Cysiv

What Cysiv does

Cysiv is a cybersecurity company founded in 2018 and headquartered in Irving, United States, that built and operated a threat detection and response platform combining elements of an advanced, proactive threat-hunting security operations center (SOC) with a managed security stack tailored for hybrid-cloud environments. Its core product, the Cysiv Threat Detection and Response Solution, was designed to deliver enterprise-grade threat hunting, security automation, automated compliance, and exposure management for organizations operating complex hybrid IT/OT/IoT environments. The company served large enterprise customers across vertical segments including financial services, healthcare, energy and utilities, oil and gas, manufacturing, and broader critical-infrastructure sectors, addressing pain points such as advanced cyber threats, regulatory compliance, security automation, and network visibility across operational technology and IoT devices.

Cysiv monetized its platform through a subscription-based, recurring revenue model delivered via enterprise field sales, complemented by channel partners, managed service providers, and global system integrators. Strategic technology alliances with Microsoft, ServiceNow, Keysight, and Netskope enabled integration with broader enterprise IT, workflow, and Security Service Edge ecosystems. In March 2020, Cysiv acquired SecureMisr to extend delivery footprint, and in February 2020 it had raised $26 million in funding led by Forgepoint Capital with participation from Global Forward Capital.

In July 2022, Cysiv was acquired by Forescout, and the Cysiv threat detection and response capability is now delivered under the Forescout identity, with the original Cysiv team retained for continuity. Post-acquisition, the offering has been integrated into Forescout's broader platform spanning asset inventory, network access control, IoT/OT/IoMT security, network segmentation, universal ZTNA, exposure management, secure remote access, automated compliance, security automation, and the newly introduced VistaroAI capabilities (agentic AI, generative AI, threat contextualization, data enrichment). Cysiv's threat-research function is reinforced by Forescout Vedere Labs, which publishes ongoing vulnerability research (e.g., BRIDGE:BREAK, SUN:DOWN, OT:ICEFALL) and annual threat reports that feed detection efficacy and market positioning.

Name

Cysiv

Legal name

Cysiv

Website

https://cysiv.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Cysiv, founded in 2018 and based in Irving, Texas, provides enterprise threat detection and response combined with managed security services for hybrid-cloud environments, serving financial services, healthcare, energy, manufacturing, and critical-infrastructure organizations. Acquired by Forescout in July 2022.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity Software

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Managed Detection & Response (MDR) (BPAEADAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Attack Detection & Response for Cloud/SaaS (SOC for Cloud) (HDADAGAJ)

Keywords

• Threat detection response
• Managed security services
• Security operations center
• Hybrid cloud security
• Enterprise cybersecurity platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Irving

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Operations

Revenue model

1. Threat Detection and Response Platform: Enterprise security platform providing threat detection and response capabilities, delivered as part of the Forescout product portfolio following the acquisition.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cysiv delivers a managed threat detection and response solution that fuses an advanced, proactive threat-hunting Security Operations Center with a managed security stack purpose-built for hybrid cloud environments. The offering is delivered on a subscription basis to enterprise customers and is now sold under the Forescout identity following Cysiv's July 2022 acquisition.

Product overview

Cysiv operated as a standalone threat detection and response company until its acquisition by Forescout in July 2022. The Cysiv threat detection and response solution is now being delivered under the Forescout identity, with the original Cysiv team remaining unchanged to ensure continuity of customer service and innovation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cysiv Threat Detection and Response Solution A managed threat detection and response solution that combines an advanced, proactive threat-hunting Security Operations Center with a managed security stack for hybrid cloud environments, delivered on a subscription basis to enterprise customers and now sold as part of Forescout's cybersecurity portfolio.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft is listed as a Strategic Alliance partner under Forescout's technology partners. The partnership enables integration and interoperability between Forescout/Cysiv security solutions and Microsoft platforms.
• KeysightcoreTechnology or IntegrationKeysight is listed as a technology partner providing platform and hardware integration capabilities with Forescout/Cysiv security solutions for enhanced network visibility and security testing.
• ServiceNowcoreTechnology or IntegrationServiceNow is listed as a technology partner enabling integration between Forescout/Cysiv threat detection and response capabilities and ServiceNow workflow and ITSM platforms.
• DistributorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal distribution network for Forescout/Cysiv products enabling broad market reach through authorized distributors.
• ResellerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized reseller network for Forescout/Cysiv security solutions providing regional sales coverage.
• Managed Service ProviderscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMSP partners deliver Forescout/Cysiv security capabilities as managed services to customers preferring subscription-based security solutions.
• Consulting PartnerscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConsulting partners provide implementation and professional services for Forescout/Cysiv deployments.
• Global System IntegratorscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGlobal system integrators deliver large-scale Forescout/Cysiv implementations for enterprise customers.
• Deployment PartnersminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCertified deployment partners provide technical implementation services for Forescout/Cysiv solutions.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Arctic Wolf Networks: Arctic Wolf is a leading pure-play MDR/SOC provider delivering 24x7 threat detection and response to enterprises. Direct overlap with Cysiv's managed SOC value proposition and hybrid cloud focus.
• eSentire: eSentire is a pure-play MDR vendor offering managed detection, response, and SOC services across cloud, endpoint, and network. Direct competitor to Cysiv in enterprise MDR.
• Secureworks: Secureworks is a long-standing MDR/managed security services provider (now owned by Sophos) offering Taegis XDR-based managed detection. Overlaps directly with Cysiv's SOC and threat hunting offering.
• Expel: Expel provides cloud-native MDR and SOC-as-a-service with a focus on transparency and fast onboarding. Competes head-to-head with Cysiv for enterprise customers seeking managed threat detection.
• ReliaQuest: ReliaQuest delivers enterprise MDR built on a GreyMatter platform integrating multiple security technologies. Highly comparable to Cysiv's hybrid cloud SOC and integrated security stack approach.

Broad incumbents

• CrowdStrike: CrowdStrike is a leading endpoint/XDR platform vendor that also offers Falcon Complete MDR. Competes with Cysiv on the managed detection side while offering a much broader platform portfolio.
• Mandiant (Google Cloud):
• Sophos: Sophos offers Sophos MDR alongside its endpoint and network security portfolio and now owns Secureworks. A broad incumbent competing with Cysiv in the enterprise managed detection market.
• Rapid7: Rapid7 provides security analytics, XDR (InsightIDR), and MDR services for enterprises. Overlaps with Cysiv on managed detection and response use cases as part of a broader SecOps portfolio.
• Trustwave: Trustwave delivers MDR, managed security services, and consulting to enterprises globally. Comparable to Cysiv on managed detection and SOC services for large customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/Forescout
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/forescout1
• Facebookfacebook.com/ForescoutTechnologies
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cysiv

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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