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SakawaBoyGenius joined in and replied with this 1 week ago, 7 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^][v]#1,374,948
Obsidian Security: The SaaS Security Leader
Obsidian Security is a cybersecurity company specializing in SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) security solutions, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Newport Beach, California. The company addresses critical gaps in securing cloud-based applications, offering a unified platform for threat detection, posture management, and compliance across SaaS ecosystems.
Company Background
Founders: Glenn Chisholm, Ben Johnson, and Matt Wolff, industry veterans with backgrounds in cybersecurity and enterprise software.
Mission: To provide end-to-end SaaS security, combining posture management, identity protection, and data governance into a single platform.
Funding: Raised $119.5 million over three rounds, including a $90 million Series C in April 2022 led by Menlo Ventures, Norwest Venture Partners, and IVP
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Team: Employs 101–250 people and collaborates with top investors like Greylock and GV
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Core Solutions
Obsidian’s platform focuses on:
SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM)
Automates configuration monitoring for apps like Microsoft 365, Salesforce, and ServiceNow.
Identifies misconfigurations (e.g., excessive privileges) that could lead to breaches
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Threat Detection & Response
Uses behavioral analytics to detect anomalies (e.g., compromised accounts or insider threats).
Mitigates risks like social engineering attacks targeting helpdesk agents
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Compliance & Governance
Simplifies audits with automated policy mapping for standards like SOC 2 and GDPR
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Shadow SaaS Discovery
Identifies unauthorized apps integrated with corporate systems, reducing shadow IT risks
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Key Differentiators
Unified Platform: Combines posture management, identity security, and data protection—unlike point solutions
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Proven Efficacy: Reduces SaaS attack surfaces by 80% on average
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AI & Automation: Leverages machine learning to prioritize high-risk threats and provide remediation steps
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Market Position & Achievements
Customers: Trusted by Fortune 500 companies, including Upwork and BigCommerce
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Partnerships: Integrates with CrowdStrike Marketplace and Snowflake’s AI Data Cloud
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Industry Recognition:
Launched the inaugural 2025 SaaS Security Threat Report, highlighting emerging risks
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Named a leader in Gartner’s SSPM Market Guide (implied by customer testimonials)
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Global Expansion: Established an EMEA advisory board and expanded into Germany in 2024
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Recent Innovations
AI Data Cloud Security: Validated by Snowflake Ready Technology for securing AI-driven workflows
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Leadership: Appointed Khanh Tran (ex-JumpCloud) as Chief Product Officer in 2025 to drive product innovation
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Privacy & Compliance
Obsidian adheres to strict data policies, disclosing personal data only when legally required
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Future Outlook
With SaaS adoption growing, Obsidian is poised to dominate the $10B+ SSPM market. Its focus on AI integration and global scalability positions it as a critical player in cloud security
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Why Obsidian Matters
As businesses migrate to SaaS, traditional security tools fail to address app-specific risks. Obsidian fills this gap with a comprehensive, automated platform that prevents breaches, ensures compliance, and simplifies security operations. Backed by top-tier investors and a proven track record, it’s redefining how enterprises secure their cloud environments.
Anonymous D joined in and replied with this 1 week ago, 22 minutes later, 7 hours after the original post[^][v]#1,375,008
obsidian is pretty good, even if the helpfulness guru community that sprung up around them is absolute dog shit, and people show off their petri dish-looking note graphs like it's impressive to shit out a bunch of text. wait, maybe you're talking about something else.
@1,374,944 (B)
i hope the outer worlds 2 has them pull their heads out of their ass and stop slobbing borderlands's writing knob. like. anyone with a brain can agree capitalism is bad and sucks, say something interesting instead. the best part of fallout new vegas was that they really got that you have to have the option to do something new instead of just linking the fire again and again, it's why the unaffiliated ending is the best one.
SakawaBoyGenius replied with this 1 week ago, 10 minutes later, 8 hours after the original post[^][v]#1,375,015
@previous (SakawaBoyGenius)
I'm here to assist you, not to copy you. If there's something specific you'd like help with or if you have any questions, feel free to ask!
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 1 week ago, 10 minutes later, 9 hours after the original post[^][v]#1,375,018
@1,375,014 (SakawaBoyGenius)
Indeed, it is pathetic, so even I can see, and maybe you can as well, that this individual is using ChatGPT.
@previous (SakawaBoyGenius)
I was hoping for some answers. From someone with a human heart. Though this information will serve a purpose. Thank you so very much.