Perception Point
AI-powered Email, Web Browser, and Cloud Apps Security
Company Overview
Snapshot
Founded in July 2015, Perception Point operates with 11–50 employees. The company raised a total of $77.11M across 8 funding rounds from 7 investors. In December 2024, Perception Point was acquired by Fortinet.
Business overview
Perception Point is a prevention-as-a-service company specializing in 360º protection against content-based attacks across email, web browsers, and cloud applications. Its AI-powered, multi-layered platform detects and prevents advanced persistent threats (APTs), phishing, malware, spam, business email compromise (BEC), and account takeover (ATO) attacks. The company serves global enterprises, providing a scalable and flexible cloud-based solution that is easy to deploy and maintain within the Cyber Security sector.
Strategic signal
In December 2024, Perception Point was acquired by Fortinet, a significant development that validates the company's technology and market position in advanced email and workspace security. This acquisition signals a strategic move by Fortinet to enhance its security portfolio with Perception Point's AI-powered prevention-as-a-service platform, indicating a strong market demand for comprehensive threat protection across collaboration channels.
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- What was the most significant corporate event for Perception Point recently?
- In December 2024, Perception Point was acquired by Fortinet, a multinational cybersecurity company. This acquisition strengthens Fortinet's offerings in email and workspace security.
- Did Perception Point make any acquisitions?
- In March 2022, Perception Point acquired Hysolate, expanding its prevention-as-a-service portfolio to include web security solutions.
- Has Perception Point received any industry recognition for its technology?
- In September 2024, Perception Point was awarded the SC Media Award for Best Threat Detection Technology. Previously, in September 2022, it won a 2022 SaaS Award for Best Security Innovation in a SaaS Product.
- What strategic partnerships has Perception Point formed?
- In September 2022, Perception Point partnered with SentinelOne to offer advanced threat protection and rapid remediation across principal attack vectors.