# Next-Gen Cybersecurity Startups Cybersecurity Startup Strike Obtained a Seed Round for $5.4M By Grace Mahas | Published 2022-05-18 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cybersecurity-startup-strike References: [techcrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/20/strike-security-seed-continuous-pentesting/) & [strike.sh](https://strike.sh/)  Strike Security is a "continuous penetration testing platform that combines automation with ethical hackers." The cybersecurity startup recently obtained $5.4 million in a seed round investment. The brand states it will use the funding to make "bug hunting" more accessible to small businesses. Since Strike Security uses ethical hackers -- or "Strikers" -- alongside automation, the startup is able to offer [continuous vulnerability monitoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vulnerability-management) at a significantly more accessible price than many competitors. Striker integrates with management and communication systems, such as Jira and [Slack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armo), to allow developers to remain closely integrated with the platform. It also offers [automated reporting for compliance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compliance-management) and automated scans on a recurring basis. “Traditionally, penetration testing is done at most one or two times a year because it is extremely expensive and time-consuming,” stated Santiago Rosenblatt, the 25-year-old founder and CEO of Strike. “In the current context, where the use of digital tools has increased in all areas of our lives, security needs require a different approach, so we created a solution that allows this type of testing to be carried out consistently. Thanks to it, companies can now detect and resolve critical vulnerabilities at a much lower cost and in less time." Image Credit: Strike Security ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Continuous Vulnerability Monitoring:** Startups can focus on developing affordable and automated solutions for continuous vulnerability monitoring that can be integrated with management and communication systems. - **Bug Hunting for Small Businesses:** Developers can offer affordable and accessible bug hunting solutions that cater specifically to small businesses' cybersecurity requirements. - **Automated Reporting for Compliance:** Startups can develop platforms that offer automated reporting functionality, ensuring companies remain compliant with regulatory standards. ### Who This Affects Most - **Cybersecurity:** The cybersecurity industry can leverage ethical hackers and automation to develop more affordable and accessible solutions for continuous penetration testing. - **Small Business:** Small businesses can benefit from accessible and affordable cybersecurity solutions that cater to their unique requirements. - **Compliance and Regulatory Standards:** Regulatory bodies can use automated reporting functionality to easily track compliance of companies with cybersecurity regulation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Proactive Cybersecurity Startups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/network-perception.md) - [Cloud-Focused Cybersecurity Startups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyera.md) - [Software Security Startups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grip-security.md) - [Application Security Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cider-security.md) - [Crypto-Tailored Security Startups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cryptoarmor.md) - [Automated Code Security](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeropath.md) - [Gamified Cybersecurity Training Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cybersecurity-training-solution.md) - [Expanded Cybersecurity Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guardz.md) - [Simplified Cybersecurity Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cybersecurity-management-platform.md)