Core Security Technologies

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American computer and network security company

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nameFortra (formerly Core Security by HelpSystems)
logoFile:Hs-core-security-logo (1).jpg
foundation1996
location6455 City West Parkway
Eden Prairie, MN
key_peopleJohn Racine, Identity Governance Solutions
Brian Wenngatz, General Manager
industryComputer Security
Vulnerability Management
Security Consulting Services
productsPenetration testing, vulnerability management, identity governance & administration
parentHelpSystems

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| name = Fortra (formerly Core Security by HelpSystems) | logo = File:Hs-core-security-logo (1).jpg | foundation = 1996 | location = 6455 City West Parkway Eden Prairie, MN | key_people = John Racine, Identity Governance Solutions Brian Wenngatz, General Manager | industry = Computer Security Vulnerability Management Security Consulting Services | products = Penetration testing, vulnerability management, identity governance & administration | parent = HelpSystems

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Fortra, formerly known as Core Security by HelpSystems, is an American computer and network security company that provides cyber threat prevention and identity access management software products and services, including penetration testing, network traffic analysis, threat detection, privileged access management, and identity governance The company’s research arm, CoreLabs, identifies new IT security vulnerabilities, publishes public vulnerability advisories, and works with vendors to assist in eliminating the exposures they find.

In February 2019, HelpSystems acquired the Core Security products from SecureAuth. HelpSystems is a global enterprise software company working in the areas of automation and cybersecurity.

In 2022, the company rebranded as Fortra. Matt Reck is CEO of the company.

History

In 1996, Core Security was founded in Buenos Aires, Argentina. One year later, the CoreLabs Research group was established and published its first advisory.

Core conducted its first penetration test for a U.S. company in 1998. In the same year, Core Security was recognized as an "Endeavor Entrepreneur" by the Endeavor Foundation, which supports entrepreneurial projects in emerging markets.

In 2000, the company opened its first U.S. office in New York, NY. Two years later, Core released the first and second versions of their flagship penetration testing product, Core Impact Pro.

In 2002, Morgan Stanley became a shareholder in Core, investing USD 1.5 million and retaining a seat on the board. In 2003, the company's U.S. headquarters were relocated from New York to Boston, and in 2009, Core added development sites in Boston and India.

Mark Hatton was named CEO in March 2009 and served in that role until 2015.

Core announced the beta of its new security testing and measurement product, Core Insight, in 2010.

In 2012, Core announced partnerships with nCircleand NT Objectives.

In 2014, Core Security added Intrinium to its Partner Program, expanding its reach to the Pacific Northwest. In the same year, Core Security announced the latest version of its Core Attack Intelligence Platform.

In December 2015, Core Security was acquired by identity and access management (IAM) company Courion; in May 2016, Courion rebranded itself with the Core Security name.

In 2022, Helpsystems rebranded to Fortra.

Mergers and acquisitions

In July 2016, Core Security Technologies acquired Damballa for $US 9 million.

In 2017, Core Security merged with SecureAuth and in 2019, HelpSystems acquired the Core Security solutions from SecureAuth. A year later, on March 4, 2020, Core Security by Helpsystems acquired Cobalt Strike.

Recognition

In 2013, Core Security was named to the 2013 Inc. 500/5000 List.

In 2014, Core Security won the Information Security Magazine and SearchSecurity.com 2014 Readers' Choice Awards for "Excellence in Vulnerability Management."

Research and advisories

According to its website, Core Security's research department, Core Labs, conducts research in system vulnerabilities, cyber attack planning and simulation, source code auditing and cryptography. Core Labs publishes security advisories, technical papers, project information and shared software tools for public use, with its researchers participating in IT security research conferences including the Black Hat Briefings.

References

References

  1. "Inc. Magazine Unveils Its Annual Exclusive List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies - the Inc.500|5000". CORE Security.
  2. (7 February 2019). "HelpSystems Picks Up SecureAuth's Core Security Portfolio". Channelnomics.
  3. Roth, Madison. (2025-05-12). "Eden Prairie-based Fortra Buys a Piece of Boston Cybersecurity Firm".
  4. (2002-03-04). "Technologies announces first comprehensive penetration testing tool". CORE Security.
  5. "Core Security names Hatton CEO; Aims to broaden pen testing".
  6. (2003-05-30). "Technologies Appoints New CEO & Relocates Corporate Headquarters to Boston". CORE Security.
  7. "Team {{!}} PSG".
  8. "Tripwire, Inc – IT Security Software to improve data security and regulatory compliance". Ncircle.com.
  9. (2012-04-18). "Core Security & NT OBJECTives Partner to Deliver First-of-its-Kind Comprehensive View of Web Application Security Posture". CORE Security.
  10. Core Security. "[http://www.coresecurity.com/grid/core-security-press-releases Core Security Press Releases] {{webarchive. link. (2014-08-26 ." January 30, 2014. July 29, 2014.)
  11. (7 August 2014). "Prioritizing vulnerabilities to close gaps where it matters". net-security.org.
  12. (2015-12-10). "Courion Acquires Core Security - WSJ". Wall Street Journal.
  13. Karkaria, Urvaksh. (9 December 2015). "Courion acquires Boston's Core Security".
  14. (2016-05-25). "Courion has Rebranded as the New Core Security". Core Security.
  15. Cox, Mark. (2022-11-18). "Fortra sees rebrand from HelpSystems as integral to channel plans".
  16. (2022-11-02). "HelpSystems sheds former identity and rebrands as Forta".
  17. "Atlanta's Damballa sold for nearly $9 million - Atlanta Business Chronicle".
  18. (22 September 2017). "SecureAuth Acquired for $225 Million, to Merge With Core Security - SecurityWeek".
  19. "HelpSystems Picks Up SecureAuth's Core Security Portfolio". Channelnomics.
  20. (2020-03-04). "HelpSystems Makes Another Acquisition, Scooping Up Cobalt Strike".
  21. (2013-08-21). "Named to the 2013 Inc. 500/5000 List". CORE Security.
  22. (2014-11-25). "Wins 2014 Readers' Choice Award for Excellence in Vulnerability Management". CORE Security.
  23. "Core Advisories". CORE Security.
  24. Gregg Keizer. (2010-05-06). "Security firm reveals Microsoft's 'silent' patches". Computerworld.

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