empow
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Israeli security analytics startup behind an AI-driven, intent-based SIEM, acquired by Cybereason in July 2021.
Also known as empow · Empow Cyber Security Ltd.
Investors · 4
Company profile
researched Aug 2026empow (Empow Cyber Security Ltd.) was an Israeli security analytics company that developed an AI-powered security information and event management (SIEM) platform. The product used artificial intelligence and machine learning analytics to classify threats and alerts according to attacker intent, identify the most actionable alerts, and then orchestrate responses using an organization's existing security infrastructure rather than requiring new enforcement tooling. Its software tailored individual responses to specific threats and included an adaptive decision-making engine that formulated preventative defense measures in real time.
The company's patented prediction technology applied a machine-learning algorithm to anticipate attacker intent and likely next steps by correlating inputs across endpoint, network, identity and application telemetry. empow also shipped a library of out-of-the-box data integrations, spanning more than 70 IT and security vendors including firewall providers, email and web gateways, cloud infrastructure providers and threat intelligence vendors.
In July 2021 Cybereason acquired empow, citing the predictive response technology, the integration library and empow's engineering and product talent as additions to the Cybereason XDR offering.
Founding story
empow was founded in 2014 by Avi Chesla, who served as the company's founder and CEO. Chesla moved to the CTO role in April 2018 when Peter George, a former Fidelis Cybersecurity and Crossbeam Systems executive, was appointed CEO; by the time of the 2021 acquisition Chesla was again described as founder and CEO.
Business model
Enterprise cybersecurity software vendor selling a SIEM/security analytics and orchestration platform to organizations, layered on top of their existing security infrastructure.
Traction
Reported total funding of $21 million across three rounds and roughly 25 employees as of April 2018 (LinkedIn data cited by CTech). The platform shipped with more than 70 integrations with leading IT and security vendors.
Latest developments
Cybereason announced the acquisition of empow on 20 July 2021; empow's predictive response technology, integrations and personnel were incorporated into Cybereason XDR. The acquiring company, Cybereason, has since itself been acquired by LevelBlue according to a notice on its website.
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Market position
empow positioned itself in the next-generation SIEM and security analytics segment; Cybereason characterized its predictive response capabilities as complementary to its own operation-centric EDR/EPP and XDR approach.
Intent-based classification of alerts using AI/ML, patented prediction technology that anticipates an attacker's next steps, and the ability to respond by orchestrating a customer's existing security tools rather than replacing them.
Technology
AI and machine learning analytics that classify security alerts and threats by attacker intent and prioritize the most actionable ones; a patented machine-learning prediction algorithm that correlates endpoint, network, identity and application telemetry to anticipate attacker intent and next steps; and an adaptive decision-making engine that formulates preventative defense measures in real time. The platform included more than 70 out-of-the-box integrations with third-party IT and security products such as firewalls, email and web gateways, cloud infrastructure and threat intelligence services.
Go-to-market
Direct enterprise sales, with research and development in Israel and a North American marketing and sales office in Boston (Cambridge, Massachusetts); proceeds from the 2018 Series B were earmarked for R&D and for expanding the Boston sales, marketing and finance teams.
Medium and large enterprises and service providers, primarily in North America and Europe.
Geography
Headquartered in Israel with offices in Tel Aviv and Ramat Gan, and a North American office in Cambridge/Boston, Massachusetts; customers in North America and Europe.
History
Founded in 2014 in Israel, empow built a next-generation SIEM and security orchestration platform. It announced a $9 million funding round in 2017 and a $10 million Series B in April 2018, at which time Peter George was named CEO and founder Avi Chesla became CTO. Reported total funding was $21 million across three rounds. On 20 July 2021 Cybereason announced the acquisition of empow, integrating its prediction technology and vendor integrations into Cybereason XDR.
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Key figures
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Timeline · 3
launches, deals, and filingsCybereason announced the acquisition of empow, a Tel Aviv-based security analytics company, adding predictive response technology, a library of out-of-the-box data integrations with more than 70 IT and security vendors, and engineering and product talent to Cybereason XDR. Financial terms were not disclosed in the sources.
empow raised a $10 million Series B round with new investor Ascent Venture Partners participating alongside existing investors; funds were earmarked for R&D and for expanding global sales, marketing and finance operations in Boston.
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empow appointed former Fidelis Cybersecurity and Crossbeam Systems executive Peter George as CEO, replacing co-founder Avi Chesla, who moved to the CTO role.
Dated company events from announcements, filings, and press; legal rows summarize public dockets and regulator releases.
In the news
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primary sources listed
- Cybereason Acquires empow to Enhance XDR Offeringscybereason.com · web
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Frequently asked questions
- What does empow do?
- Israeli security analytics startup behind an AI-driven, intent-based SIEM, acquired by Cybereason in July 2021.
- Who are empow's investors?
- empow's investors include Ascent Venture Partners, CRV (Charles River Ventures), Lockheed Martin Ventures, Spark Capital.