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RapidFort

Security · Sunnyvale, United States · Founded 2020

RapidFort is a cybersecurity company providing a software attack surface management platform designed to secure the cloud-native ecosystem. Founded in 2020, the company addresses the vulnerability crisis in the software supply chain by automating the identification and removal of unused code and packages from software containers. Its mission is to enable organizations to deploy more secure, efficient, and high-performing applications by minimizing the exploitable surface area of their production environments. The company primarily serves enterprise clients in sectors such as technology, financial services, and aviation, where security compliance and risk management are critical. RapidFort operates on a software-as-a-service (SaaS) business model, offering tiered subscription access to its platform. By integrating directly into development workflows, the company generates revenue through recurring license fees from organizations looking to reduce their security overhead and streamline vulnerability remediation processes. The platform utilizes advanced runtime analysis to distinguish between active and dormant code, allowing developers to harden their containers by stripping away unnecessary components that typically account for the majority of security alerts. Key features include automated vulnerability remediation, real-time security posture monitoring, and seamless integration with existing CI/CD pipelines. These capabilities provide a competitive advantage by significantly reducing the time required for security patching while improving the overall performance and cost-efficiency of cloud infrastructure. Keywords: cloud security, container security, vulnerability management, attack surface management, DevSecOps, software supply chain, SaaS, cybersecurity, automated remediation, runtime analysis