Phylum

Phylum is a Software Supply Chain Security Company founded in 2020 and based in the United States. The company offers a security-as-code platform that provides security and risk teams with enhanced visibility into the code development lifecycle, enabling them to enforce security policies without disrupting innovation. Phylum analyzes open-source software packages upon publication, contextualizing the associated risks to protect developers and applications at the open-source ecosystem's perimeter and the tools used for source code development. In 2022, Phylum's analysis of open-source packages uncovered thousands of new malicious packages, malicious authors, and supply chain risks. This led to a significant enhancement of open-source software and the company was honored with the first inaugural Black Hat Innovation Spotlight award. The company recently secured a $15.00M Series A investment on 03 May 2022, with participation from notable investors including SixThirty, TechOperators, ClearSky, Atlassian, Ballistic Ventures, and First In. With its focus on enhancing software supply chain security, Phylum presents an innovative solution to address the increasing cybersecurity challenges in software development, making it a compelling investment opportunity with strong growth potential. The company's strategic partnerships and impactful recognition underline its promising trajectory in the security technology domain. Moreover, the platform's seamless integration into CI/CD pipelines positions Phylum as a valuable asset for organizations aiming to fortify their defense strategies at the earliest stages of software development.