Corelight transforms network and cloud activity into actionable evidence, enabling security teams to proactively hunt for threats, accelerate incident response, and gain comprehensive network visibility. Their global clientele includes Fortune 500 companies, major government agencies, and large research universities. Forge+2
Founded in 2013 by Dr. Gregory Bell, Robin Sommer, Seth Hall, and Vern Paxson, Corelight was established to commercialize Zeek (formerly Bro), a widely-used open-source network security monitoring framework developed by Paxson. The company has experienced significant growth, marked by a 200% year-over-year increase in new annual recurring revenue in a recent quarter
Corelight has completed multiple funding rounds:
Series A (2017): $9.2 million led by Accel Partners.
Series C (2019): $50 million from Insight Partners and Accel.
Series D (2021): $75 million led by Energy Impact Partners, with participation from Gaingels and others.
Corelight Open NDR Platform integrates several open-source technologies to provide comprehensive network security solutions:
Zeek Integration: Offers detailed network visibility and monitoring capabilities.
Suricata Integration: Provides intrusion detection and prevention functionalities.
YARA Integration: Enables static file analysis for identifying and classifying malware.
In October 2021, Corelight acquired PatternEx, a company specializing in artificial intelligence for cybersecurity. This acquisition aimed to enhance Corelight's machine learning capabilities, enabling the development of AI-driven detections and analytics to improve threat detection and response.
Corelight continually enhances its platform by integrating advanced features such as machine learning for anomaly detection, cloud enrichment for platforms like AWS, GCP, and Azure, and AI-powered workflow automation to streamline security operations.
Corelight emphasizes a culture of innovation, collaboration, and diversity. The leadership team comprises experienced professionals dedicated to advancing cybersecurity. The company actively seeks diverse talent across various levels and locations, fostering an inclusive work environment. Forge+2
Corelight serves a diverse user base, including large enterprises, government agencies, and academic institutions across more than fifteen countries. The company maintains strong ties with the open-source community, particularly through its stewardship of Zeek, contributing to ongoing developments and fostering collaboration within the cybersecurity community.
Open NDR
By Corelight, Inc
