Many organizations rely on numerous third-party partners, yet most do
not thoroughly assess the security of these parties. This negligence
exposes them to significant cybersecurity risks. A 2021 study found that
74% of organizations faced a security breach because they granted
excessive access to third parties. Additionally, 54% don't evaluate the
security practices of third parties before giving them access, and 63%
don't even know which third parties have access to their networks.
Agnostic Intelligence, a startup founded by an experienced cybersecurity
team, addresses this issue by offering an agnostic platform for
automating and analyzing cyber risks. The platform provides a
comprehensive view of third-party risks and is used by large organizations
in highly regulated industries. Since launching in mid-2022, it has attracted
over 20 major clients, including banks, financial institutions, and biotech
firms. The company became profitable within 9 months and continues to
grow, with 30 employees and support from private investors. The focus
now is on further expanding sales and product development.