Upwind, a next-generation cloud security leader, has announced the launch of its groundbreaking Exposure Validation Engine, a dynamic capability that integrates real-time, evidence-based validation into Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM). This innovation allows security teams to confirm cloud exposures with precision by testing them under real-world, attacker-simulated conditions, moving beyond theoretical configuration alerts.
Upwind launches a dynamic Exposure Validation Engine for cloud security posture.
The engine uses runtime evidence to validate if misconfigurations are truly exploitable.
It has demonstrated a 90% reduction in false positives compared to traditional CSPM.
The technology probes live internet paths to confirm external exposure of assets.
Upwind achieved over 4,000% revenue growth between 2024 and 2025.
The company was featured on the 2026 Fortune and Lightspeed Cyber 60 List.
The core of this innovation is an AI-based framework that fuses configuration analysis with live exposure testing. Unlike traditional CSPM tools that generate alerts based on static configuration scans, Upwind's engine actively probes assets from external vantage points to determine if they are genuinely reachable and exploitable. This approach transforms theoretical posture data into verified, evidence-based risk intelligence, providing security teams with step-by-step evidence and reproducible commands for each finding.
The Exposure Validation Engine is designed for enterprises managing complex, multi-cloud environments where alert fatigue is a major challenge. By validating which findings represent actual, exploitable risks, it enables security teams to prioritize effectively, helps engineering teams remediate faster with clear evidence, and provides compliance teams with audit-ready proof of control effectiveness. Early testing in Fortune 2000 environments identified tens of terabytes of previously unseen exposed data, including sensitive AI models and datasets.
This launch solidifies Upwind's position in the cloud security market, following a year of record expansion where it grew to serve over 200 enterprise customers. By integrating runtime-first validation directly into the CSPM layer, Upwind sets a new standard for precision in cloud security, empowering organizations to replace noisy guesswork with a clear, evidence-driven workflow for managing cloud risk.
Upwind is the next-generation cloud security platform built to lead the runtime revolution. With rapid momentum and a bold vision to unify cloud and application-layer protection, Upwind helps organizations run faster, detect threats earlier, and secure their environments with unmatched precision. Upwind was founded by Amiram Shachar and his founding partners from Spot.io (which was sold to NetApp for $450 million) and is backed by top cybersecurity investors Greylock, Cyberstarts, Leaders Fund, Craft Ventures, Cerca Partners, and Sheva, a VC fund founded by former NBA player Omri Casspi. The company has secured $180 million in funding since its founding in 2022.
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