HacWare
HacWare is a fully automated security awareness training and phishing simulation platform that empowers organizations of all sizes to defend against evolving phishing attacks. Launched in 2019, HacWare utilizes AI technology to create smart security awareness solutions, helping to reduce malware outbreaks and improve cybersecurity education. The company has a strong team with over 40 years of experience in cybersecurity, software, and data science, and aims to solve the root cause of data breaches caused by human error. HacWare's innovative approach and partnerships with IT solution providers position it as a leader in the cybersecurity training market.
HacWare
HacWare is a fully automated security awareness training and phishing simulation platform that empowers organizations of all sizes to defend against evolving phishing attacks. Launched in 2019, HacWare utilizes AI technology to create smart security awareness solutions, helping to reduce malware outbreaks and improve cybersecurity education. The company has a strong team with over 40 years of experience in cybersecurity, software, and data science, and aims to solve the root cause of data breaches caused by human error. HacWare's innovative approach and partnerships with IT solution providers position it as a leader in the cybersecurity training market.
TL;DR
Product: AI-driven automated security awareness training and phishing simulation with API integrations
Founded: 2019
Founder / CEO: Tiffany Ricks
Notable funding: $2.3M seed (Apr 2022); additional funding from Google for Startups Fund (Jun 2024)
Target customers: MSPs, IT solution providers, and enterprises
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Security awareness, phishing simulation, and human risk management
Founded
2019
Industry
Cybersecurity
Funding Track Record
$2.3M
Seed round reported as oversubscribed with participation from 2.0 Ventures, Aura Innovation Fund, Chai Angels and others; Elevate Capital founder joined the board.
Company announced acceptance/funding from the Google for Startups Fund on this date.
Investor Signal
“Led by Elevate Capital in seed; participation from multiple early-stage investors and later support from Google for Startups Fund”