BlockAPT
BlockAPT is a London-based cybersecurity vendor founded in 2019 that delivers a vendor-agnostic Cybersecurity Mesh Architecture platform unifying SIEM, SOAR, vulnerability management, AI pentesting, and quantum-secure communications for enterprises, MSPs, and regulated industries via SaaS, OEM, and channel distribution.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2019
- HeadquartersLondon, United Kingdom
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What BlockAPT does
BlockAPT Limited is a UK-based cybersecurity company founded in 2019 and headquartered in London, operating as a vendor-agnostic cyber defence platform vendor. The company's core offering is the BlockAPT Platform, structured around a Cybersecurity Mesh Architecture (CSMA) that unifies SIEM, SOAR, vulnerability management, AI-powered penetration testing, quantum-secure communications, and incident response within a single command-and-control interface across cloud, on-premise, and hybrid environments. Modular product lines include UNIFY (real-time analytics and SIEM), CONTROL (orchestration and AI-powered automation playbooks), QUANTUM (quantum-safe encryption up to 51,200 bits, FIPS 140-2 Certified Cert #4028, UL 2900-1 Validated), Automated Cloud Migration, and AI-Powered Penetration Testing. Native integrations span 60+ pre-built connectors across major security and cloud vendors (CrowdStrike, Palo Alto, Splunk, Cisco, ESET, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
BlockAPT sells primarily through subscription-based SaaS and device-based enterprise licensing (100/250/500/1000 device tiers for UNIFY and CONTROL; small/medium/large tiers for QUANTUM), with deployment available on-premise, private cloud, public cloud, or SaaS via Google Cloud Marketplace. The go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales, marketplace self-serve, an extensive channel partner network (SCC, Insight Enterprises, Exertis Cybersecurity, Cyber Fusion, KryptoKloud, Askaris, Blackout Technologies, Centerprise), OEM embedding via Dell Technologies, and strategic technology alliances (ESET, XSOC CORP, Sophos, Palo Alto Networks, Check Point, Fortinet, Cisco, Microsoft Defender, Splunk, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Proofpoint, Mimecast). Customer base spans regulated financial services (BCRemit, FCA-compliant), telecommunications (JT Jersey Telecom), and managed service providers (PTS Japan, KSG, an unnamed global technology MSP). The company holds Cyber Essentials certification and supports compliance with GDPR, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, and FCA frameworks. BlockAPT is privately held, founder-led, with CEO Stephen Hudson (appointed February 2024), Founder & CTO Marco Essomba, Co-Founder/CMO/Head of Product & Sales Raj Meghani, Founder & Board Observer Zafar Karim, and Non-Executive Director Sanjay Shah.
BlockAPT firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- BlockAPT
- Legal name
- BlockAPT Limited
- Website
- https://blockapt.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2019
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- BlockAPT is a London-based cybersecurity vendor founded in 2019 that delivers a vendor-agnostic Cybersecurity Mesh Architecture platform unifying SIEM, SOAR, vulnerability management, AI pentesting, and quantum-secure communications for enterprises, MSPs, and regulated industries via SaaS, OEM, and channel distribution.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
BlockAPT industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Cybersecurity Mesh Platform
- NAICS
- Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Penetration Testing Platforms (PTaaS) (HDADAHAG)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Confidential Computing & Hardware-backed Protection (TEE/HSM) (HDADAFAJ), Key Management, Encryption & Secrets Management (KMS/HSM/Vault) (HDABAHAG), API Security & Service-to-Service Security (mTLS, Service Mesh Security) (HDABAHAN)
Keywords
Where BlockAPT is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- London
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
BlockAPT business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Operations
Revenue model
- SaaS Subscription: Subscription-based SaaS model delivered via Google Cloud Marketplace with flexible Pay-As-You-Grow pricing. Includes zero infrastructure costs, predictable monthly pricing, automatic updates, and flexible licensing model.
- Enterprise Platform Licences: Device-based licensing (100, 250, 500 device tiers for Unify; tiered for Control and Quantum). Additional device licences, new integration requests, and professional services available on request. Supports Pay-As-You-Grow and Pay-As-You-Go models.
- Marketplace Revenue: Revenue generated through Google Cloud Marketplace listing, enabling customers to procure and deploy BlockAPT Platform via marketplace with same-day deployment and instant policy activation.
