Cynet
Cynet provides a unified, AI-powered cybersecurity platform consolidating endpoint, network, identity, email, SaaS/cloud, mobile, SOAR and 24x7 MDR into one agent and console. It sells primarily through MSPs and VARs via the Ignite Partner Program to Small-to-Medium Enterprises.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2015
- HeadquartersBoston, United States
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What Cynet does
Cynet, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, provides a unified, AI-powered cybersecurity platform marketed as Cynet 360 / Cynet 360 AutoXDR. The platform consolidates endpoint (NGAV/EDR/XDR), network (NDR), identity (ITDR), email, SaaS and cloud (SSPM/CSPM), mobile, SOAR automation, deception technology and SIEM/log management into a single agent, single console deployment, backed by 24x7 CyOps MDR analysts and the proprietary CyAI engine, which is reported to autonomously remediate 90% of threats in under one second at a 97% detection rate and <0.9% false positives.
Commercially, Cynet operates as a channel-first company, distributing primarily through Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Value-Added Resellers via the tiered Ignite Partner Program (Silver/Gold/Platinum) and complementing that with direct sales for larger customers. Pricing is a transparent per-endpoint, per-month subscription across three packaging tiers (Protect, Elite, All-in-One), with optional add-on modules and bundled 24x7 MDR services. The company targets resource-constrained security teams at Small-to-Medium Enterprises and the MSPs that serve them, with vertical emphasis on healthcare, education, government/DoD contractors, banking and finance, and increasingly manufacturing and retail; geographic emphasis spans North America, EMEA and MEA.
Cynet's investor base includes Norwest, Ibex Investors, BlueRed Partners, Greenfield Partners, Deutsche Telemark and Vintage Investment Partners, with roughly $78M disclosed through a 2021 Series C. Headcount falls in the 251-500 band, and leadership was substantially refreshed in 2025 under incoming CEO Jason Magee (former ConnectWise CEO), including a new CMO (ex-Arctic Wolf), SVP of Sales, VP EMEA & MEA (ex-Sophos MSP lead), and VP of Threat Intelligence Strategy.
Cynet firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Cynet
- Legal name
- Cynet
- Website
- https://cynet.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2015
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- Cynet provides a unified, AI-powered cybersecurity platform consolidating endpoint, network, identity, email, SaaS/cloud, mobile, SOAR and 24x7 MDR into one agent and console. It sells primarily through MSPs and VARs via the Ignite Partner Program to Small-to-Medium Enterprises.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Cynet industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Extended Detection and Response (XDR) / Unified Cybersecurity Platform
- NAICS
- Software Publishers (5132), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)
- SIC
- Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Endpoint Security Managed Services (EDR/XDR) (BPAEADAH)
Keywords
Where Cynet is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Boston
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
Cynet business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Operations
Revenue model
- Subscription Licensing (Per-Endpoint): Cynet generates recurring subscription revenue through per-endpoint, per-month pricing. Customers pay for the number of endpoints protected with flexible subscriptions. Packages include Protect (essential), Elite (with MDR), and All-in-One (comprehensive). No hidden fees or integration costs.
- Add-on Module Licensing: Additional revenue from optional add-on modules including Malicious Domain Protection, Web Content Filtering, Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR), Mobile Threat Detection (MTD), Customized Playbooks/SOAR, API integrations, Centralized Log Management, and Forensic Data Retention.
- MDR Professional Services: Revenue from 24x7 MDR services (CyOps) bundled in Elite and All-in-One packages, with optional ProActive CyOps add-on for pre-approved containment actions and optional CyOps Platinum Care premium support.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Monthly | Essential endpoint protection for basic security needs |
| Subscription | Monthly | Endpoint protection with MDR for compliance-driven environments |
| Subscription | Monthly | Fully-managed comprehensive protection across all environments |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels10 records
Cynet product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Cynet sells a unified, AI-powered cybersecurity platform (Cynet 360 / Cynet 360 AutoXDR) that consolidates endpoint, network, identity, email, SaaS, cloud, and mobile security, plus SOAR automation and deception, into a single natively-integrated platform delivered through one agent and one console. The platform is backed by a 24x7 managed detection and response (CyOps) team and offered to Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) on per-endpoint subscription pricing across Protect, Elite, and All-in-One tiers.
