What SecureIQLab does

SecureIQLab is a US-based, privately held independent third-party cybersecurity validation and advisory provider headquartered in Austin, Texas. Founded in 2019, the firm operates with a hybrid-remote team of 1–10 specialists carrying 50+ years of combined cybersecurity and third-party testing experience. Its core asset is the SOCx platform, an AI-powered cloud security validation engine that integrates multiple testing methodologies across Security Efficacy, Operational Efficiency, and Compliance Validation. SecureIQLab publishes comparative cyberrisk reports and awards tiered badges (Leader, Contender, Visionary, Upcomer) to vendors in categories including Advanced Cloud Firewall (ACFW), Cloud WAAP, AI Security, Post-Quantum Cryptography, XDR, Kubernetes/Container Workload Protection, API Security, and SSE. Methodology documents (e.g., AI Security CyberRisk Validation v1.0, Cloud WAAP v5.0, Post-Quantum CNFW v1.0) are registered with AMTSO and mapped to standards such as OWASP LLM Top 10, MITRE ATLAS, NIST PQC, and OWASP for application security.

SecureIQLab serves two primary customer segments: enterprise organizations seeking objective comparative validation of cloud security vendors, and security vendors (including Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Check Point, Cisco, Barracuda, AWS, Cloudflare, Akamai, Sophos, Forcepoint, WatchGuard, Juniper, SonicWall, Wallarm, Arista, Haltdos, MONITORAPP, and Prophaze) seeking independent validation to support go-to-market claims. A secondary segment is government and federal agencies requiring post-quantum cryptography and CISA/NSA-compliant solutions. Revenue mechanics combine freemium access to public comparative reports and methodology documents (no fees for Research or Freemium memberships) with commissioned vendor-specific validation studies and advisory engagements on contact-based pricing. Distribution is enterprise field-sales oriented, augmented by PR (PR Newswire, EIN Presswire), industry events (RSA Conference), and content marketing (blogs, podcasts). The firm holds active memberships in AMTSO, AVAR, Mplify Alliance, and NetSecOPEN, and operates an XDR co-validation alliance with Omdia established in May 2023.

Name

SecureIQLab

Legal name

SecureIQ Lab

Website

https://secureiqlab.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SecureIQLab is an independent third-party cybersecurity validation provider that runs non-commissioned and commissioned comparative tests across cloud firewall, WAAP, AI security, XDR, and post-quantum cryptography, serving enterprise buyers and security vendors through its AI-powered SOCx platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity Validation Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Security Architecture & Engineering Advisory (Zero Trust, IAM, Network) (BPAKADAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cloud Security & Compliance Services (BPAEACAG), Cloud Security for Containers & Kubernetes (KSPM/Kubernetes Security) (HDABAHAO), Key Management, Encryption & Secrets Management (KMS/HSM/Vault) (HDABAHAG)

Keywords

• Cloud security validation
• Third-party cybersecurity testing
• Cyberrisk validation
• Security efficacy testing
• Comparative security reports

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Security Validation Testing Services: SecureIQLab conducts independent, non-commissioned security validation testing for vendors and enterprises. Testing is funded entirely by SecureIQLab for public reports, with vendor-specific testing potentially commissioned.
2. Report Publications and Badges: The company publishes comparative validation reports and awards badges (Leader, Contender, Visionary, Upcomer) to vendors based on test performance. Badges are displayed on vendors' websites and in advertising.
3. Membership Publications: Public tests and comparative reports available through freemium-style membership model. Research membership provides access to all public tests prior to 2025. Freemium membership includes public tests and comparative reports for all years. No fees associated with either membership tier.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

SecureIQLab provides independent, non-commissioned third-party cybersecurity validation and advisory services for cloud security products. Using its proprietary SOCx AI-powered validation platform, the company executes standardized attack scenarios against vendor solutions across categories including Advanced Cloud Firewall, Cloud WAAP, AI Security, Post-Quantum Cryptography, XDR, Kubernetes/Container, API Security, and SSE, publishing comparative reports and awarding performance badges.

Product overview

SecureIQLab is an independent third-party cybersecurity validation and advisory provider offering a portfolio of testing methodologies and validation services. The core offering is the SOCx Platform, an AI-powered cloud security validation platform that integrates multiple testing methodologies. The portfolio includes CyberRisk Validation testing for Cloud WAAP, Advanced Cloud Firewall, API Security, AI Security, and Post-Quantum cryptography. SecureIQLab publishes methodology documents (AI Security CyberRisk Validation Methodology v1.0, Cloud WAAP CyberRisk Methodology v5.0, Post-Quantum CNFW Methodology v1.0) that define test scenarios and validation criteria, alongside comparative reports evaluating vendor solutions against these methodologies across categories including security efficacy, operational efficiency, and compliance validation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SOCx: AI-powered cloud security validation platform with multiple methodologies including AI Security CyberRisk Validation