- Professional Services: Bespoke solution requests, new integration requests, and professional services are available on request beyond base platform subscriptions.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Monthly | SaaS on Google Cloud Marketplace - quote-based pricing via marketplace listing |
| Subscription | Annual | Unify-Small: 100 device licences, Standard Support (9am-5pm GMT Mon-Fri) |
| Subscription | Annual | Unify-Medium: 250 device licences included |
| Subscription | Annual | Unify-Large: 500 device licences included |
| Subscription | Annual | Control-Small: 1 x new integration included |
| Subscription | Annual | Control-Medium: 2 x new integrations included |
| Subscription | Annual | Control-Large: 1000 device licences + 3 x new integrations included |
| Subscription | Annual | Quantum (small, medium, large) - available as SaaS or On-Prem Deployment |
Go-to-market motion4 records
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels10 records
BlockAPT product offering
Product offeringCore offering
BlockAPT provides an AI-powered, vendor-agnostic cybersecurity platform built on a Cybersecurity Mesh Architecture (CSMA) that unifies SIEM, SOAR, vulnerability management, threat intelligence, AI-driven penetration testing and quantum-secure communications into a single command-and-control interface. The platform is delivered as modular products (UNIFY, CONTROL, QUANTUM) plus Automated Cloud Migration, and is available as on-premise, hybrid or SaaS deployment via Google Cloud Marketplace, targeting enterprise security operations across financial services, telecoms, government and MSPs.
Product overview
BlockAPT offers a unified, modular cyber defence platform architecture. The core BlockAPT Platform serves as the central command and control layer, integrated with three primary modules: UNIFY (SIEM and analytics), CONTROL (orchestration, SOAR, and automation), and QUANTUM (quantum security). The platform also includes built-in capabilities for SOAR, Executive Dashboard, and Automated Cloud Migration. Built for Cybersecurity Mesh Architecture, the platform unifies disparate security tools into a single interface with AI-powered automation, vendor-agnostic interoperability, and quantum-secure technology. Deployment options include on-premise, private cloud, public cloud, and SaaS via Google Cloud Marketplace.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- UNIFY: Real-time analytics and unified dashboards providing 360° visibility with customisable dashboards and SIEM solution for holistic cybersecurity.
- CONTROL
- QUANTUM
- SaaS
Products and services
- BlockAPT Platform AI-powered vendor-agnostic cyber defence platform providing central management, command and control with unified visibility, automation and orchestration across hybrid cloud, multi-cloud and on-premise environments for enterprise security operations teams.
- UNIFY SIEM module providing 360-degree visibility, real-time analytics, customisable dashboards, continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, log management and executive reporting for CISOs, SOC analysts and compliance officers.
- CONTROL Centralised management and command centre module providing orchestration, SOAR capabilities, AI-powered automated playbooks, role-based access control and incident response management for security operations teams.
- QUANTUM Next-generation quantum security module for data in motion and at rest, offering quantum-safe encryption up to 51,200 bits with sub-millisecond initialisation, FIPS 140-2 Certified (Cert #4028) and UL 2900-1 Validated, available as SaaS or on-premise.
- Automated Cloud Migration (Migration-as-a-Service) Migration-as-a-Service solution that scans environments, maps dependencies, auto-configures policies and executes rollback plans, reducing migration planning from months to days for cloud-to-cloud, on-premise-to-cloud and hybrid migrations.
- BlockAPT SaaS on Google Cloud Marketplace Cloud-hosted SaaS deployment option of the BlockAPT Platform available on Google Cloud Marketplace, providing same-day deployment, instant policy activation, zero infrastructure costs and automatic updates.
Quantifiable outcome
- 80% reduction in MTTD/MTTR (Mean Time to Detect and Mean Time to Respond)
- +6 more outcomes
Companies that use BlockAPT
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
BlockAPT technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration37 records
AI capability9 records
Feature9 records
BlockAPT partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
33 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and standard.
- SCCmajorSCC is one of Europe's largest independent technology and cybersecurity distributors. An exciting new partnership with SCC was announced in September 2025, expanding BlockAPT's distribution reach across Europe through SCC's extensive reseller network.
- Askaris Cyber SecuritymajorBlockAPT announced a partnership with Askaris Cyber Security in May 2025. Askaris serves as a channel partner for BlockAPT's cybersecurity platform.
- Exertis CybersecuritymajorBlockAPT and Exertis Cybersecurity announced a partnership in May 2025. The partnership was featured in CRN News and positions Exertis as a key channel partner distributing BlockAPT's platform to their customer base.
- XSOC CORPcoreBlockAPT and XSOC CORP announced a Technology Alliance Partnership in January 2025. XSOC Cryptosystem technology delivers quantum-secure communication capabilities including encryption strength, speed, and advanced data protection. XSOC CORP logos appear on BlockAPT's Quantum product page as an integration partner. EliteVAD also partners with XSOC CORP.
- ESETcoreBlockAPT and ESET entered into a Strategic Technology Partnership in November 2024. The partnership enables deep integration between BlockAPT's platform and ESET's endpoint security, threat intelligence, and email security solutions.
- Dell TechnologiescoreBlockAPT entered an OEM Agreement with Dell Technologies in October 2024. This OEM partnership embeds BlockAPT's cybersecurity platform within Dell's enterprise product ecosystem, expanding market reach and enabling Dell customers to access BlockAPT's unified security capabilities through Dell's sales channels.
