ContraForce
YC S21McKinney, US · Founded 2021 · 15 employees · 3 known investors
ContraForce is an AI-powered security delivery platform for MSSPs, MSPs, and security operations teams that automates incident investigation, triage, and response within Microsoft Sentinel and Defender environments. It uses AI agents and "Gamebook" SOP enforcement to enable multi-tenant security operations at scale without proportional headcount growth.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSecurityAIUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaFully Remote
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S21)
ContraForce was founded in 2021 by Stanislav Golubchik.
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Stanislav GolubchikinFounder and CEOStanislav Golubchik is CEO and co-founder of ContraForce with 15 years of experience in IT and cybersecurity, including executive positions at McAfee and Armor Cloud Security, and earlier work at Intel Security following a start in network operations.
Investors · 3
Also in the syndicate · 1
GALLOS Technologieslead
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$3.3M disclosed across 1 round · 2024
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Competitors · 6
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Palo Alto Networks9 shared keywordsPalo Alto Networks provides cybersecurity platforms and services to protect organizations' digital infrastructure across cloud, network, and security operations. The company serves enterprise organizations, governments, financial institutions, utilities, and healthcare providers globally.
Crowdstrike8 shared keywordsCrowdStrike provides an AI-native cybersecurity platform that unifies endpoint, identity, cloud, SaaS, and AI protection to detect and stop breaches for enterprise organizations. It combines automated response with human-led security operations including managed detection and response, threat hunting, and security services.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does ContraForce do?
- ContraForce is an AI-powered security delivery platform for MSSPs, MSPs, and security operations teams that automates incident investigation, triage, and response within Microsoft Sentinel and Defender environments. It uses AI agents and "Gamebook" SOP enforcement to enable multi-tenant security operations at scale without proportional headcount growth.
- Who founded ContraForce?
- ContraForce was founded by Stanislav Golubchik in 2021.
- Who are ContraForce's investors?
- ContraForce's investors include DataTribe, Y Combinator.
- How much funding has ContraForce raised?
- ContraForce has disclosed $3.3M raised across 1 round.
- Where is ContraForce headquartered?
- ContraForce is headquartered in McKinney, US.