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Discern Security

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Discern is an AI agent-powered security platform that assesses, benchmarks, and optimizes security controls across tools such as EDR, SASE, email, SIEM, IAM, and vulnerability management. It provides security posture dashboards, asset management with device- and user-level risk scores, and prioritized remediation workflows for CISOs, security analysts, and security engineers.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecuritySaaS

Founders & leadership

RPRohan Puri
Rohan PuriinCo-FounderRohan Puri holds a bachelor's degree in computer engineering and a master's degree in computer science from the University of Southern California. He brings experience in technical leadership, distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise software development across cybersecurity and SaaS platforms.
SPSanthosh Purathepparambil
Santhosh PurathepparambilinCo-Founder & Chief AI ScientistHe previously developed the SecurityAdvisor product and has led cross-functional teams spanning product, engineering, and sales in the cybersecurity space.

Investors · 7

Cyber Mentor FundNew York
First Rays Venture PartnersSan Francisco
Incubate USLos Altos
ForgePoint Capitalreported · 2 sourcesSan Mateo · $5M – $50M

Also in the syndicate · 3

First Rays VenturesGrowth Enjin PartnersVela Ventures

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$13M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2026

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In the news

VC funding news: Discern Security, Passionfroot, Crystalys Therapeutics - InfotechLeadinfotechlead.com · Aug 2026Discern Security lands $13m to close security control gapsfintech.global · Jul 2026SecurityWeek (@SecurityWeek) on Xx.com · Jul 2026The Cyber Security Hub™ (@thecybersecurityhub) on Threadsthreads.com · Jul 2026Discern Security Raises $13 Million Series A and Launches Agentic Loops to Close Security Gapsprnewswire.com · Jul 2026Discern Security Raises $13 Million in Series A Funding - SecurityWeeksecurityweek.com · Jul 2026

Frequently asked questions

What does Discern Security do?
Discern is an AI agent-powered security platform that assesses, benchmarks, and optimizes security controls across tools such as EDR, SASE, email, SIEM, IAM, and vulnerability management. It provides security posture dashboards, asset management with device- and user-level risk scores, and prioritized remediation workflows for CISOs, security analysts, and security engineers.
Who founded Discern Security?
Discern Security was founded by Rohan Puri, Santhosh Purathepparambil.
Who are Discern Security's investors?
Discern Security's investors include Cyber Mentor Fund, First Rays Venture Partners, Incubate US, ForgePoint Capital.
How much funding has Discern Security raised?
Discern Security has disclosed $13M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.