SecStrike, an advanced offensive cybersecurity and AI research firm, has successfully concluded its 45-million-baht (US$1.25 million) seed funding round. This funding, provided by a major strategic cybersecurity investor in Thailand, will speed up the development of SecStrike’s patented Adaptive Threat Validation Engine (ATVE) and aid the company’s upcoming global growth.
Founded by CEO Chris Puranasamriddhi and Dr. Varin Khera, who serves as the company’s head of research and chief technology officer (CTO), SecStrike creates cutting-edge AI-powered red-team and continuous threat validation solutions aimed at mimicking and simulating actual attacker actions for businesses around the globe.
Creating a research center based in Oxford
This initial investment enables SecStrike to set up a specialized research facility in Oxford, concentrating on AI-enhanced offensive security, automated attack analysis, and extensive threat modeling. The Oxford hub places SecStrike within one of the globe’s most esteemed innovation environments and will investigate possible collaboration prospects across Oxford’s wider innovation and startup communities (without any official partnership being suggested).
Boosting research through a top Indian organization
As part of its worldwide research strategy, SecStrike is working with scholars from prestigious Indian universities, aiming to release multiple peer-reviewed articles in renowned AI and cybersecurity publications. This effort strengthens SecStrike’s academic base and highlights its dedication to making significant scientific advancements in offensive AI and automated threat assessment.
Shaping the next era of AI-powered cyber attacks
This initial funding round allows SecStrike to:
Development of the ATVE platform’s scale
Enhance research and development activities in Oxford
Grow engineering and research recruitment on a global scale
Share innovative discoveries via joint academic efforts
Develop meaningful connections with innovation centers, academic research organizations, and cybersecurity startup programs
Move forward with fully self-governing, AI-powered red-team modeling and ongoing threat assessment
Quotes from the chief executive and CTO of SecStrike
Offensive AI will redefine cybersecurity, and SecStrike aims to be at the forefront of this change,” stated Mr. Khera, the CTO of SecStrike. “Our research facility in Oxford and our worldwide growth initiatives are bringing us nearer to a future where automated red-team systems function non-stop, smartly, and on a large scale.
This initial funding round is a strong confirmation of our vision,” said Mr. Chris, the company’s chief executive. “We are thrilled to collaborate with top-tier partners and investors as we develop the most sophisticated offensive security platform of the coming decade.
About SecStrike
SecStrike is a cybersecurity and AI research firm focused on automated penetration testing, red-team support, and ongoing threat verification. Utilizing its proprietary ATVE technology, SecStrike provides intelligent, AI-powered attack simulations that replicate actual attacker actions. SecStrike functions in Thailand and major international cybersecurity markets.
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