Darktrace Company Research Report
Company Overview
- Name: Darktrace
- Mission: To deliver complete AI-powered solutions to free the world of cyber disruptions.
- Founded: 2013
- Founders: A team of mathematicians and cyber defense experts.
- Key People:
- Jill Popelka, Chief Executive Officer
- Cathy Graham, Chief Financial Officer
- Jack Stockdale OBE, Chief Technology Officer
- Nicole Eagan, Chief Strategy Officer, AI Officer
- Carolyn Esser, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
- Headquarters: Cambridge, UK
- Number of Employees: 2,400+
- Revenue: No information is available.
- Known For: Pioneering proactive AI-native cybersecurity approaches. Renowned for its self-learning AI platform combating known and novel cyber threats.
Products
Darktrace provides several products as part of its AI-driven cybersecurity solution:
1. Darktrace ActiveAI Security Platform
- Description: A comprehensive cybersecurity platform offering real-time detection, autonomous response, and end-to-end protection.
- Key Features:
- Correlates threats across the organization
- Increased visibility over attack paths
- Automated threat investigation and response
- Cloud-native, securing hybrid and multi-cloud environments
2. Network
- Description: Extends beyond Network Detection and Response (NDR) to offer proactive security.
- Key Features:
- Real-time detection
- Autonomous response to threats
3. Email
- Description: Cloud-native AI email security solution.
- Key Features:
- Protects against phishing and email threats
- Cloud-native integration
4. Cloud
- Description: Secures cloud environments in real-time.
- Key Features:
- Real-time threat detection
- AI-driven response mechanisms
5. OT (Operational Technology)
- Description: Protects IT/OT converged environments.
- Key Features:
- Comprehensive OT security
- AI-based threat detection
6. Endpoint
- Description: Provides protection across all devices.
- Key Features:
- AI-driven security across endpoints
- Autonomous threat response
7. Identity
- Description: Outsmarts identity threats.
- Key Features:
- Secures user identities
- Integrated with business operations
8. Platform Add-ons
- Proactive Exposure Management
- Attack Surface Management
- Incident Readiness & Recovery
Recent Developments
- New Partnerships: Darktrace announced a partnership with Bechtle to expand its ActiveAI Security Platform offerings and develop joint customer solutions (Sep 10, 2024).
- Leadership Changes:
- Jill Popelka appointed as CEO, succeeding Poppy Gustafsson (Sep 6, 2024).
- New Products and Features:
- Launched real-time detection and response for multi-cloud environments, including Azure, powered by AI (Oct 3, 2024).
- Acquisitions: Darktrace announced the completion of its acquisition by Thoma Bravo (Oct 1, 2024).
- Awards: Microsoft UK Partner of the Year 2024.
Overall, Darktrace remains focused on expanding its cybersecurity capabilities through AI innovation, strategic partnerships, and ensuring comprehensive protection across its products and services offerings.
