SecurityScorecard, Inc.

United States · securityscorecard.com · 26 vendors

SecurityScorecard, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that provides a security rating platform designed to empower organizations with collaborative security intelligence. The company specializes in AI-powered security ratings, supply chain detection, and risk management platforms, helping businesses understand, improve, and communicate cybersecurity risk. Its platform identifies vulnerabilities and offers solutions for self-monitoring, third-party risk management, board reporting, and cyber insurance underwriting.

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26 direct vendors, 268 subvendors

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Migration Readiness: 8/10

Assessed by AI based on technology stack characteristics (cloud-native vs legacy, containerization, microservices), regulatory environment, data residency requirements, financial stability, and vendor lock-in risks. The score ranges from 0-10, where higher scores indicate better readiness for technology migration.

SecurityScorecard exhibits high migration readiness, primarily driven by its cutting-edge technology stack. The extensive use of Amazon Web Services (AWS), Kubernetes, Docker, Python, and Go signifies a cloud-native, containerized, and microservices-oriented architecture. This modern foundation is highly portable and flexible, significantly reducing technical barriers to migration. Furthermore, the company's strong financial position, marked by consistent growth and substantial capital raised, provides the necessary resources to fund complex migration initiatives. However, several factors introduce complexity and temper the overall readiness score. Significant data residency requirements, particularly for EU/EEA residents under GDPR and potential PHI handling under HIPAA for healthcare customers, will necessitate meticulous planning for data transfer mechanisms and potential re-architecting for data localization. The 'Assessment Required' status for HIPAA and ISO 27001 compliance could introduce regulatory hurdles or require re-certification during a migration. While the core infrastructure is highly portable, the management of '33 services' from various vendors implies numerous integration points that would need careful consideration and potential re-engineering during a migration. The 'Vendor Lock-in Risk: Unknown' also represents a potential challenge, as specific vendor contracts or proprietary technologies could complicate transitions.

Compliance

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SOC 2 (source) — Compliant

SecurityScorecard explicitly and prominently self-declares SOC 2 Type II compliance on its homepage ('SOC 2 Type II & GDPR Compliant'). SOC 2 Type II is the most rigorous level of SOC 2 attestation, requiring an independent auditor to assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls over a defined period (typically 6–12 months). As a cloud-based SaaS cybersecurity platform handling sensitive customer data, SOC 2 Type II compliance is both expected and confirmed. The risk is Low because: (1) the company has achieved the highest SOC 2 tier; (2) SOC 2 is a voluntary framework with no regulatory penalties for non-compliance per se; (3) the primary risk is reputational and contractual (customers may require SOC 2 reports). The main residual risk is that the report may not be current or may have qualified opinions — details not publicly available.

Evidence: https://securityscorecard.com, https://trustcenter.securityscorecard.com/

ISO 27001 (source) — Assessment Required

ISO 27001 certification status for SecurityScorecard could not be confirmed or denied from publicly available sources. The company's homepage and privacy policy do not mention ISO 27001. However, given that the company: (1) holds SOC 2 Type II (which has significant overlap with ISO 27001 controls); (2) operates in the cybersecurity industry where ISO 27001 is a common baseline; (3) serves enterprise and government customers who frequently require ISO 27001 — it is plausible the company holds or is pursuing certification. The risk is Low because: ISO 27001 is a voluntary standard; non-certification does not constitute regulatory non-compliance; the company's SOC 2 Type II provides comparable assurance to many customers. The primary risk is competitive/contractual if key customers require ISO 27001 specifically.

Evidence: https://securityscorecard.com, https://trustcenter.securityscorecard.com/

NIS2 (source) — Assessment Required

SecurityScorecard operates as a digital infrastructure and ICT service management provider — categories explicitly listed under NIS2 as Essential or Important Entities. The company provides cybersecurity ratings, third-party risk management, and threat intelligence services to organizations across the EU, and has European operations (serving EU customers, with EU-based employees and data processing). NIS2 applies to 'digital providers' including managed security service providers and online marketplace/platform operators with 50+ employees or €10M+ turnover. SecurityScorecard, as a company trusted by 25,000+ organizations globally with significant EU customer presence, almost certainly exceeds these thresholds. The risk is Medium because: (1) NIS2 enforcement is still maturing across EU member states (transposition deadline was October 2024); (2) SecurityScorecard's exact EU entity structure and registration status under NIS2 is not publicly confirmed; (3) non-compliance penalties can reach €10M or 2% of global turnover for Important Entities. Assessment is required to confirm the specific EU member state(s) of registration and applicable NIS2 category.

Evidence: https://securityscorecard.com, https://securityscorecard.com/solutions/compliance/, https://trustcenter.securityscorecard.com/

Financials

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Financial Resilience Score: 7/10

SecurityScorecard is a well-capitalized private company having raised approximately $290+ million across multiple funding rounds from top-tier investors including Sequoia Capital, GV, Silver Lake Waterman, and Evolution Equity Partners. The March 2021 Series E of $180M pushed the company to unicorn status with a valuation exceeding $1 billion, providing substantial cash runway. Its subscription-based SaaS revenue model in the security ratings and TPRM niche typically yields high gross margins and recurring cash flows, and the company reports 25,000+ organizations as customers, indicating a sticky enterprise base. However, financial opacity limits confidence in the assessment. As a private U.S. company with no SEC filings, SecurityScorecard does not disclose audited revenue, EBIT, or equity figures. The January 2024 layoffs affecting approximately 12% of the workforce suggest the company was not yet operating profitably and had to align costs with market conditions. Competitive pressure from BitSight, UpGuard, Panorays, and Black Kite, along with methodology criticism from rated companies, adds risk. Regulatory tailwinds (DORA, SEC cyber rules, NIS2) provide structural demand support that partially offsets these risks.

Key strengths: ~$290M+ raised in equity funding from top-tier investors, Unicorn valuation (>$1B) achieved in 2021 Series E, Subscription-based SaaS model with recurring revenue, 25,000+ organizations as customers, Regulatory tailwinds from DORA, SEC cyber rules, and NIS2, Strategic M&A capability (LIFARS 2022, Driftnet 2026)

Risk factors: No public audited financials — opacity on profitability and burn rate, January 2024 layoffs (~12% of workforce) suggest non-profitability, Intense competition from BitSight, UpGuard, Panorays, Black Kite, Prevalent, Methodology criticism from rated companies creates legal/reputational risk, Lumpy enterprise sales cycles, Third-party revenue estimates ($100–150M) are unverified

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