TrapX Security

Develops cyber deception technology to detect, deceive, and defeat advanced cyber attacks and human attackers in real time.

Cyber Security
Acquired by Commvault
Acquired Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel Founded 2011
Last updated 2026-07-26
Total raised
$37.0M
Last: Undisclosed Round 2019-07
Stage
Acquired
Founded
2011
Headcount
30
HQ
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Sector
Cyber Security

About

TrapX Security developed enterprise deception technology that detects stealthy intrusions by turning attacker interactions with fake assets into high-confidence alerts. Its DeceptionGrid solution rapidly detects, deceives, and defeats advanced cyber attacks and human attackers in real time, providing automated, highly accurate insight into malicious activity unseen by other types of cyber defense. TrapX Security's customers include Forbes Global 2000 commercial and government customers worldwide in sectors including defense, healthcare, finance, energy, and consumer products. The company was acquired by Commvault in February 2022.

Funding history · 3 rounds · $37.0M total

2019-06
C Round $18.0M
★ Ibex InvestorsBRM GroupOpus CapitalIntel CapitalStrategic Cyber Ventures
2016-03
B Round $14.0M
★ Intel Capital★ Liberty Venture Partners★ Strategic Cyber Ventures
2014-01
A Round $5.0M
★ BRM Group★ Opus Capital★ Intel Capital★ Liberty Venture Partners

Headcount over time

From 38 (2018-09) to 53 (2026-07) · +15 (+39%) · 54 points · source: Finder history + radar grounding
550 2018-09 2026-07

Q&A

What is TrapX Security's primary business?
TrapX Security develops cyber deception technology to detect, deceive, and defeat advanced cyber attacks and human attackers in real time. Their DeceptionGrid solution provides automated, highly accurate insight into malicious activity.
When was TrapX Security acquired and by whom?
TrapX Security was acquired by Commvault in February 2022 for $18.7 million.
What was TrapX Security's last funding round?
In July 2019, TrapX Security completed a Series C funding round, raising $18 million. Key investors included Ibex Investors and Strategic Cyber Ventures.
What was the total amount of funding raised by TrapX Security?
TrapX Security raised a total of $51 million across all funding rounds.
How many employees did TrapX Security have at the time of its acquisition?
In February 2022, the month of its acquisition, TrapX Security had 32 employees.
Which companies did TrapX Security partner with in 2018?
In 2018, TrapX Security joined Cylance to combat advanced persistent threats, collaborated with Check Point to enhance enterprise security, and joined the Carbon Black Integration Network.
When did TrapX Security introduce its Deception-as-a-Service solution?
In October 2020, TrapX Security introduced its industry-first Deception-as-a-Service solution, TrapX Flex™.
What was a notable recognition for TrapX Security in 2015?
TrapX Security was named a "Cool Vendor in Security Intelligence, 2015" by the Gartner Research Group.

Team · 3

Moshe Ben-Simon
Founder · Co-founder
Yuval Malachi
Founder · Co-founder
Yaniv Alfi
Founder · Co-founder

Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Cyber Security
Sub-sectors
Cyber SecurityGRC & Vulnerability
Technologies
Platforms & InterfacesSoftware
Target customers
Enterprise & Professional ServicesEnterprises
Business model
B2BB2G

Highlights

1 Patents

Tags

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External links

Websitetrapx.com/
LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/3771318
Facebookfacebook.com/TrapXDeception
YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCRUzqazEqplzRgjcqdqnlUw

Identifiers & details

Former namesCyberSense
Founded2011
Employees (exact)30
OfficesUK; Hong Kong; Waltham; Ciudad de Mxico
Status reasonAcquired (Inactive) by Commvault on Feb 2022 - closed due to acquisition

Acquisitions & public offerings

Acquired by Commvault 2022-01 $18.7M

Radar intelligence

Web history (Wayback)

Domaintrapx.com

Certificate / subdomain footprint

Subdomains37

Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)

Registrar # (ח.פ.)514739523
Statusפעילה
Corp typeישראלית חברה פרטית
Incorporated2012-02-21
Purposeלעסוק בכל עיסוק חוקי
Liabilityמוגבלת
In violation (unfiled)yes
Last annual report2023
Active charges / liens0
Registry events1 — other (1)
Registered addressהברזל 27 תל אביב - יפו

Recent registry events

DateEvent
2026-02-27עדכון חיובים במג~ק