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Aqua Security, Cyscale, Orca Security and RAD Security Compared
Aqua SecurityAqua Security sells a cloud native application protection platform that scans code, images and cloud workloads before deployment and enforces policy on running containers, virtual machines and serverless functions at runtime, along with a separate module for AI usage governance.aquasec.comCyscaleCyscale sells a Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform that combines cloud security posture management, identity and entitlement analysis, data protection and compliance checks to help security teams find and prioritize cloud misconfigurations and vulnerabilities.cyscale.comOrca SecurityOrca Security sells a cloud security platform covering posture, AI discovery, code scanning, workload protection, and detection and response, sold as five named solution areas.orca.securityRAD SecurityRAD Security sells a cloud-native application protection platform that combines cloud security posture management, Kubernetes security, runtime threat detection and software supply chain risk analysis.radsecurity.ai
What it sells
  • Vulnerability Management[5]Code-to-cloud vulnerability management.
  • Container Security[5]Full lifecycle protection for containerized applications.
  • Cloud Workload Protection (CWPP)[5]Runtime protection for cloud native workloads.
  • Kubernetes Security[5]Kubernetes security for the enterprise.
  • CSPM[1]Agentless scanning of cloud environments across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud and Alibaba Cloud to identify misconfigurations and vulnerabilities.
  • Contextual Analysis[1]Correlates vulnerabilities and misconfigurations across workloads and access control to help prioritize remediation.
  • Compliance and Governance[1]Provides in-app security standards and policy templates for frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA and PCI DSS.
  • CIEM[1]An identity dashboard that monitors user permissions and privilege access across cloud accounts such as Okta.
  • DSPMA product line focused on protecting data across cloud environments.
  • Security Knowledge Graph[1]Maps networks of cloud assets, identities and workloads to show relationships and properties of assets.
  • Reduce cloud risk[4]Scans cloud accounts for misconfigurations and compliance gaps and prioritizes exposures so a team can show its cloud risk status to the board.
  • Secure AI[4]Finds AI models, packages and agents running across an organization's cloud accounts and applies posture and data-exposure checks to them.
  • Code securely[4]Scans code, dependencies, infrastructure-as-code and secrets before deployment and scores findings against live cloud context.
  • Protect workloads[4]Applies agentless scanning to virtual machines, containers and serverless workloads to find vulnerabilities and malware.
  • Detect and respondMonitors cloud environments for attacks in progress and supports containment of affected resources.
  • CloudBot[2]Analyzes cloud misconfigurations, maps fix paths and routes issues to the responsible owner.
  • VulnBot[2]Prioritizes vulnerabilities using runtime context and filters out risks that are not present in running workloads.
  • GRCBot[2]Aligns security findings to compliance frameworks and pulls evidence to generate audit-ready artifacts.
  • RADBot[2]Investigates security incidents and hunts threats across cloud, runtime and AI data sources, tracing root cause through correlated evidence.
  • AgentKeeper[2]Provides security monitoring for AI agents running in production environments.
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Headquarters
Boston, United States[1]London, United Kingdom[2]Not stated on its pagesNot stated on its pages
Founded
2015[1]Not stated on its pagesNot stated on its pagesNot stated on its pages
Ownership and funding
Privately held[4]Not stated on its pagesNot stated on its pagesNot stated on its pages
Named customers
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Recent news
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  • May 12, 2026Orca Security announced it was included in Rising in Cyber 2026, an annual list from Notable Capital covering 30 private cybersecurity startups.[6]
  • April 13, 2026Orca Security announced a strategic distribution agreement with TD SYNNEX covering North America.[5]
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  • G2: listed, seen October 27, 2026[7]
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Who it fits
From its own pages, the company sells mainly to teams that run cloud native workloads, and it lists industry pages for Federal and Financial Services. Kubernetes Security is described as being for the enterprise. A Hybrid and Multi-Cloud entry covers securing applications across hybrid and multi-cloud.Not written yetNot written yetNot written yet
Last verified
September 27, 2026November 3, 2026September 27, 2026October 21, 2026

About Aqua Security

Aqua Security sells a cloud native application protection platform that scans code, images and cloud workloads before deployment and enforces policy on running containers, virtual machines and serverless functions at runtime, along with a separate module for AI usage governance. The platform is described as monitoring behavior, detecting exploitable risk, enforcing policy and containing threats across the application lifecycle. The site has industry pages for Federal, described as protecting highly sensitive data. It also has a Financial Services page, which covers protecting FinServs from cyber threats.[3][5]

Software Supply Chain Security is described as protecting code, tools and processes. Vulnerability Management is described as code-to-cloud vulnerability management meant to reduce noise and fix fast. Container Security is described as full lifecycle protection for containerized applications. Cloud Workload Protection (CWPP) is described as runtime protection for every cloud native workload. GenAI Application Security is described as securing GenAI applications from code to runtime. A news item on the site says Aqua Security turns runtime intelligence into action with agentic response and debuts risk dashboards.[5]

The solutions listing includes a Compliance entry, which is about proving compliance in the most regulated environments. A Hybrid and Multi-Cloud entry covers securing applications across hybrid and multi-cloud.[2][5]

Aqua Security on the record

Sources

Aqua Security full record

  1. [1]60m additional fundingAqua Security · aquasec.com · published January 3, 2024 · Tier A
  2. [2]Aqua cloud native security platformAqua Security · aquasec.com · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]aquasec.comAqua Security · aquasec.com · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]Aqua security hires datto veteran as cmo eyes potential ipoAqua Security · aquasec.com · published July 27, 2021 · Tier A
  5. [5]Aqua Cloud Native Security, Container & Serverless SecurityAqua Security · undated page, accessed October 23, 2026 · Tier A

Cyscale full record

  1. [1]cyscale.comCyscale · cyscale.com · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]Canon japan cyscale advanced managed cloud security servicesCyscale · cyscale.com · published January 20, 2025 · Tier A

Orca Security full record

  1. [1]orca.securityOrca Security · orca.security · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]PlatformOrca Security · orca.security · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]Orca Security Report 99.9 of Fixable AI Vulnerabilities Remain Unpatched as AI Moves Into ProductionOrca Security via Business Wire · businesswire.com · published July 9, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]Orca Security | AI-Powered Cloud Security Platform & CNAPPOrca Security · undated page, accessed October 27, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]Orca Security Accelerates AI-Driven Cloud Security Growth with TD SYNNEX PartnershipBusiness Wire · published April 13, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]Orca Security Named to Rising in Cyber 2026 for Third Consecutive YearBusiness Wire · published May 12, 2026 · Tier A
  7. [7]Orca Security Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features - G2G2 · undated page, accessed October 27, 2026 · Tier C

RAD Security full record

  1. [1]Female foundersRAD Security · radsecurity.ai · published April 29, 2024 · Tier A
  2. [2]radsecurity.aiRAD Security · radsecurity.ai · undated page, accessed October 21, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]PressRAD Security · radsecurity.ai · undated page, accessed October 21, 2026 · Tier A

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