Synack

Synack is a cybersecurity company that provides on-demand security testing through its premier platform. The company's core offering combines software with a global community of vetted security researchers, known as the Synack Red Team, to deliver continuous penetration testing and vulnerability management services. Synack's platform enables organizations to launch tests rapidly, often within days, to identify and address critical vulnerabilities before adversaries can exploit them. The company's approach goes beyond traditional bug bounty programs by offering controlled, on-demand access to its community of ethical hackers.

Synack's platform incorporates various features to enhance security testing. It includes asset discovery to maintain current inventories of web, host, and FQDN assets. The platform provides actionable insights on testing status, vulnerabilities, and other security risks. It combines automated and human-led vulnerability discovery with both point-in-time and continuous penetration testing options. Additionally, Synack offers remediation guidance and patch verification to aid in vulnerability mitigation. The platform generates real-time and customizable reports tailored for security teams, CISOs, and auditors.

In January 2022, Synack implemented VMware Horizon on Google Cloud VMware Engine to enhance its LaunchPoint platform, which is used for penetration testing projects. This implementation allowed Synack to maintain stricter control over its researchers' activities and provide clients with increased confidence in policy enforcement. The use of VMware technologies, including vCenter, vSAN, and NSX, has improved Synack's ability to manage virtual environments, scale operations, and ensure network security and isolation between client engagements.

Key customers and partnerships

Synack's client base includes global banks, federal agencies, and Fortune 500 and Global 2000 companies. As of June 2022, the company reported protecting more than USD 6 trillion in Fortune 500 and Global 2000 revenue. Synack has also worked with the US Department of Defense, securing classified assets.

In January 2022, Synack partnered with Google Cloud, leveraging Google Cloud VMware Engine to enhance its security testing platform. This collaboration allowed Synack to improve its network segmentation capabilities and adopt Google's high-security model and best practices.