February 5, 2025:
Astra Secures $2.7M for AI-Driven Cyber Defense - Astra Security, a startup focused on AI-powered penetration testing, raised $2.7 million to enhance its capabilities and expand cloud offerings. The platform mimics hacker behavior, providing continuous pentest services integrated directly into development lifecycles. Its AI-driven engine uncovers vulnerabilities, aided by security experts who retrain the AI on missed detections. Developers can utilize the Astranaut chatbot for quick fixes.
Astras clients include mid to large-sized organizations, with over 800 engineering teams globally. The recent funding, led by Emergent Ventures, aims to bolster AI development for improved cybersecurity solutions.
