Imperva

Imperva is a cybersecurity company specializing in protecting web applications, APIs, data, and edge networks for business clients. Founded in 2002, the company offers a comprehensive suite of security solutions through its Sonar Platform. Imperva's core products include Web Application Firewalls (WAF), API security, advanced bot protection, client-side protection, runtime application self-protection, and serverless protection. The company also provides data security solutions such as user behavior analytics, data privacy management, and cloud data protection for multi-cloud and hybrid environments.

Imperva's technology works by analyzing web traffic to applications, preventing attacks, and enhancing the visibility of a company's data to prevent breaches and ensure compliance. The company's solutions cover various aspects of cybersecurity, including application security, data security, and edge security. Imperva's business model is highly recurring, with a large and diversified customer base. As of 2021, Imperva had over 6,200 enterprise clients across 150 countries, including approximately 35% of Fortune 100 companies.

In July 2023, French firm Thales announced an agreement to acquire Imperva from software investment firm Thoma Bravo for an enterprise value of USD 3.6 billion. The acquisition is expected to close by the beginning of 2024, subject to customary anti-trust and regulatory approvals. This move is part of Thales' strategy to enhance its cybersecurity capabilities and create a comprehensive portfolio of products and services.

Key customers and partnerships

Imperva serves a wide range of industries, including financial services, telecommunications, energy, healthcare, retail, and ecommerce. The company's solutions are used by some of the largest organizations in these sectors. Imperva's Technology Alliance Program (TAP) includes partnerships with 40 reputable IT vendors, such as AWS, Cisco, IBM, Microsoft, Oracle, and SAP. These partnerships allow for the integration of Imperva's technologies into custom solutions, expanding the company's reach and capabilities in the cybersecurity market.