Last updated 2026-07-26
- Acquired by Commvault for $18.7M, Jan 2022
Total raised
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Last: Undisclosed Round 2019-07
Stage
Acquired
Founded
2011
Headcount
53
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.
Headcount over time
53 employees (2026-09) · 1 point
Offices
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel · HQ / main office
Show all offices (4 more)
- UK
- Hong Kong
- Waltham, United States
- Ciudad de Mxico, Mexico
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 · 8
Moshe Ben-Simon
Founder · Co-Founder & VP
Yuval Malachi
Founder · Co-Founder & CTO
Yaniv Alfi
Founder · Former Co-Founder & CEO
Eran Barkat
CEO
Guy Waizel
COO
Brian T. Abrams
Board Member
Dan Avida
Board Member
Charles H. Thomas
Board Member
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
zero-daynetwork-securityvirtualizationcyber-securitythreat-intelligencebanksdata-protectionlaw-enforcementfinancial-institutionsmanufacturing-facilitiesispgovernmentcloud-securityhealthcare-providersiotenterprise-securityhospitalsransomwareindustry-4-0
Full data — links, identifiers, deals & radar signals (jobs, patents, research, more)
External links
| Website | trapx.com/ |
|---|---|
| linkedin.com/company/3771318 | |
| facebook.com/TrapXDeception | |
| YouTube | youtube.com/channel/UCRUzqazEqplzRgjcqdqnlUw |
Identifiers & details
| Former names | CyberSense |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2011 |
| Employees (exact) | 53 |
| Offices | UK; Hong Kong; Waltham; Ciudad de Mxico |
| Status reason | Acquired (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)
| Domain | trapx.com |
|---|
Certificate / subdomain footprint
| Subdomains | 37 |
|---|
Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)
| Registrar # (ח.פ.) | 514739523 |
|---|---|
| Status | פעילה |
| Corp type | ישראלית חברה פרטית |
| Incorporated | 2012-02-21 |
| Purpose | לעסוק בכל עיסוק חוקי |
| Liability | מוגבלת |
| In violation (unfiled) | yes |
| Last annual report | 2023 |
| Active charges / liens | 0 |
| Registry events | 1 — other (1) |
| Registered address | הברזל 27 תל אביב - יפו |
Recent registry events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2026-02-27 | עדכון חיובים במג~ק |