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Corelight

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Corelight Inc. Market Research Report



Company Overview



Name


Corelight, Inc.

Mission of the Company


To put evidence at the heart of security by providing network-centric evidence that transforms security operations.

Company Founding and Founders


  • Founded: Incorporated in 2016.

  • Founders:

  • Dr. Vern Paxson

  • Dr. Robin Sommer

  • Seth Hall


Key People


  • Richard Bejtlich: Strategist & Author in Residence

  • Gregory Bell: Co-founder & Chief Strategy Officer

  • Michele “MB” Bettencourt: Executive Chairwoman

  • Bernard Brantley: Chief Information Security Officer

  • Brian Dye: Chief Executive Officer

  • Loree Farrar: Senior Vice President, People

  • Seth Hall: Co-founder & Chief Evangelist

  • Russ Keefe: Chief Financial Officer

  • Paul “PK” Kleinschnitz: Chief Revenue Officer

  • Kelley Misata: Senior Director of Open Source

  • Julie Parrish: Chief Marketing Officer

  • Vern Paxson: Co-founder & Chief Scientist

  • Vijit Nair: Vice President, Product

  • Jean Schaffer: Federal Chief Technology Officer

  • Steve Smoot: Chief Customer Officer

  • Robin Sommer: Co-founder

  • Rajiv Taneja: Chief Development Officer


Headquarters


548 Market St, PMB 77799, San Francisco, CA 94104-5401

Number of Employees


No information is available.

Revenue of the Company


No information is available.

What is the Company Known for


Corelight is known for its Open Network Detection and Response (NDR) platform that leverages network evidence to improve security visibility, investigations, and response.

Products



Overview


Corelight offers a range of products focused on network detection and response, leveraging technologies like Zeek and Suricata.

High-Level Product Description & Key Features



1. Investigator


  • Description: A SaaS-based network detection and response solution.

  • Key Features:

  • Evidence-first threat investigation.

  • Integrated machine learning and behavioral analytics.

  • Simplified SOC workflows.


2. Zeek®


  • Description: The gold standard in open-source network traffic monitoring.

  • Key Features:

  • Detailed network activity logs.

  • Proactive data-first defense.


3. IDS


  • Description: Intrusion Detection System integrated with Zeek.

  • Key Features:

  • High-performance signature-based alerts.

  • Integrated network context.


4. Smart PCAP


  • Description: A scalable packet capture solution.

  • Key Features:

  • Captures critical packets for longer retention.

  • One-click retrieval via SIEM.


5. Appliance Sensors (AP Series)


  • Description: Hardware sensors with enterprise-grade performance.

  • Key Features:

  • Various throughputs (2 Gbps to 100+ Gbps).

  • Support for copper and optical modules.


6. Cloud Sensors


  • Description: Cloud security solutions for AWS, GCP, and Azure.

  • Key Features:

  • Cloud-native detections.

  • Comprehensive logs and insights.


7. Software Sensor


  • Description: Deployable on any Linux platform.

  • Key Features:

  • Network visibility in hard-to-reach environments.

  • High-fidelity data generation.


8. Virtual Sensors


  • Description: Network traffic monitoring in virtual environments (Hyper-V, VMware).

  • Key Features:

  • Rich telemetry generation.

  • Up to 8 Gbps throughput.


9. Fleet Manager


  • Description: Centralized sensor management platform.

  • Key Features:

  • Manage, configure, and update multiple sensors.

  • Role-based access control.


Recent Developments



New Products Launched


  • Cloud Enrichment for AWS, GCP, and Azure: Announced enhancements designed to accelerate incident response and unlock threat hunting capabilities by integrating cloud insights.

  • Corelight Investigator Updates: Enhanced with multiple new features including consolidated tools and datasets, faster triage, and response.


Partnerships


  • CrowdStrike: Multiple integrations including data enrichment and risk-based alert triage.

  • Google Cloud: Deep integration with Google Security Operations for improved threat detection and response.

  • Microsoft: Selected for Microsoft Security Copilot Partner Private Preview, offering enhanced security operations.


Other Developments


  • Recognition: Corelight recognized for its contributions to SaaS and Cloud Identity Applications Security by Gartner.

  • Funding: Secured $150 million in Series E funding led by Accel, with participation from Cisco Investments and CrowdStrike.

  • Growth: Achieved 300% year-over-year growth in AI and SaaS-driven NDR revenue.


Conclusion


Corelight continues to evolve as a key player in the cybersecurity landscape, backed by innovative products and strategic partnerships. The company's commitment to evidence-based security provides unparalleled network visibility and advanced threat detection capabilities, ensuring robust defense mechanisms against ever-changing cyber threats.