Orca Security — Cyborg Score 8/10

Strong
Cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP)

Strategic Profile

Orca Security is recognized as the pioneer in agentless cloud security, and over the past year expanded its AI-powered cloud security platform with new innovations including AI-powered security agents and strengthened partnerships with AWS, Oracle, and Zscaler. The agentless architecture is estimated to save $393K annually on installations and maintenance with a 207% ROI.

Cyborg Score Rationale

Orca Security has raised $640M from tier-one investors like Redpoint Ventures, GGV Capital, and Temasek with a $1.8B valuation. The company was named to Rising in Cyber 2026 for the third consecutive year, joining a cohort recognized for defining the next generation of cybersecurity. Strong product-market fit and strategic partnerships offset competitive intensity in the crowded cloud security market.

Top Insights

  • Orca deploys in under 10 minutes using agentless architecture, achieving rapid visibility that competitors typically require 5-10 minutes or longer to establish
  • CEO Gil Geron emphasizes that AI is redefining cloud operations, with Orca embedding AI-powered security agents and real-time AI activity detection to help security teams keep pace with innovation
  • In May 2024, the company announced investments in EMEA with 270% growth in deal registrations and 50% increase in closing deals
  • A jury trial with competitor Wiz regarding cloud security patent infringement is scheduled to commence December 8, 2025

Named Competitors

  • Prisma Cloud — Enterprise cloud security posture management and CNAPP
  • Lacework CNAPP — AI-driven autonomous cloud security (acquired 2024)
  • Wiz — Cloud infrastructure entitlements management and runtime protection
  • CloudSploit/Qualys Cloud — Vulnerability and compliance management for cloud

Recent Developments

  • (May 2026) Named to Rising in Cyber 2026 for third consecutive year and released 2026 State of Application Security Report
  • (December 2025) Expanded strategic partnership with Zscaler for zero trust and cloud risk management; appointed Gera Dorfman as Chief Product Officer
  • (July 2025) Expanded runtime protection to hybrid and private cloud environments
  • (May 2025) Integrated with AWS Security Hub for enhanced cloud risk visibility

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