
Dune Security is replacing legacy phishing simulations and security awareness training tools with a unified, automated User Adaptive Risk Management platform. It delivers User Adaptive Testing, Training, and Security to reduce administrative burden and mitigate risk. Unlike one-size-fits-all SAT models, Dune tailors security measures to each individual using intrinsic data (role, tenure), behavioral insights (red team testing), and analytics from a broad range of integrations (IDAM, EDR, DLP). Dune leverages the industry's most comprehensive risk scoring system to holistically assess individual risk, enabling automated, targeted remediation for high-risk users while allowing low-risk users to stay productive. This data-driven approach enhances security efficacy, streamlines operations, and strengthens overall organizational resilience.

Dune Security is replacing legacy phishing simulations and security awareness training tools with a unified, automated User Adaptive Risk Management platform. It delivers User Adaptive Testing, Training, and Security to reduce administrative burden and mitigate risk. Unlike one-size-fits-all SAT models, Dune tailors security measures to each individual using intrinsic data (role, tenure), behavioral insights (red team testing), and analytics from a broad range of integrations (IDAM, EDR, DLP). Dune leverages the industry's most comprehensive risk scoring system to holistically assess individual risk, enabling automated, targeted remediation for high-risk users while allowing low-risk users to stay productive. This data-driven approach enhances security efficacy, streamlines operations, and strengthens overall organizational resilience.
What they do: AI-powered User Adaptive Risk Management platform for personalized phishing testing, training, and remediation
Founded: 2023
HQ: New York City, United States
Founders: David DellaPelle (CEO), Michael Waite (CTO)
Recent funding: Seed round announced Jan 29, 2025 (lead: Toba Capital)
Human/user-layer cybersecurity risk and security awareness effectiveness
2023
Computer and Network Security
Seed round announced Jan 29, 2025
“Backed by investors including Toba Capital, Craft Ventures, MassMutual Ventures, Antler, Firestreak Ventures, and Alumni Ventures”
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Company Overview: Dune Security’s User Adaptive Risk Management solution proactively prevents insider threats and social engineering by simulating multi-channel attacks, scoring user risk, and adapting training and controls in real time. Powered by AI, we quantify employee risk with comprehensive data and automatically deliver user-adaptive training and intervention. For higher-risk users, our platform integrates seamlessly with the broader security stack to dynamically implement controls. Backed by Craft Ventures, Toba Capital, Alumni Ventures, Firestreak Ventures, and Antler, we empower CISOs to proactively manage human risk—the leading cause of cybersecurity breaches—and build safer, more resilient organizations.
Role Overview
Dune Security is seeking a hands-on Engineering Manager to lead and scale a cross-functional team building secure, high-performance software at a venture-backed, mission-driven cybersecurity startup. Reporting to the Head of Engineering, you will drive technical execution, foster engineering excellence, and play a key role in shaping our product and infrastructure. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys mentoring others, and is passionate about building resilient systems that reduce human-centric cybersecurity risks.
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Note: Dune Security is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.