Illusive Networks

Detection and Mitigation of Targeted Cyberattacks

Cyber Security
Acquired by Proofpoint
Acquired Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel Founded 2014
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Last updated 2026-06-18
Total raised
$56.0M
Last: 2020-10
Stage
Acquired
Founded
2014
Headcount
55
HQ
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Sector
Cyber Security

About

Illusive Networks uses deception technology to stop cyberattacks by detecting and disarming attackers, destroying their decision-making processes, and depriving them of the means to move laterally toward attack targets. Illusives deceptions are designed to eliminate high-risk pathways to critical systems, force attackers to reveal themselves early in the threat lifecycle, and capture real-time forensics that accelerate incident response. Illusive stops advanced threats by creating a hostile environment for attackers, depriving them of the means to progress toward critical assets after breaching the perimeter. Hackers are increasingly finding more vulnerabilities within an enterprises security stack, allowing them to move laterally within the network and conduct reconnaissance and exfiltration. Illusive identifies and removes the vulnerable connections and credentials that enable attackers to move undetected and then replaces them with deceptive versions that fool attackers into revealing their presence upon engagement. Unlike behavioral or anomaly-based threat detection, Illusives agentless approach captures deterministic proof of in-progress attacks and provides actionable forensics to empower a quick and effective response.

Funding history · 4 rounds · $56.0M total

Q&A

What is the current status of Illusive Networks?
Illusive Networks was acquired by Proofpoint in December 2022 and is currently inactive.
When was Illusive Networks founded and what was its former name?
Illusive Networks was founded in October 2014 and was formerly known as Preedat Security.
What is Illusive Networks' primary sector?
Illusive Networks' primary sector is Cyber Security.
How many employees did Illusive Networks have at the time of its acquisition?
Illusive Networks had 51-200 employees.
What was the total amount of funding raised by Illusive Networks?
Illusive Networks raised a total of $56,000,000 USD.
When was Illusive Networks' last funding round and who were the lead investors?
Illusive Networks' last funding round was in October 2020, with Spring Lake Equity Partners as a lead investor.
Which investors participated in Illusive Networks' May 2016 funding round?
In May 2016, New Enterprise Associates.
What technology does Illusive Networks use to stop cyberattacks?
Illusive Networks uses deception technology to detect and disarm attackers, destroying their decision-making processes and preventing lateral movement towards attack targets.

Team · 1

Founder · Founder & CEO
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Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Cyber Security
Sub-sectors
Cyber SecurityNetwork & Infrastructure Security
Technologies
Platforms & InterfacesSoftware
Target customers
Enterprise & Professional ServicesEnterprises
Business model
B2B

Highlights

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