Core Security Technologies
American computer and network security company
Fortra, formerly known as Core Security by HelpSystems, is an American computer and network security company that provides cyber threat prevention and identity access management software products and services, including penetration testing, network traffic analysis, threat detection, privileged access management, and identity governance The company’s research arm, CoreLabs, identifies new IT security vulnerabilities, publishes public vulnerability advisories, and works with vendors to assist in eliminating the exposures they find.
In February 2019, HelpSystems acquired the Core Security products from SecureAuth. HelpSystems is a global enterprise software company working in the areas of automation and cybersecurity.
In 2022, the company rebranded as Fortra. Matt Reck is CEO of the company.
History
In 1996, Core Security was founded in Buenos Aires, Argentina. One year later, the CoreLabs Research group was established and published its first advisory.
Core conducted its first penetration test for a U.S. company in 1998. In the same year, Core Security was recognized as an "Endeavor Entrepreneur" by the Endeavor Foundation, which supports entrepreneurial projects in emerging markets.
In 2000, the company opened its first U.S. office in New York, NY. Two years later, Core released the first and second versions of their flagship penetration testing product, Core Impact Pro.
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