What Timus Networks does

Timus Networks is a cloud-native SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) platform vendor that distributes exclusively through the Managed Service Provider (MSP) channel, serving SMB and mid-market end clients served by those partners. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts (with a Tampa, Florida corporate/legal office and an Istanbul, Turkey engineering/R&D office), the company positions itself as a channel-first alternative to enterprise-grade SASE vendors, offering multi-tenant architecture and per-user pricing tailored to MSP economics rather than direct enterprise procurement.

The Timus SASE platform consolidates multiple security functions—Adaptive Zero Trust/ZTNA, Secure Web Gateway (SWG), Dynamic Cloud Firewall (FWaaS), Advanced Device Posture Checks, Phish-Free Browsing, Secure RDP, IP-based SaaS access control, Site-to-Site IPSec tunnels, and activity/productivity tracking—into a single 100% cloud-native stack deployed in under 30 minutes with no on-premise hardware. The signature differentiator is "Adaptive Zero Trust," which continuously monitors behavior, risk, and device posture throughout user sessions rather than enforcing access decisions only at login. Endpoints connect via the Timus Connect always-on, OS-agnostic agent (version 5.0.0+), backed by a global 1 Gbps dedicated gateway backbone. The platform integrates with ConnectWise, SentinelOne, Bitdefender, Huntress (deep integration launched April 2026), Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, Acronis, Autotask PSA, Slack, Telegram, Google Workspace, and others.

Timus generates revenue through per-user subscription fees sold via MSP partners, who resell or bundle the platform as a managed security service to their end clients; pricing is not publicly disclosed but a 30-day free trial with satisfaction guarantee supports product-led evaluation. The go-to-market combines channel-partner enablement (sales decks, co-branded assets, white-glove deployment) with self-serve trial motion. The only disclosed funding is a $1 million seed round in August 2022 led by TechOne VC (with Logo Ventures and Metis Ventures participating) at a $10 million post-money valuation, with no subsequent raise disclosed. The company has achieved ISO 27001 certification and SOC 2 Type 2 compliance, and has held the #1 SASE category leader position on Better Tracker for six consecutive quarters (Q1 2024–Q2 2026).

Name

Timus Networks

Legal name

Timus Networks, Inc.

Website

https://timusnetworks.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Timus Networks is a cloud-native SASE platform built exclusively for the MSP channel, consolidating ZTNA, SWG, cloud firewall, and device posture checks into a multi-tenant subscription serving SMB and mid-market end clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Communications Services, Nec (4899), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) & SSE (HDADABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) & Secure SD-WAN (HDAIAFAH), Network Security Managed Services (Firewall/IDS/IPS/SASE) (BPAEADAG), Network Security Services (Firewall/VPN/ZTNA/SASE Integration) (BPAEAEAG)

Keywords

• Secure access service edge
• Zero trust network access
• Cloud firewall service
• Secure web gateway
• Managed security platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Cambridge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. SASE Platform Subscription (Per-User): Timus SASE is sold on a per-user subscription model through MSP channel partners, who then resell or bundle the platform to their SMB and mid-market end clients as a recurring security service. The company only wins when MSP partners win, reinforcing the channel-first revenue structure.
2. Professional Services: Timus offers professional services including white-glove deployment and onboarding support, which may represent an additional service revenue stream alongside the core platform subscription.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Timus Networks develops and sells the Timus SASE Platform, a cloud-native Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solution that combines Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), a Secure Web Gateway (SWG), a Dynamic Cloud Firewall (FWaaS), and Adaptive Zero Trust device posture checks in a single unified, multi-tenant subscription. The platform is purpose-built exclusively for Managed Service Providers (MSPs), who resell or bundle it on a per-user basis to their SMB and mid-market end clients as a managed security service.

Product overview

Timus Networks offers the Timus SASE platform — a unified, cloud-native Secure Access Service Edge solution built exclusively for the MSP channel. The platform is organized around three pillars: Secure Access (Adaptive Zero Trust/ZTNA, Secure Web Gateway, Phish-Free Browsing, Secure RDP, Always-On Agent), Actionable Insights (Rich Reporting, Activity and Productivity Tracking), and Total Control (Dynamic Cloud Firewall/FWaaS, Advanced Device Posture Checks, IP-Based SaaS Access, Site-to-Site Connections). The core product also includes a High-Speed Global Backbone (1 Gbps dedicated gateways), a Timus API for SIEM/log export automation, and the Timus Productivity Tracker. Timus SASE is delivered as a multi-tenant, per-user subscription with tiered plans, and is complemented by a Partner Referral Program and MSP Enablement Tools. The Timus Connect client application (v5.0.0+) serves as the end-user endpoint agent, while the Management Portal provides the MSP administration console.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Timus Connect: Mobile, laptop, or desktop application providing secure access connectivity as part of the Timus SASE platform.

