CyberDesk

What CyberDesk does

CyberDesk GmbH is a Munich-based identity-centric data security vendor founded in 2022 by Dr. Tobias Lieberum (CEO) and Prabhakar Mishra (CTO). The company addresses a gap it identifies in traditional IAM, PAM, and IGA tools, which it argues are blind to how identities actually reach sensitive data. Its core product is a graph-based platform that maps relationships between human and non-human identities (including service accounts, secrets, third parties, and AI agents) and the structured and unstructured data resources they can access. The platform is delivered as a unified suite of seven modules: Identity Inventory, Data Inventory, Access Graph, Lifecycle Management, Access Reviews, Risk Monitoring, and the orchestrating CyberDesk Platform, with agentless, out-of-band integration and TÜV-certified security architecture.

Technically, the platform connects to more than 60 systems across cloud providers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), identity providers (Okta, Entra ID, Active Directory, AWS IAM), data stores (S3, Blob Storage, BigQuery, Redshift, Cosmos DB), and ITSM and productivity tools (ServiceNow, Jira, Slack, Teams, GitHub). It is positioned for cloud-native enterprises with complex identity estates and for regulated industries requiring GDPR and ISO 27001 compliance; Holidu, a travel tech company with roughly 600 employees, is cited as a reference deployment with implementation completed in under 30 minutes.

CyberDesk operates a sales-led SaaS subscription model with non-public pricing accessed via a "Get a Demo" motion, targeting enterprise buyers. Direct field sales is supplemented by DACH-focused distribution partnerships with Erik Sterck GmbH (announced 2025-09-18) and Umbrella Security Operations (announced 2025-11-04). The company has received TÜV certification, the ECSO Label, the WirtschaftsWoche Best of Technology 2025 award (1st place, Process Management), and KuppingerCole Rising Star 2026 recognition in Data Access Governance. Backers include adesso ventures, Angel Invest, Caesar Ventures, Gruenderfonds Ruhr, Haufe Group Ventures, TKM, and Venture Stars.

Name

CyberDesk

Legal name

CyberDesk GmbH

Website

https://cyberdesk.app

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CyberDesk is a Munich-based identity-centric data security SaaS vendor founded in 2022 that maps relationships between human and non-human identities and sensitive data across cloud environments for enterprise and regulated-industry buyers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Identity Security and Data Access Governance

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) (HDADADAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) (HDABAHAE)

Keywords

• Identity security platform
• Data access governance
• Cloud security software
• Privileged access management
• SaaS cybersecurity

Headquarters

HQ city

Munich

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. SaaS Subscription: Cloud-native platform delivered as a subscription service, likely with tiered pricing based on features or scale. The platform is described as 'born-in-the-cloud' and offers easy deployment.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CyberDesk sells a SaaS-based, identity-centric data security platform that gives enterprises continuous visibility into identities, data assets, and the access relationships between them. The product combines automated discovery, a graph-based access model, lifecycle management, access reviews, and risk monitoring in one subscription offering, aimed at replacing fragmented IAM and data governance tooling.

Product overview

CyberDesk is a unified identity-centric data security platform composed of seven integrated modules. The core CyberDesk Platform serves as the central hub, connecting the Identity Inventory (for discovering human and non-human identities), Data Inventory (for mapping sensitive data across environments), Access Graph (for visualizing identity-to-data access relationships), Lifecycle Management (for identity provisioning and decommissioning), Access Reviews (for access certifications), and Risk Monitoring (for anomaly detection and remediation). The platform helps organizations minimize data exposure while ensuring the right identities get the right access at the right time.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CyberDesk Platform Flagship SaaS identity-centric data security platform for enterprises, unifying Identity Inventory, Data Inventory, Access Graph, Lifecycle Management, Access Reviews, and Risk Monitoring in one product.
• Identity Inventory Module that automatically discovers and catalogs all human and non-human identities across an enterprise's connected systems, including identity providers, SaaS apps, and infrastructure.
• Data Inventory Module that discovers, classifies, and catalogs sensitive data assets across cloud and on-premises stores and links them to identities for governance.
• Access Graph Graph-based model that maps the actual access paths between identities and data assets, surfacing over-privileged and risky access relationships.
• Lifecycle Management Automated joiner/mover/leaver workflows that provision, modify, and revoke identity and data access as users change roles or leave the organization.
• Access Reviews Automated access certification campaigns that enable reviewers to validate or revoke entitlements on a continuous or scheduled basis, supporting compliance audit requirements.
• Risk Monitoring Continuous risk monitoring and scoring engine that flags risky identity-to-data access paths and policy violations in near real time.

Quantifiable outcome

• Most organizations have fewer than 5% of permissions being actively used, indicating widespread over-provisioning that CyberDesk helps address.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration57 records

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Umbrella Security OperationscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 4 November 2025CyberDesk and Umbrella Security Operations entered into a distribution partnership to deliver unified visibility across identities and data, strengthening enterprise security and compliance. The partnership combines automation, AI, and adaptive controls to help companies minimize unused access rights and prevent costly security incidents.
• Erik Sterck GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 18 September 2025Erik Sterck GmbH, an IT solutions provider, entered into a distribution partnership with CyberDesk. Erik Sterck CEO Erik Sterck stated they are 'absolutely convinced of CyberDesk's capabilities' and delighted to add the provider to their portfolio. The partnership supports Erik Sterck's strategy of establishing an AI unit and consolidating targeted solutions based on artificial intelligence.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Veza: Veza builds an identity-data authorization platform that maps who can and should have access to data across SaaS, cloud, and on-prem systems. It is the closest direct peer to CyberDesk's Access Graph approach and targets the same non-human identity and least-privilege use cases.
• BigID: BigID is a data security and data intelligence platform that discovers, classifies, and governs sensitive data across cloud and SaaS environments. It overlaps with CyberDesk's Data Inventory and DAG modules and addresses a similar regulated enterprise buyer.
• Cyera: Cyera is a data security posture management (DSPM) platform that discovers sensitive data and assesses exposure across cloud environments. It competes with CyberDesk's Data Inventory and access governance capabilities for cloud-native enterprise buyers.
• Saviynt: Saviynt is a cloud-native identity governance and administration platform with strong access certification and lifecycle management capabilities. It overlaps directly with CyberDesk's Access Reviews and Lifecycle Management modules.
• Securiti: Securiti is a data security and privacy platform offering data discovery, access governance, consent management, and AI governance. It competes with CyberDesk across data inventory, access intelligence, and privacy-driven buyer use cases.

Broad incumbents

• SailPoint: SailPoint is the leading identity governance and administration (IGA) vendor with deep enterprise penetration. While broader than CyberDesk, SailPoint increasingly addresses data access governance and represents the established incumbent that CISOs compare against.
• Varonis: Varonis is a data-centric security platform providing data classification, access governance, and threat detection across cloud and on-prem environments. It is a broad incumbent in data access governance with significantly larger scale than CyberDesk.
• Okta: Okta is the leading independent identity and access management provider and an integration partner of CyberDesk. While broader in scope, Okta increasingly extends into identity governance and could move into CyberDesk's territory over time.

Emerging players

• Laminar (acquired by Rubrik): Laminar was a data security posture management (DSPM) vendor acquired by Rubrik, focused on discovering sensitive data and access risk in public clouds. It competes with CyberDesk's data inventory and access visibility capabilities.
• Collibra: Collibra is a data intelligence and governance platform providing data cataloging, access governance, and compliance automation. It is a partial competitor in regulated data access use cases and targets similar enterprise buyers as CyberDesk.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cyberdesk

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors7 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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