Cequence Security
- 15/12/2021
- Series C
- $60,000,000
Cequence Security is a venture-backed cybersecurity software company founded in 2015 and based in Sunnyvale, CA. Its mission is to transform application security by consolidating multiple security functions into an open, AI-powered software platform that protects customers’ APIs and web-based applications from automated bot attacks and vulnerability exploits. The company is led by industry veterans that previously held leadership positions at Palo Alto Networks and Symantec. Customers include F500 organizations across multiple vertical markets, and the solution has earned multiple industry accolades, including the 2020 SC Award for Best Web Application and 2018 Gartner Cool Vendor. Learn more at www.cequence.ai.
- Industry Computer & Network Security
- Website https://www.cequence.ai/
- LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/cequence-security/about/
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Ameya TalwalkarFounder
I am a passionate individual who enjoys building new security solutions with innovation and
drive. Experienced in converting proof-of-concept projects, into award winning products, used by millions customers.
Sixteen years of software development experience developing award winning security
software products. Last eight years - managing high performing engineering teams.
Engineering leader for Symantec's entire anti-malware engines platform, which blocks
over 5 Billion threats per year.
Hands-on technical leader experienced in building and managing strong technical
engineering teams across multiple locations in US, India and China
Expert in both waterfall and agile methods of software development, including
transformation of engineering teams from waterfall to agile methodology
Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills combined with ability to build influential
relationships with customers and partners
Track record of defining and refining engineering processes to improve product quality
and delivery
Expert in network security with Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), Web Application
Firewall (WAF) and other general network security technologies
Experience is building machine learning based solutions and big data systems to build the
most comprehensive security intelligence
Experience in the Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) based security models and
participation in related IETF standards and protocols