Cado Security

Cado Security offers a cloud forensics and incident response platform designed to streamline investigations and automate response processes for cloud-based environments. Founded in 2020 by James Campbell and Christopher Doman, the company's flagship product, Cado Response, leverages cloud scalability and speed to expedite forensic-level data collection and analysis across cloud, container, and serverless systems. The platform supports multi-cloud environments, including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, providing a centralized solution for security teams to investigate and respond to threats.

Cado Response automates the capture, processing, and analysis of forensic data from various sources, including cloud provider logs, disk, and memory. This automation allows security teams to quickly identify the root cause, scope, and impact of cloud-based incidents. The platform's capabilities extend to complex multi-cloud environments, supporting investigations across different cloud providers and regions. Cado Security's technology is designed to reduce investigation time from days to minutes, offering forensic-level details.

In addition to its commercial offering, Cado Security provides a free Community Edition of its platform, allowing users to process and analyze disk images and triaged items. The company has focused on making its platform accessible through cloud marketplaces, with availability on AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Marketplace as of 2024. Cado Security's approach to deployment involves integrating directly into customers' cloud environments, allowing organizations to maintain control over their data and infrastructure.

Key customers and partnerships

Cado Security has garnered notable clients across various industries, including Riot Games, J Sainsbury plc, Sandia National Laboratories, Sophos, and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. The company has also established partnerships with major cloud providers and cybersecurity firms. In 2024, Cado Security announced a strategic partnership with Wiz, integrating its forensics capabilities into the Wiz Integration (WIN) platform to enhance cloud security solutions for mutual customers.

Cado Security works closely with incident response providers and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs), offering its platform as a tool to enhance their investigation capabilities. The company has focused on building relationships within the cybersecurity ecosystem, collaborating with various partners to address the evolving landscape of cloud-based threats and investigations.