About Risk Based Security

Not Just Security, the Right Security®

Risk Based Security® (RBS) is a global leader in vulnerability intelligence, breach data and risk ratings. RBS provides actionable insight into the cybersecurity risks your organization faces, even from threat sources that are often overlooked.

We equip our clients with the most comprehensive and detailed vulnerability and data breach intelligence available on the market. Our products, the Risk Based Security Platform, VulnDB and Cyber Risk Analytics (CRA), provide organizations access to the most comprehensive threat intelligence knowledge bases available, including advanced search capabilities, access to raw data via API, and email alerting to assist organizations in taking the right actions in a timely manner. In addition, our YourCISO offering provides organizations with on-demand access to high-quality security and information risk management resources in one, easy-to-use web portal.

That’s why many organizations from global consumer brands, to nuclear power plants and medical device manufacturers, rely on us to help secure their business.

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Better Data Matters®

Established in 2011, RBS is founded on deep roots in information security and vulnerability intelligence and aligned to today’s threats. Our leaders bring extensive experience in security and risk management from the financial services, insurance, and manufacturing sectors.

As a highly nimble and service-oriented team, we work closely with you to provide the best solution to meet your requirements, from customizing data access tools to tailored consulting. By enabling you to easily and clearly determine your areas of greatest risk, we empower you to apply resource investment according to areas of greatest need. This risk-based approach supports one consuming goal: helping you better understand threats and prioritize actions to mitigate them through the right security approach for your organization.

Our Solutions

Today’s businesses rely on third party value chains who introduce unprecedented levels of risk that are hard to manage. Understanding these risks is a vital requirement for any effective cybersecurity strategy. Our solution suite helps you navigate the path from risk identification to risk mitigation.

Known Throughout the World

The RBS team are sought after experts within the security industry. We have been invited to speak all over the world and have presented in Europe, Asia, and throughout the United States.

Data from our products and reports have also been featured in the press under publications such as Forbes, Fox Business, and SC Magazine.

Awards

Risk Based Security is a recognized leader in the industry.

	2021 Global InfoSec Awards Risk Based Security was named a “Cutting Edge in Vulnerability Intelligence” winner of the 2021 Global InfoSec Awards. Read more
	2021 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards Risk Based Security has been named a Silver Winner of the 2021 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards in the category of Vulnerability Management. Read more
	2021 Cyber Security Global Excellence Awards Risk Based Security has been named a winner in the Globee Awards 17th Annual Cyber Security Global Excellence Awards. Read more
	2021 5 Best Cyber Security Companies to Watch Risk Based Security was listed as one of the top cyber security companies to watch in 2021 by the Silicon Review. Read more
	2020 Red Herring Top 100 North America Risk Based Security is honored to be recognized among the continent’s most exciting and innovative private technology companies. Read more
	2020 SaaS Awards Risk Based Security is proud to have been named a finalist in the 2020 SaaS Awards Program, in the category Best Security Innovation in a SaaS Product. Read more
	2019 RVATech Gala Awards Risk Based Security wins the 2019 Emerging Technology Business Award. Read more
	2019 Silicon Review: 50 Most Admired Companies The Silicon Review recognized Risk Based Security as one of the 50 most admired companies of the year. Read more
	2018 CIO Review: 20 Most Promising Insurance Technology Solution Providers CIO Review recognized Risk Based Security among the 20 most promising providers of Insurance Technology Solutions in 2018 and 2016. Read more
	2016 Cyber Security Excellence Awards Risk Based Security was honored as a finalist for demonstrating excellence, innovation, and leadership in information security in the category Vulnerability Management. Read more
	2015 Innovation Awards Risk Based Security won the award for Most Innovative in Richmond, VA.
	2015 CSO Outlook: Top 10 Vulnerability Management Solutions Risk Based Security was named by CSO Outlook to be among the top 10 Vulnerability Management Solution providers. Read more
	2015 Hot 500 Risk Based Security was listed among the hottest 500 cyber security companies.

Careers

We believe people are the key to our success and our objective is to provide a trusting and supportive work environment that encourages personal and professional growth.