Push Security, a growing cybersecurity startup focused on securing how employees use cloud-based apps, just raised $15 million in Series A funding, led by Google Ventures (GV).
This brings the company’s total funding to $19 million — a clear vote of confidence in its approach to modern SaaS security.
If you’re leading IT or security at a company where SaaS sprawl is a daily challenge, this one’s worth watching.
What Push Security Does
Push Security launched in July 2022, and it’s tackling a problem most of us face: employees using SaaS tools without proper oversight — often with good intentions, but risky results.
The platform gives security teams a centralized view of employee-driven app usage, even when tools are onboarded outside of IT’s visibility. It monitors how apps are used, flags risky behaviors, and guides employees to fix issues — like weak passwords or excessive permissions — through automated push notifications.
Here’s what stands out about their solution:
- Covers shadow IT by identifying apps added directly by employees.
- Integrates with Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 for comprehensive coverage.
- Delivers alerts via Slack or Microsoft Teams, keeping guidance timely and contextual.
- Only supports desktop and laptop devices, which makes sense for workplace app usage.
Why This Matters Right Now
With SaaS adoption exploding, most companies are struggling with visibility and control. Employees are constantly signing up for new tools, connecting apps to company data, and sharing links — often without realizing the security implications.
Push Security is trying to bridge the gap between usability and security by making it easy for both IT and employees to take action before small risks become major incidents.
It’s not about blocking innovation — it’s about adding smart, lightweight guardrails without slowing anyone down.
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