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'''Security Compass''' is a [ | '''Security Compass''' is a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada Canada]-based [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cybersecurity Cybersecurity] company and a known [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Threat_model threat modeling] provider.<ref>Jim Masters,[https://www.msspalert.com/news/mssp-market-news-varonis-sentinelone-wiz-security-compass "MSSP Market News: Varonis, SentinelOne, Wiz, Security Compass"]</ref> | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
Security Compass was founded in 2004 by security professionals.<ref name="FP"> | Security Compass was founded in 2004 by security professionals.<ref name="FP">[https://financialpost.com/pmn/business-wire-news-releases-pmn/security-compass-announces-acquisition-of-kontra-from-thrivedx-expanding-its-application-security-training-offerings "Security Compass Announces Acquisition of Kontra from ThriveDX, Expanding its Application Security Training Offerings"]</ref> The company is headquartered in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto Toronto], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ontario Ontario], Canada with offices in the US.<ref name="FP"/> | ||
In 2020, Security Compass had a [ | In 2020, Security Compass had a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Private_equity private equity] funding round which led to further expansion of its services.<ref>[https://tracxn.com/d/companies/security-compass/__HP04mwjlS-mK6_uQrtSnByWH-r7PDQpbgemlLUvR-Ss/funding-and-investors "Security Compass funding & investors"]</ref> | ||
In 2021, Security Compass established partnership with [ | In 2021, Security Compass established partnership with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Society_of_Automation International Society of Automation] to further the adoption of security standards for Industrial Automation and Control Systems.<ref>[https://financialpost.com/pmn/press-releases-pmn/business-wire-news-releases-pmn/security-compass-partners-with-international-society-of-automation-to-further-the-adoption-of-security-standards-for-industrial-automation-and-control-systems "Security Compass Partners with International Society of Automation to Further the Adoption of Security Standards for Industrial Automation and Control Systems"]</ref> In February 2024, Security Compass acquired ''Kontra'', an application security training platform built for modern development teams.<ref>[https://mergerarbitragelimited.com/security-compass-announces-acquisition-of-kontra-from-thrivedx-expanding-its-application-security-training-offerings/ "Security Compass Announces Acquisition of Kontra from ThriveDX, Expanding its Application Security Training Offerings"]</ref> | ||
In March 2024, Security Compass established integration partnership with [ | In March 2024, Security Compass established integration partnership with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Checkmarx Checkmarx], a cloud-native application security company with the view of enhancing service delivery.<ref>[https://www.sourcesecurity.com/news/checkmarx-security-compass-announce-partnership-integrate-co-14655-ga-co-1697693756-ga.1709786444.html "Checkmarx and Security Compass announce partnership to integrate Checkmarx One with SD elements"]</ref> | ||
== Business model == | == Business model == | ||
Security Compass provides cybersecurity solutions such as advisory services, training, and SD Elements to financial and technology organizations, government agencies, the [ | Security Compass provides cybersecurity solutions such as advisory services, training, and SD Elements to financial and technology organizations, government agencies, the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Department_of_Defense U.S. Department of Defense] and other global brands across multiple industries.<ref>Irieh Joseph,[https://www.pehub.com/ftv-capital-backed-security-compass-buys-kontra-from-thrivedx "FTV Capital-backed Security Compass Buys Kontra from-thrivedx"]</ref><ref>[https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2023/11/21/2783919/0/en/Security-Compass-Names-Climb-Channel-Solutions-Choice-Distributor.html "Security Compass Names Climb Channel Solutions Choice Distributor"]</ref> | ||
== Awards == | == Awards == | ||
* 2021 - Winner, Global Infosec Award - ''Cyber Defense Magazine''<ref> | * 2021 - Winner, Global Infosec Award - ''Cyber Defense Magazine''<ref>[https://cyberdefenseawards.com/global-infosec-awards-for-2023-winners-by-category/ "Infosec Awards For 2023 Winners By Category"]</ref> | ||
* 2021, 2022 - Winner, Cyber Security Excellence Award<ref> | * 2021, 2022 - Winner, Cyber Security Excellence Award<ref>[https://www.securitycompass.com/in-the-news/security-compass-receives-multiple-industry-awards-for-excellence-in-supporting-organizations-with-secure-software-development/ "Security Compass Receives Multiple Industry Awards for Excellence in Supporting Organizations With Secure Software Development"]</ref> | ||
* 2022 - Globee Awards Grand Winner - Cyber Security Global Excellence Awards<ref> | * 2022 - Globee Awards Grand Winner - Cyber Security Global Excellence Awards<ref>[https://globeeawards.com/2023-winners-cybersecurity/ "2023 Winners, Cybersecurity Awards, 19th Annual 2023 Globee® Awards for Cybersecurity Winners"</ref> | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [ | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Threat_model Threat model] | ||
== References == | == References == | ||