Full-Time

Security Researcher

Posted on 6/28/2024

Nightfall

Nightfall

51-200 employees

AI-driven data leak prevention for SaaS

Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity
AI & Machine Learning

Mid, Senior

Remote in USA + 1 more

More locations: Remote in Canada

Category
Cybersecurity
IT & Security
Required Skills
Python
SQL
Requirements
  • Strong scripting, automation, and data analysis skills (Python and SQL preferable)
  • Hands-on threat hunting experience and experience working with massive data sets, SIEMs, and data warehouses
  • Strong understanding of tools, tactics and procedures (TTPs) of threats actors
  • Experience in Incident Analysis and Response using industry standard frameworks
  • Must be able to validate findings, perform root cause analysis, and deliver recommendations for fixes
  • Excellent reporting, analytical, and writing skills to author blog posts and whitepapers
  • Strong speaking and presentation skills to present research at live events and conferences
  • Strong understanding of web protocols and web application security
  • Experience working with various data detection and identification techniques
Responsibilities
  • Proactively hunt threats, discover data exposure and leakage, blue team, and perform exploit and vulnerability research, all to find and close holes exploited by bad actors
  • Perform event correlation analysis using data gathered from a variety of sources to detect and confirm attacks
  • Provide timely detection and alerting of possible exposure, attacks, and intrusions
  • Write blog posts and whitepapers related to advanced threat and leakage analysis
  • Write custom detectors to discover new instances of data types
  • Work on internal automation projects and build tools to aid in threat hunting activities
  • Continuously review security bulletins and related news; stay apprised of current threats and trends
  • Represent Nightfall at events and conferences

Nightfall.ai focuses on data leak prevention for SaaS and cloud environments, using artificial intelligence to help businesses identify and protect sensitive data. The company serves a variety of clients, including large enterprises and tech companies, by providing API integrations that allow developers to embed data security features into their applications. Nightfall.ai differentiates itself by offering customizable detection rules and an AI-powered detection engine, which enhances data protection. The goal is to help businesses safeguard their sensitive information and reduce the risk of data breaches.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$58.7M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2018

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-5%

1 year growth

-5%

2 year growth

11%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for AI-powered data protection due to increased generative AI adoption.
  • Partnerships with firms like Snyk enhance Nightfall's cloud security capabilities.
  • Recognition as a data security leader by G2 boosts Nightfall's market credibility.

What critics are saying

  • Generative AI tools like ChatGPT increase the risk of accidental data leaks.
  • Rapid AI adoption in enterprises raises concerns about shadow IT and data sharing.
  • Existing security measures may not suffice against new AI-driven risks.

What makes Nightfall unique

  • Nightfall uses AI to identify and protect sensitive data in cloud environments.
  • The Nightfall Developer Platform offers flexible API integrations for custom data security solutions.
  • Nightfall's DLP solution for GenAI addresses unique security challenges of generative AI.

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