- Blackout TechnologiesmajorBlockAPT partnered with Blackout Technologies in August 2024. Blackout is listed as a Channel Partner on BlockAPT's Collaboration page, serving as a reseller and integrator of BlockAPT's platform.
- GooglecoreBlockAPT partnered with Google to scale its BlockAPT Platform. The platform is available on Google Cloud Marketplace with SaaS deployment capabilities, integrating with Google Cloud infrastructure and enabling customers to deploy via the marketplace.
- Centerprise InternationalmajorBlockAPT announced a new collaboration with Centerprise International in December 2023. Centerprise is listed as a Channel Partner on the Collaboration page and provides technology distribution and reseller services.
- UNYTEDmajorIndustry leaders BlockAPT and UNYTED joined forces in October 2023 to revolutionise quantum security in the Metaverse. This joint partnership combines BlockAPT's cybersecurity platform with UNYTED's Web3 and metaverse security capabilities for quantum-secure communications in virtual environments.
- SophoscoreSophos is listed as a Technology Alliance Partner on BlockAPT's Collaboration page. The partnership involves deep integration between BlockAPT's unified platform and Sophos' cybersecurity solutions.
- Palo Alto NetworkscorePalo Alto Networks is listed as a Technology Alliance Partner on BlockAPT's Collaboration page with integration for Cloud WAF & Load Balancing and network firewall capabilities.
- Check PointcoreCheck Point is listed as a Technology Alliance Partner on BlockAPT's Collaboration page, integrating with BlockAPT's platform for network firewall and perimeter security capabilities.
- FortinetcoreFortinet is listed as a Technology Alliance Partner on BlockAPT's Collaboration page, integrating with BlockAPT's platform for network firewall and perimeter security capabilities.
- CrowdStrikecoreCrowdStrike is listed as a Technology Alliance Partner on BlockAPT's Collaboration page, integrating with BlockAPT's platform for endpoint security and EDR capabilities.
- Microsoft DefendercoreMicrosoft Defender is listed as a Technology Alliance Partner and integration on BlockAPT's Collaboration page, integrating with BlockAPT's platform for endpoint security and AI capabilities.
- SplunkcoreSplunk is listed as a Technology Alliance Partner and SIEM integration on BlockAPT's Collaboration page, enabling integration for log analytics and security analytics.
- CiscocoreCisco is listed as a Technology Alliance Partner on BlockAPT's Collaboration page, integrating with BlockAPT's platform for network firewall, perimeter security, and unified communications capabilities.
- ProofpointcoreProofpoint is listed as a Technology Alliance Partner on BlockAPT's Collaboration page, integrating with BlockAPT's platform for email security capabilities.
- McAfee / CynetcoreMcAfee and Cynet are listed as Technology Alliance Partners on BlockAPT's Collaboration page, integrating with BlockAPT's platform for endpoint security and advanced threat protection.
- MimecastcoreMimecast is listed as a Technology Alliance Partner on BlockAPT's Collaboration page, integrating with BlockAPT's platform for email security and protection against email-borne threats.
- SecurityScorecardcoreSecurityScorecard is listed as a Technology Alliance Partner on BlockAPT's Collaboration page, integrating with BlockAPT's platform for security ratings and risk assessment capabilities.
- AWS (Amazon Web Services)coreAWS is listed as a technology integration on BlockAPT's Collaboration page, enabling BlockAPT's platform to integrate with and manage AWS cloud infrastructure environments.
- Microsoft AzurecoreMicrosoft Azure is listed as a technology integration on BlockAPT's Collaboration page, enabling BlockAPT's platform to integrate with and manage Azure cloud infrastructure environments.
- Google CloudcoreGoogle Cloud is listed as a technology integration on BlockAPT's Collaboration page, enabling BlockAPT's platform to integrate with and manage Google Cloud environments including Google Cloud Email security.
- F5coreF5 is listed as a Technology Alliance Partner on BlockAPT's Collaboration page, integrating with BlockAPT's platform for ADC & Load Balancing and perimeter security.
- CloudflarecoreCloudflare is listed as a technology integration on BlockAPT's Collaboration page, integrating with BlockAPT's platform for Cloud WAF & Load Balancing capabilities.
- SentinelOnecoreSentinelOne is listed as a technology integration on BlockAPT's Collaboration page, integrating with BlockAPT's platform for endpoint security and EDR capabilities.
- ntopcoreBlockAPT announced its first partnership of 2024 with NTOP in January 2024. NTOP is listed as a Technology Alliance Partner on BlockAPT's Collaboration page for network analysis and monitoring.
- AssuriamajorAssuria is listed as a Strategic Partner on BlockAPT's Collaboration page, indicating a deeper strategic relationship beyond standard technology integration.
