Frenetik, a Maryland startup, introduces a new approach to cybersecurity that focuses on deception rather than traditional data-heavy methods. Their patented technology rotates real resources and identities, keeping attackers in the dark and forcing them to rely on outdated information. This strategy aims to disrupt adversaries’ tactics without needing extensive computational resources.

Vanta, a compliance management software startup, has raised $150 million in a funding round that values the company at approximately $4 billion, up from $2.45 billion last year. The funding includes contributions from CrowdStrike Ventures and reflects increased corporate investment in cybersecurity tools, as Vanta continues to grow its customer base, which now exceeds 12,000.

SafeHill, a Chicago-based cybersecurity firm formerly known as Tacticly, has raised $2.6 million in pre-seed funding led by Mucker Capital and Chingona Ventures. Co-founded by Hector Monsegur, a former black hat hacker, the company offers a continuous threat exposure management platform that combines AI-driven penetration testing with human validation.