Product overview
Cynet offers a unified, AI-powered cybersecurity platform called Cynet 360 / Cynet 360 AutoXDR that consolidates multiple security functions into a single solution. The core platform is powered by CyAI, an intelligent SOC agent that autonomously detects and remediates threats, backed by CyOps, a 24x7 MDR team. The platform includes modular components for Endpoint Security (NGAV/EDR/XDR), Identity Security/ITDR, Email Security, Network Security/NDR, SaaS & Cloud Security (SSPM/CSPM), Mobile Threat Protection, SOAR automation, Deception Technology, and SIEM/Log Management. Cynet packages its offerings in three tiers: Protect (essential endpoint protection), Elite (adds MDR and ITDR), and All-in-One (fully-managed comprehensive protection). The platform is designed for MSPs and SMEs with limited security teams.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Cynet 360: The unified AI-powered cybersecurity platform product
- CyAI
- CyOps
- Cynet Ignite Partner Program
Products and services
- Cynet 360 / Cynet 360 AutoXDR A unified, AI-powered cybersecurity platform that consolidates endpoint (NGAV/EDR/XDR), network (NDR), identity (ITDR), email, SaaS/cloud (SSPM/CSPM), mobile, SOAR automation, and deception technology into a single solution with one agent and one console. Built for Managed Service Providers and small-to-medium enterprises that need enterprise-grade protection without a large SOC.
- CyOps 24x7 Managed Detection and Response 24x7 managed detection and response service delivered by a global team of MDR security experts who monitor, analyze, and respond to threats in real time. Acts as an extension of customer teams with proactive threat hunting, guided remediation, and optional ProActive CyOps for pre-approved containment actions.
- CyAI The AI-powered SOC agent and machine learning engine at the heart of the Cynet platform. Continuously learns from millions of real-world threats to predict, detect, and stop attacks, autonomously remediating 90% of threats in under one second with a 97% detection rate and under 0.9% false positives.
- Cynet Identity Security / ITDR Identity Threat Detection and Response with user behavior analytics across Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, and Okta. Detects credential abuse, privilege escalation, lateral movement, MFA bypass, and uses honey-tokens and planted SPNs.
- Cynet Email Security Inline mail filtering with URL rewriting, attachment detonation, and business email compromise (BEC) defense. Integrates with Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace for comprehensive phishing and malicious attachment protection.
- Cynet Network Detection and Response (NDR) Network detection and response capability for detecting stealthy threats and anomalous behaviors across networks. Monitors for network scanning, DNS attacks, tunnel exfiltration, and malicious connections.
- Cynet SaaS & Cloud Security Posture Management (SSPM/CSPM) Security posture management for SaaS and cloud environments that identifies misconfigurations and risks. Monitors OAuth apps, shadow IT, and configuration drift against CIS benchmarks across cloud and SaaS platforms.
- Cynet Mobile Threat Protection (MTP) Protection for Android, iOS, and ChromeOS devices against known and zero-day threats. Includes device, network, and phishing protection with on-device remediation and MDM/EMM integration.
- Cynet SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation and Response) Security orchestration, automation, and response capabilities with pre-built and customizable playbooks and automated workflows. Enables automated containment, remediation, and coordinated response across endpoint, identity, email, SaaS, cloud, and network domains.
- Cynet Endpoint Security (NGAV/EDR/XDR) Next-Generation Antivirus, Endpoint Detection and Response, and Extended Detection and Response on every endpoint supporting Windows, macOS, and Linux. Includes pre-execution prevention, ransomware protection, application inventory, and full environment visibility.
Quantifiable outcome
- 90% of threats remediated automatically in under 1 second
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use Cynet
Customer profileNamed customers11 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Cynet technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration8 records
AI capability9 records
Feature8 records
Cynet partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- Duxbury Networking / Duxbury CybersecurityminorDuxbury Networking strengthened its Duxbury Cybersecurity business unit by adding Cynet as a vendor partner, expanding its portfolio for South African resellers and MSPs. The partnership addresses fragmented cybersecurity buying and complex customer risk environments with unified cloud-managed security platforms and 24/7 MDR capabilities.
- SotacoreSota and Cynet announced a partnership to deliver enterprise-grade managed detection and response (MDR) services to UK SMEs. The partnership addresses a market gap where SMEs have historically been forced to choose between enterprise-level costs or accepting enterprise-level security risk. UK government data shows half of all UK SMEs suffered a cyber-breach in the past 12 months.
- AlasconnectcoreAlasconnect, an Alaska-based managed IT and cybersecurity firm and subsidiary of MTA, partnered with Cynet to offer cost-effective breach protection for small and medium-sized businesses using Cynet's All-in-One Cybersecurity Platform with 24/7 security support. Alasconnect provides clients with real-time threat detection, automated response, and expert support without requiring large IT teams.
- Sunstate Technology GroupcoreSunstate Technology Group partnered with Cynet to offer all-in-one cybersecurity solutions. Cynet's platform offers 24/7 threat monitoring, automation that reduces manual processes by up to 90%, and achieved 100% visibility in MITRE ATT&CK evaluations. The partnership aims to provide enhanced breach protection for Sunstate's business clients.