- Cyber FusionstandardCyber Fusion is listed as a Channel Partner on BlockAPT's Collaboration page, providing cybersecurity reselling and integration services.
- KryptoKloudstandardKryptoKloud is listed as a Channel Partner on BlockAPT's Collaboration page, providing cybersecurity reselling and managed services integration.
- SentinelOnecoreSentinelOne is listed as a technology integration on BlockAPT's Collaboration page for endpoint detection and response (EDR) capabilities.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights6 records
BlockAPT competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- CrowdStrike Falcon Platform: CrowdStrike's Falcon platform bundles EDR, XDR, SIEM, and automation into an integrated endpoint-focused suite, broadly comparable to BlockAPT's integrated platform but with a larger installed base and stronger brand.
- Microsoft Sentinel: Microsoft Sentinel is a cloud-native SIEM/SOAR on Azure with native integration into Microsoft Defender and broad third-party connectors — overlapping significantly with BlockAPT's UNIFY and CONTROL modules and bundling advantage from Microsoft 365.
- Splunk Enterprise Security: Splunk is the dominant SIEM platform with extensive integration ecosystem and SOAR capabilities (via Splunk SOAR). Comparable to BlockAPT's UNIFY module, though Splunk operates at much larger scale with broader analytics focus.
- Palo Alto Networks (Cortex XSIAM/XDR): Palo Alto Networks Cortex platform unifies XDR, SOAR, ASM, and SIEM (XSIAM) — operating as a broad cybersecurity platform incumbent that competes directly with BlockAPT's positioning as a unified vendor-agnostic platform.
Direct peers
- XM Cyber: XM Cyber provides continuous security posture validation, attack path analysis, and automated red-teaming — closely aligned with BlockAPT's AI pentest module and PTaaS positioning.
- Pentera: Pentera is an automated penetration testing and validation platform — directly comparable to BlockAPT's AI-Powered Penetration Testing module, with continuous attack simulation as the operating model.
- Torq (formerly Demisto competitor): Torq offers a security automation platform with hyperautomation, AI workflows, and broad integration coverage — directly competing with BlockAPT's CONTROL/SOAR capabilities and no-code orchestration.
- Tufin: Tufin provides unified security policy orchestration across hybrid and multi-vendor environments, directly comparable to BlockAPT's CONTROL module for centralized management, SOAR, and cross-platform visibility.
- Swimlane: Swimlane is a SOAR platform providing automated incident response, playbook orchestration, and vendor-agnostic integrations — closely aligned with BlockAPT's CONTROL module and AI-powered playbook capabilities.
Emerging players
- Securonix: Securonix is a cloud-native SIEM with UEBA and SOAR capabilities, comparable to BlockAPT's UNIFY module with similar positioning around unified visibility and AI-driven analytics, though at a more established scale.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
BlockAPT social profiles
Digital presenceBlockAPT compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance7 records
BlockAPT financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
BlockAPT leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles8 records
BlockAPT funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
BlockAPT 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 BlockAPT
What does BlockAPT do?
BlockAPT provides an AI-powered, vendor-agnostic cybersecurity platform built on a Cybersecurity Mesh Architecture (CSMA) that unifies SIEM, SOAR, vulnerability management, threat intelligence, AI-driven penetration testing and quantum-secure communications into a single command-and-control interface. The platform is delivered as modular products (UNIFY, CONTROL, QUANTUM) plus Automated Cloud Migration, and is available as on-premise, hybrid or SaaS deployment via Google Cloud Marketplace, targeting enterprise security operations across financial services, telecoms, government and MSPs.
Is BlockAPT a public or private company?
BlockAPT is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was BlockAPT founded?
BlockAPT was founded in 2019. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is BlockAPT based?
BlockAPT is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does BlockAPT make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. SaaS Subscription is the primary driver. The others are enterprise Platform Licences, marketplace Revenue and professional Services.
Who are BlockAPT's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are CrowdStrike Falcon Platform, Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk Enterprise Security and Palo Alto Networks (Cortex XSIAM/XDR). Direct peers are XM Cyber, Pentera, Torq (formerly Demisto competitor), Tufin and Swimlane. Securonix is listed as an emerging player.
Does BlockAPT have an API?
Yes. The BlockAPT Platform features an API/SDK enabling integration with existing security stacks and workflow automation. API-driven architecture enables easy integration with existing security tools. The platform supports plug-and-play connectivity with over 60+ pre-built integrations.
What industry is BlockAPT in?
BlockAPT's product category is Cybersecurity Mesh Platform. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDADAHAG, Penetration Testing Platforms (PTaaS), with a secondary code of HDADAFAJ, Confidential Computing & Hardware-backed Protection (TEE/HSM). Its NAICS code is 5415.