Products and services

• Timus SASE Platform Cloud-native Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) platform built exclusively for MSPs that unifies zero trust network access, secure web gateway, cloud firewall, and advanced device posture checks in a single multi-tenant subscription for MSP channel partners and their SMB/mid-market end clients.
• Adaptive Zero Trust Continuously monitors user behavior, risk signals, and device posture throughout sessions rather than only at initial login, enabling dynamic access decisions based on real-time context for MSPs and their clients.
• Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) Provides invisible, always-on zero trust network access replacing legacy VPNs, granting access based on identity, contextual behavior, and advanced device posture checks with least-privilege principles.
• Dynamic Cloud Firewall (FWaaS) Cloud-native L3-L7 firewall delivered as a service that follows users everywhere, dynamically adapts to network needs, and secures all resources with micro-granular policies, replacing on-premise appliance stacks.
• Secure Web Gateway (SWG) Integrated cloud-based web security filtering that stops phishing and malware before they land, monitors app usage, boosts productivity, and provides deep network visibility for MSPs and their clients.
• Advanced Device Posture Checks Creates custom device compliance checks using Timus SASE device telemetry and enforces ZTNA contextual policies based on real-time device health and security state.
• Always-On OS-Agnostic Agent (Timus Connect) A silent, always-on VPN replacement agent (Timus Connect) that works across all devices and operating systems without user action or drop-offs, providing continuous encrypted access.
• High-Speed Global Backbone Global network of 1 Gbps dedicated gateways delivering ultra-low latency and high-speed secure connections across worldwide points of presence.
• Rich Reporting and Insights Automated detailed reports and audit trails with deep visibility, compliance readiness, and streamlined incident response across the network for MSPs and their clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 70% reduction in Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for MSP clients replacing fragmented security tools with Timus SASE
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration15 records

AI capability3 records

Feature12 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• HuntresscoreTechnology or Integration · 28 April 2026Timus SASE integrates with Huntress Endpoint Protection Platform, bringing eight endpoint signals (Last Agent Check-in, Defender Policy/Status, Firewall Status, OS, Incident Severity/Status, Indicator Types) directly into Timus Adaptive ZTNA policies. This enables MSPs to automatically enforce access controls based on real-time Huntress endpoint health signals, closing the gap between detection and enforcement.
• SAML (Identity Providers)coreTechnology or IntegrationSAML-based identity provider integrations are available, enabling federated authentication for enterprise environments.
• Microsoft Entra IDcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) integration enables identity-based access control and conditional access policies within Timus SASE ZTNA policies.
• OktacoreTechnology or IntegrationOkta identity integration enables SSO and identity-based access policies for Timus SASE deployments, supporting MSP multi-client environments.
• BitdefendercoreTechnology or IntegrationBitdefender security integration brings antivirus and endpoint protection signals into Timus SASE's device posture and access policy engine.
• SentinelOnecoreTechnology or IntegrationSentinelOne endpoint protection platform is integrated with Timus SASE, enabling advanced device posture checks and endpoint signal-based access control.
• ConnectWisecoreTechnology or IntegrationConnectWise RMM/PSA integration enables Timus SASE to work within MSP workflow tools, streamlining remote monitoring and professional services automation for MSP partners.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Zscaler: Market-leading cloud-native SASE/ZTNA platform serving enterprise and mid-market customers globally. Competes with Timus on ZTNA, SWG, and FWaaS, but targets larger enterprises through direct sales rather than the MSP channel that defines Timus's go-to-market.
• Palo Alto Networks Prisma SASE: Prisma Access is Palo Alto Networks' SASE offering combining ZTNA, SWG, CASB, and FWaaS. Large incumbent with enterprise focus; competes with Timus in ZTNA/SSE but does not have Timus's MSP-exclusive channel-first positioning.
• Cloudflare One: Cloudflare's SASE/ZTNA platform built on its global edge network, offering SWG, ZTNA, CASB, and DLP. Competes with Timus on cloud-native ZTNA and SWG, with much greater scale and a self-serve SMB tier that overlaps Timus's market.
• Barracuda Networks: Established security vendor offering SecureEdge SASE platform with ZTNA, SWG, and FWaaS, sold heavily through MSP channel. Direct competitor to Timus in the MSP-led SMB/mid-market SASE category.
• SonicWall: Network security vendor with managed security services and SASE offerings distributed through MSPs. Competes with Timus at the SMB/mid-market security stack level with broader legacy firewall heritage.

Direct peers

• Cato Networks: SASE platform converging SD-WAN, ZTNA, SWG, and FWaaS into a single cloud-native service. Direct competitor to Timus, also targeting mid-market and channel partners, with comparable product scope and architectural approach.
• Perimeter 81 (Check Point): Network-as-a-Service and SASE platform acquired by Check Point, serving SMB and mid-market with ZTNA, FWaaS, and SWG. Direct competitor with similar SMB/mid-market focus and MSP-friendly positioning prior to acquisition.
• NordLayer: SMB-focused ZTNA and network security platform from the Nord Security family. Targets small businesses and MSP-adjacent channels with VPN replacement and zero trust access, overlapping Timus's core use case at the lower end of the market.

Emerging players

• Tailscale: WireGuard-based zero trust mesh VPN alternative with strong developer and SMB adoption. Competes with Timus on ZTNA access for distributed teams, though lacks full SWG/FWaaS breadth and is more developer-led than MSP-channel-led.

Others

• Huntress: Managed endpoint detection and response platform purpose-built for MSPs and their SMB clients. Direct integration partner of Timus (April 2026 launch) feeding 8 endpoint signals into Adaptive ZTNA policies; adjacent rather than directly competitive.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors3 records

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

M&A

Investments

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

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