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Lacework, Inc. scores 8/10 on the AskCyborg Cyborg Score (Strong). Acquired by enterprise security leader Fortinet, Lacework's behavioral-analytics-driven CNAPP now powers one of the market's most comprehensive full-stack cloud security solutions. Lacework was founded in 2015 and raised over $1.8 billion in venture funding, reaching a peak valuation of $8.3 billion in November 2021. The acquisition by Fortinet (August 2024).

What is Lacework, Inc.'s industry? Lacework, Inc. (lacework.com) operates in Cybersecurity Software. AskCyborg classifies Lacework, Inc. under Cybersecurity Software in its company registry.

Lacework is a cloud security platform that automates aspects of security, including configuration assessment, behavior monitoring, anomaly and threat detection, as well as incident investigation, and offers continuous...

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Acquired by enterprise security leader Fortinet, Lacework's behavioral-analytics-driven CNAPP now powers one of the market's most...

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Industry Cybersecurity Software
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Lacework, Inc. Overview

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Lacework is a cloud security platform that automates aspects of security, including configuration assessment, behavior monitoring, anomaly and threat detection, as well as incident investigation, and offers continuous monitoring of all cloud components such as workloads, applications, processes, containers, machines, users, and accounts. The company was acquired on August 1, 2024 by Fortinet.

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Lacework built its cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP) around behavioral analytics, establishing baselines of normal behavior for cloud workloads and flagging deviations. Lacework has been fully absorbed into Fortinet's product portfolio as FortiCNAPP, with documentation hosted at docs.fortinet.com and customers now working through Fortinet's sales and support channels.

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Lacework competes with other cloud security providers including Saviynt, Aqua Security, Illumio, ForeScout Technologies, and DigitalStakeout. As part of Fortinet, Lacework now has the backing of an established enterprise security vendor with cross-sell opportunities across its broader product portfolio.

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Lacework, Inc. operates in Cybersecurity Software.

Key facts

Founded: 2015 · Headquarters: Mountain View, US · Employees: 167 - 171 · Revenue: $100M - $250M

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  • Fortinet acquired 225 cloud security and AI patents from the acquisition, increasing Fortinet's patent portfolio to over 1,800.
  • The platform covers CSPM, CWPP, CIEM, CDR, code security, and as of January 2026, DSPM.
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  • August 2024Acquired by Fortinet for an undisclosed price
  • January 2026Lacework platform integrated Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) capabilities
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Aqua SecurityCloud-native application protection platform→WizCloud security posture management and workload protection→IllumioZero-trust cloud security and microsegmentation→

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Frequently asked questions

What does Lacework, Inc. do?+
Lacework is a cloud security platform that automates aspects of security, including configuration assessment, behavior monitoring, anomaly and threat detection, as well as incident investigation, and offers continuous...
What is Lacework, Inc.'s Cyborg Score?+
Lacework, Inc. has a Cyborg Score of 8/10 (Strong). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are Lacework, Inc.'s main competitors?+
Named competitors include Aqua Security, Wiz, Illumio. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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