Products and services

• SOCx Cloud Security Validation Platform AI-powered cloud security validation platform that integrates multiple testing methodologies including CyberRisk Validation, Cloud WAAP, Advanced Cloud Firewall, API Security, and AI Security testing capabilities for enterprises, governments, and security vendors.
• Advanced Cloud Firewall (ACFW) CyberRisk Validation Independent third-party validation of Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) cloud solutions focused on Security, Compliance, and enterprise-centric workflows. Used by enterprises to compare vendor security efficacy and by firewall vendors to earn validated performance badges.
• Cloud WAAP CyberRisk Validation Validation methodology for Cloud Web Application and API Protection solutions, covering blocking of attacks against application and API-based security threats, integration, deployment, scalability, and compliance. Used by enterprises and vendors including Cloudflare, AWS, Akamai, Haltdos, MONITORAPP, Prophaze, and Wallarm.
• AI Security CyberRisk Validation Validation methodology for AI security products covering 32 real-world scenarios across three security layers (Input Security, Output Security, Retrieval Firewall), mapped to OWASP LLM Top 10 and MITRE ATLAS. Used by enterprises evaluating AI security vendors and by AI security vendors seeking independent benchmark validation.
• Post-Quantum Cryptography Validation First independent cloud-native firewall validation methodology incorporating NIST post-quantum cryptography standards (ML-DSA-65/87, ML-KEM-768/1024, SHA-384/512), registered with AMTSO as Test ID AMTSO-LS1-TP195. Used by federal agencies for compliance validation and by cloud-native firewall vendors preparing for PQC transition.
• Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Validation Validation of XDR solutions based on blocking blended attacks across multiple security layers including email, endpoint, server, cloud workload, and network, with operational perspective evaluation of alerts. Used by enterprises evaluating XDR platforms.
• Kubernetes & Container Workload Protection Validation Validation of security posture in Kubernetes and container environments including analytics capabilities, risk prioritization, remediation effectiveness, runtime security scanning, shift-left security testing, CI/CD pipeline integration, and container registry security. Used by enterprises running containerized workloads.
• API Security Validation Validation of enterprise-class Cloud Workload Protection solutions evaluating vendor ability to conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments across cloud computing instances and on-premises hosts. Used by enterprises assessing API security posture.
• Security Service Edge (SSE) Validation Validation evaluating a combination of four solutions: Firewall, SWG, CASB, and ZTNA. Used by enterprises evaluating SSE platform effectiveness.
• Comparative Validation Reports and Badge Program Published comparative validation reports and awarded badges (Leader, Contender, Visionary, Upcomer) to vendors based on test performance. Reports available through Freemium Membership tier; detailed vendor-specific reports available via contact-based engagement.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.07% security efficacy score achieved by top performer (Palo Alto Networks)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• OmdiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 May 2023Partnership formed between SecureIQLab and Omdia to create an unprecedented alliance between cybersecurity testing lab and renowned research group to validate XDR solutions. Collaboration aimed to offer organizations unparalleled evaluations combining SecureIQLab's testing expertise with Omdia's research capabilities.
• AVAR (Association of Anti Virus Asia Researchers)coreOthersActive member of AVAR, supporting the association's mission of enhancing global cybersecurity through collaboration and promoting international cooperation in cybersecurity.
• AMTSO (Anti-Malware Testing Standards Organization)coreOthersActive member and participant in AMTSO expert panels. SecureIQLab ensures anti-malware testing methodologies demonstrate improvement in objectivity, relevance, and quality while preventing the creation of new malware and protecting the public with transparency. Testing methodologies are registered with AMTSO.
• Mplify AlliancecoreOthersPrincipal member of the Mplify Alliance, a global forum of service providers, software, and hardware technology suppliers who collaborate to solve challenges in the industry by defining standards and best practices to power enterprise digital transformation.
• NetSecOPENcoreOthersActive member working with NetSecOPEN to help organizations make sound decisions involving cybersecurity and emphasize transparency within security product testing.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• MITRE ATT&CK Evaluations: MITRE Engenuity-led program that runs independent evaluations of EDR/XDR products against adversary tactics. Comparable in providing independent, methodology-driven cybersecurity product evaluations that influence enterprise procurement decisions.
• AV-TEST: German independent security testing institute that evaluates endpoint, IoT, and cloud security products and publishes comparative certifications. Comparable in its independent, non-commissioned testing model and enterprise-facing certification reports.
• SE Labs: UK-based independent security product testing lab that runs enterprise, endpoint, cloud, and email security comparative evaluations with public reports and badges. Directly comparable as an independent third-party validator of cybersecurity products using transparent methodologies.
• The Tolly Group: Independent IT product testing and benchmarking firm that publishes vendor-neutral validation reports across networking, cloud, and security. Comparable in its independent third-party validation model and enterprise-focused testing reports.
• MRG Effitas: Independent UK-based testing lab focused on efficacy of anti-malware, online banking, and cloud security products with quarterly comparative reports. Comparable in scope of independent validation work and similar badge-based vendor recognition programs.
• ICSA Labs: Independent security product testing and certification lab (now part of Lightship Security) that certifies endpoint, network, and cloud security products. Comparable as an independent testing and certification authority that issues widely cited vendor certifications.
• AV-Comparatives: Independent Austrian testing organization publishing comparative reports on security software (endpoint, anti-malware, cloud). Highly comparable as a vendor-neutral security efficacy lab producing public reports consumed by enterprises and governments.

Others

• Omdia: Global research and advisory firm with whom SecureIQLab has a strategic partnership for XDR evaluation. Comparable in producing enterprise-relevant cybersecurity research, but as a research/advisory firm rather than a hands-on testing lab.
• NetSecOPEN: Industry consortium that defines network security product testing standards and runs collaborative evaluations. Comparable and partner-like, but positioned as an ecosystem/standards body rather than a direct competitor.

Emerging players

• CyberRatings.org: Independent cybersecurity ratings and testing organization focused on technical product evaluations for enterprises. Comparable as a third-party validator, but smaller and more narrowly focused, placing it as an emerging peer rather than a direct incumbent.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SecureIQlab
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/secureiqlab
• Instagraminstagram.com/secureiqlab
• Facebookfacebook.com/SecureIQLab

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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