Adaptive Security envisions a future where organizations are empowered to anticipate and neutralize AI-driven cyber threats before they manifest, transforming the cybersecurity landscape. We build the next generation of defense mechanisms that adapt dynamically to the evolving tactics of digital adversaries.
At the core of our mission is the fusion of advanced AI technologies with human-centered design, enabling enterprises to fortify their defenses through proactive training and simulation. We harness AI to create immersive learning experiences and realistic attack simulations, equipping teams worldwide to recognize and respond to the most sophisticated social engineering threats.
Our purpose is to pioneer a resilient security ecosystem that safeguards critical infrastructure and data in a world increasingly influenced by AI. Through innovation and strategic partnerships, we are shaping a safer digital future where technology serves as a shield against emerging cyber risks.
Our Review
We've been tracking Adaptive Security since their quiet launch in 2023, and frankly, we're impressed by how quickly they've carved out a niche in what's becoming cybersecurity's hottest battlefield. While everyone else was still figuring out basic phishing protection, these folks jumped straight into the deep end: defending against AI-powered social engineering attacks.
The timing couldn't be better. With deepfakes getting scary-good and AI making sophisticated attacks accessible to script kiddies, most companies are sitting ducks.
What Caught Our Attention
Two things made us take notice. First, the founder pedigree is solid—Brian Long and Andrew Jones previously scaled Attentive to enterprise success, so they know how to build products that Fortune 500 companies actually want to buy. Second, their approach is refreshingly practical.
Instead of another "AI will solve everything" pitch, they're focused on the human element. Their platform can literally turn your compliance documents into interactive training modules, which sounds boring but is actually genius for multinational companies drowning in regulatory requirements.
The OpenAI Factor
Here's where things get interesting: OpenAI just made their first-ever cybersecurity investment, dropping serious money into Adaptive Security's $43 million Series A. That's not just validation—it's a signal that even the AI pioneers are worried about AI being weaponized.
When the company building the most advanced AI models invests in AI defense, you pay attention. It suggests Adaptive Security isn't just riding the hype wave; they're solving a problem that keeps OpenAI's leadership up at night.
Who Should Care
If you're running security for a large enterprise, especially in finance, healthcare, or tech, this feels like a must-evaluate solution. Their deepfake simulations and multi-channel phishing tests aren't just cool demos—they're preparing your team for attacks that are already happening.
We're particularly interested in how they'll scale their custom training generation. The idea of automatically creating region-specific compliance training could be a game-changer for global companies struggling with security awareness across different regulatory environments.
Features
AI-powered security awareness training
Custom interactive training modules from compliance documents
Realistic AI attack simulations including deepfake and multi-channel phishing tests
Preparation for AI-powered phishing, deepfakes, SMS attacks, and voice phishing
Next-generation security awareness and AI attack simulations
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FAQs
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Adaptive Security is the security layer for the AI era, protecting organizations and their employees from modern cyberattacks. AI has changed how every company works, and it's changed how every company gets attacked. Employees use AI tools IT doesn't know about. Attackers craft deepfakes, vishing calls, and spear phishing emails that get past filters. Adaptive addresses all of it in one unified platform: managing AI tool usage before it becomes a liability, training employees on the threats they'll actually face, simulating AI-powered attacks in a safe environment, and protecting the inbox and browser so threats never reach their intended targets. Because it's one platform, Adaptive develops a complete risk picture and uses it automatically, applying targeted training, attack simulations, real-time interventions, and policy controls to lower risk over time. More than 1,000 organizations run Adaptive to manage their human security program, and the company has raised $150M+ from investors including NVIDIA, Andreessen Horowitz, Bain Capital Ventures, and Citi Ventures.
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