Interview with Jimmy Mesta, Co-Founder and CTO of RAD Security, discussing his insights on the real-time defense company
RAD Security, a pioneering cyber defense company, is making waves in the cloud security sector with its innovative AI-powered platform. Led by veteran security engineering leader Jimmy Mesta, the company is set to redefine how businesses approach cloud security.
Mesta, co-founder and CTO of RAD Security, brings a unique blend of practical engineering, leadership in cloud security, and community engagement in open security standards to the table. His extensive experience includes holding leadership roles in enterprises adopting cloud services and containerization, notably at Signal Sciences, where he led offensive and defensive security teams and helped develop developer-friendly security solutions.
RAD Security was founded in 2021 by Mesta and Brooke Motta. The company's AI-driven cloud and runtime security products, under Mesta's technical leadership, are setting new standards in the industry.
AI-Powered Security Solutions
At the heart of RAD Security's platform are AI agents that enhance key security functions, including vulnerability management, detection and response, and threat modeling. These agents communicate and collaborate as a team, addressing complex challenges in cloud security, from vulnerability management to threat detection.
The platform continuously adapts to new threats, delivering faster, more effective detection with fewer false positives. This approach addresses the biggest challenge in cloud security today - the overwhelming number of vulnerabilities, false positives, and resource limitations that security teams face.
Success and Recognition
RAD Security's innovative approach has not gone unnoticed. In 2024, the company was the only one selected to compete in both the RSA Conference Innovation Sandbox and the Blackhat Startup Spotlight Competition. They received the audience choice award in both competitions, a testament to the platform's effectiveness and potential.
Mesta, who is also the leader of the OWASP Kubernetes Top Ten Project and has presented at global security conferences, considers being chosen as a finalist for the RSA Innovation Sandbox and the Blackhat Startup Spotlight top ten as his favourite memory working for the company so far.
Future Goals
RAD Security's goal is to show how security isn't just about protection, but a powerful business enabler. The company's future plans include helping customers uncover hidden costs tied to technical debt or inefficiencies, expanding their platform's ability to consolidate tools, optimizing cloud resources, and staying ahead of emerging threats.
With the cloud security sector projected to reach billions of dollars as organizations prioritize more advanced, proactive security solutions, RAD Security's AI-powered cyber defense platform positions them well to capture a significant share of the growing market.
Recently, RAD Security successfully completed a $14 million Series A funding round, led by Cheyenne Ventures, further fueling their mission to revolutionize cloud security.
[1] Mesta's involvement with OWASP and his speaking engagements at major security conferences such as KubeCon and RSAC can be found in their respective resources. [2] For more information on RAD Security's technical leadership under Jimmy Mesta, refer to the company's official website. [3] Details about RAD Security's success in helping a financial services customer save over $300,000 a year in cloud spending can be found in a case study on the company's website.
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