CyberFend
CyberFend, a former Y-Combinator W15 batch company based in Santa Clara, CA, specialized in security solutions for web and mobile applications before its acquisition by Akamai Technologies in December 2016.
Services
CyberFend provides a security solution designed to protect web and mobile applications from advanced attacks and fraudulent activities. The solution detects account takeover, payment fraud, and the use of stolen credentials. By utilizing human cognitive science alongside advanced machine learning techniques, CyberFend offers robust detection capabilities with very low false positives and false negatives. The product is cloud-based and specifically tailored to address challenges on both web and mobile platforms, including iOS and SDK environments.
History
CyberFend was part of the Y Combinator Winter 2015 batch and operates from Santa Clara, California. In December 2016, CyberFend was acquired by Akamai Technologies. The company is backed by investors like Y Combinator, SV Angel, and A Capital.
Founders
CyberFend was founded by a team that grew to a size of two members. The founders capitalized on their expertise in applying human cognitive science and machine learning to create a robust security solution for B2B clients.
Products
The primary product offered by CyberFend is a security solution that protects nearly a billion login and payment transactions monthly for large e-commerce, web, and payment customers. The product features heavy machine learning and is cloud-based, providing sophisticated detection of account take-over, payment fraud, and the use of stolen credentials.
Industry
CyberFend operates within the B2B security industry, specifically focusing on providing advanced security solutions to protect web and mobile applications. Their technology caters to large-scale customers across the United States and Canada, leveraging machine learning and cognitive science to combat fraudulent activities and sophisticated attacks.