Cofense
- Total Funding$58 M
OverviewSuggest Edit
Cofense (formerly known as PhishMe) is a provider of human-driven phishing defense solutions. It offers security awareness services including penetration testing, social engineering, abuse management, incident response, and forensics, which helps organizations improve security and reduce the risk of compromise. The company serves critical infrastructure, financial services, government, healthcare, higher education, legal and professional services, manufacturing, energy, and technology markets.
| Type | Private | |
| Founded | 2011 | |
| HQ | Leesburg, VA, US | Map |
| Website | cofense.com | |
| Employee Ratings | ||
| Overall Culture | B+ | More |
Recent NewsAll News
- BlackRock is reportedly in talks to take over Cofense after US security concerns
- Cofense Report Reveals Weaknesses in Secure Email Gateways, Illustrates Critical Role of Human Intelligence in Phishing Defense
- Cofense Partners with NINJIO to Bring Hollywood-Style Storytelling to Security Awareness Offering
- Cybersecurity firm Cofense says Pamplona to sell stake after U.S. probe
Latest Updates
| Employees (est.) (May 2022) | 415 | |
| Cybersecurity rating | C | More |
Key People/Management at Cofense
Rohyt Belani
Chief Executive Officer, Co-Founder
Aaron Higbee
Chief Technology Officer, Co-Founder
Mel Wesley
Chief Financial Officer
Keith Ibarguen
Chief Product Officer
Brandi Moore
Chief Operating Officer
Shane McGee
General Counsel, Chief Privacy Officer
Cofense Office Locations
Cofense has offices in Leesburg, Birmingham, Melbourne, Cork and in 4 other locations
Leesburg, VA, US (HQ)
1602 Village Market Blvd SE #400leesburg
Birmingham, AL, US
Wells Fargo Tower, 420 20th St N #1825birmingham
Melbourne, AU
17/570 Bourke St
Cork, IE
134, Phoenix House, Monahan Rd, Ballintemple
Chiyoda City, JP
Level 27 Tokyo Sankei Building
1-7-2
Singapore, SG
60 Albert St, 14 01
Cofense Financials and Metrics
Summary Metrics
Founding Date | 2011 |
Cofense total Funding | $58 m |
Cofense latest funding size | $42.5 m |
Time since last funding | 6 years ago |
Cofense investors | Bessemer Venture Partners, Paladin Capital Group, Aldrich Capital Partners |
Cofense's latest funding round in July 2016 was reported to be $42.5 m. In total, Cofense has raised $58 m
Cofense Acquisitions / Subsidiaries
| Company Name | Date | Deal Size |
|---|---|---|
| Cyberfish | April 07, 2021 | |
| Malcovery Security | October 15, 2015 | |
| Cofense GmbH | ||
| Cofense Ireland Limited | ||
| Cofense Ltd. |
Cofense Cybersecurity Score
Cofense Online and Social Media Presence
5.93k Twitter followers
Cofense has 5.93k Twitter Followers. The number of followers has increased 0.7% month over month and increased 1.5% quarter over quarter
Cofense's Trends
Twitter Engagement Stats for @Cofense
7.3k
Tweets
284
Following
5.9k
Followers
76
Tweets last 30 days
3
Avg. likes per Tweet
72.4%
Tweets with engagement
Cofense Company Culture
Overall Culture
B+
74/100
CEO Rating
A
78/100
Compensation
A
82/100
Cofense News and Updates
July 29, 2019
BlackRock is reportedly in talks to take over Cofense after US security concerns
BlackRock, an investor in Cofense, is in advanced talks to take over the U.S. cybersecurity firm.
June 04, 2019
Cofense Report Reveals Weaknesses in Secure Email Gateways, Illustrates Critical Role of Human Intelligence in Phishing Defense
2019 Phishing Threats and Malware Review highlights the latest evolutions to threat actor campaigns and enhanced capacity for malware to evade perimeter controls and penetrate user inboxes LEESBURG, Va., June 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Cofense™, the global leader in intelligent phishing...
May 08, 2019
Cofense Partners with NINJIO to Bring Hollywood-Style Storytelling to Security Awareness Offering
LEESBURG, Va., May 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Cofense™, the global leader in intelligent phishing defense solutions, announced a partnership with NINJIO, a leading creator of cyber security awareness training. NINJIO'S cyber security content will be accessible by customers using the Cofense...
April 10, 2019
Cybersecurity firm Cofense says Pamplona to sell stake after U.S. probe
U.S. cybersecurity firm Cofense Inc said on Wednesday that buyout firm Pamplona Capital Management is seeking to sell its stake in the company following a year-long probe by U.S. national security regulators.
November 16, 2018
Cofense Named a Leader in the 2018 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Security Awareness Computer-Based Training
LEESBURG, Va., Nov. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Cofense™, the leading provider of human-driven phishing defense solutions world-wide, announced it was named a leader in Gartner's November 2018 Magic Quadrant for Security Awareness Computer-Based Training. Cofense has been recognized as ...
July 30, 2018
Cofense SOARs Above Existing Security Orchestration and Automation Offerings Leveraging Human-Intelligence to Stop Active Cyber Attacks
LEESBURG, Va., July 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Cofense™, the leading provider of human-driven phishing defense solutions worldwide, today announced the introduction of the industry's first Phishing-Specific Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) platform to help organizations...
Cofense Blogs
May 23, 2022
SEG Effectiveness: Three Takeaways from the 2022 State of Phishing Report
The post SEG Effectiveness: Three Takeaways from the 2022 State of Phishing Report appeared first on Cofense.
May 20, 2022
Hackers Utilize SwissTransfer To Deploy Phishing Scam
The post Hackers Utilize SwissTransfer To Deploy Phishing Scam appeared first on Cofense.
May 19, 2022
Cofense Earns 2022 Top Rated Award from TrustRadius
The post Cofense Earns 2022 Top Rated Award from TrustRadius appeared first on Cofense.
May 11, 2022
5 Tips to Thwart Business Email Compromise (BEC) Attacks
The post 5 Tips to Thwart Business Email Compromise (BEC) Attacks appeared first on Cofense.
May 09, 2022
10 Enhancements to the Cofense Triage and ServiceNow Security Incident Response Integration
The post 10 Enhancements to the Cofense Triage and ServiceNow Security Incident Response Integration appeared first on Cofense.
May 03, 2022
Energy/Infrastructure Enterprises Targeted by HTML Phishing Campaign
The post Energy/Infrastructure Enterprises Targeted by HTML Phishing Campaign appeared first on Cofense.
Cofense Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cofense founded?
Cofense was founded in 2011.
Who are Cofense key executives?
Cofense's key executives are Rohyt Belani, Aaron Higbee and Mel Wesley.
How many employees does Cofense have?
Cofense has 415 employees.
Who are Cofense competitors?
Competitors of Cofense include Modern Technology Solutions, Mimecast and BlueVoyant.
Where is Cofense headquarters?
Cofense headquarters is located at 1602 Village Market Blvd SE #400leesburg, Leesburg.
Where are Cofense offices?
Cofense has offices in Leesburg, Birmingham, Melbourne, Cork and in 4 other locations.
How many offices does Cofense have?
Cofense has 8 offices.
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