- Eagle'scoreEagle's has been a Cynet partner for four years, citing the efficacy of Cynet's All-In-One platform, exceptional support, and overall value. Recent program changes including Growth Ignition Dollars and dedicated partner marketing manager have helped reach more prospects and achieve more wins together.
- 80+ Integration PartnersCynet offers 80+ pre-built integrations across 50+ data sources including RMM, PSA, SIEM, Identity, Cloud, and SOAR tools, connecting with tools IT and Security teams already use.
Scale indicators14 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Cynet competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- CrowdStrike: CrowdStrike's Falcon platform is the leading endpoint/XDR suite for mid-market and enterprise buyers, directly competing with Cynet 360's consolidated EDR/XDR approach, AI-driven detection, and channel-first GTM.
- Huntress: Huntress is a cybersecurity vendor built explicitly for the MSP channel, offering managed EDR, identity threat detection, and SIEM-style monitoring — a near-1:1 competitor for the same MSP-driven go-to-market.
- SentinelOne: SentinelOne's Singularity platform provides AI-driven endpoint protection and XDR with autonomous response capabilities — a head-to-head competitor to Cynet's CyAI-powered EDR/XDR stack on similar MSP/SME targets.
- Sophos: Sophos is a channel-first endpoint and MDR vendor targeting SMBs and MSPs, with managed detection, EDR, and integrated threat response — the closest peer in GTM (and Cynet's new EMEA VP Scott Tyson previously led Sophos' MSP business).
- Arctic Wolf: Arctic Wolf is a pure-play MDR vendor targeting the same SME / mid-market buyer with 24x7 managed detection and response plus a security operations platform — overlapping almost directly with Cynet's CyOps + Cynet 360 offering.
- ESET: ESET is a long-established endpoint and MDR vendor with strong SMB and channel penetration — directly comparable on small/mid-market endpoint protection positioning and partner-led GTM.
Emerging players
- Blackpoint Cyber: Blackpoint Cyber is an emerging, MSP-first managed detection and response vendor with overlap on threat-hunting and incident response for SMB customers — a focused challenger inside Cynet's core channel.
Broad incumbents
- Palo Alto Networks (Cortex XDR): Palo Alto Networks' Cortex XDR competes in the same consolidated detection/response category as Cynet, though it operates as part of a much larger, vertically integrated enterprise security portfolio.
- Trend Micro: Trend Micro is an established endpoint and XDR vendor with channel and MSP offerings, serving overlapping SME and enterprise customers and competing on integrated threat response.
- Microsoft (Defender XDR): Microsoft Defender XDR bundles endpoint, identity, email, and SaaS security into a broader Microsoft 365 security portfolio at enterprise scale — a broad incumbent whose bundling and pricing pressure the consolidation thesis across the SME/mid-market.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Cynet social profiles
Digital presenceCynet compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance14 records
Cynet financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Cynet leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles12 records
Cynet funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds4 records
Investors8 records
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Cynet M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Cynet
What does Cynet do?
Cynet sells a unified, AI-powered cybersecurity platform (Cynet 360 / Cynet 360 AutoXDR) that consolidates endpoint, network, identity, email, SaaS, cloud, and mobile security, plus SOAR automation and deception, into a single natively-integrated platform delivered through one agent and one console. The platform is backed by a 24x7 managed detection and response (CyOps) team and offered to Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) on per-endpoint subscription pricing across Protect, Elite, and All-in-One tiers.
Is Cynet a public or private company?
Cynet is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was Cynet founded?
Cynet was founded in 2015. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is Cynet based?
Cynet is headquartered in Boston, United States, in the North America region.
How does Cynet make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Subscription Licensing (Per-Endpoint) is the primary driver. The others are add-on Module Licensing and MDR Professional Services.
Who are Cynet's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are CrowdStrike, Huntress, SentinelOne, Sophos, Arctic Wolf and ESET. Blackpoint Cyber is listed as an emerging player. Broad incumbents are Palo Alto Networks (Cortex XDR), Trend Micro and Microsoft (Defender XDR).
Does Cynet have an API?
Yes. Cynet provides hundreds of APIs and 80+ built-in integrations that enable organizations to orchestrate detection and response across their security ecosystem. The platform ingests data across 50+ data sources and supports API access for third-party integrations including RMM, PSA, Identity, SIEM, Cloud, and SOAR tools. The platform offers customizable playbooks and automated workflows. Developer documentation is at www.cynet.com/integrations.
What industry is Cynet in?
Cynet's product category is Extended Detection and Response (XDR) / Unified Cybersecurity Platform. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAEADAH, Endpoint Security Managed Services (EDR/XDR). Its NAICS code is 5132 and its SIC code is 7372.