Bugcrowd, a leading crowdsourced security platform, has announced the acquisition of Informer, a UK-based provider of attack surface management (ASM) and continuous penetration testing solutions. This strategic move aims to enhance Bugcrowd’s platform capabilities, offering customers a comprehensive suite of cybersecurity services powered by a flexible, data-driven SaaS platform. With the recent $102 million fundraise, Bugcrowd demonstrates its dedication to ongoing growth and innovation, leveraging acquisitions like Informer to strengthen its position in the cybersecurity market.
Founded in 2014, Informer’s scalable ASM software automates external attack surface identification, vulnerability scanning, and expert penetration testing. By combining continuous asset discovery, vulnerability scanning, and penetration testing in one platform, Informer delivers business-critical security insights to monitor and reduce cyber risk. The acquisition of Informer enables Bugcrowd to disrupt the traditional penetration testing market further, providing customers with enhanced testing capabilities and continuous security monitoring.
The synergy between Bugcrowd and Informer is evident, with the combined platforms offering best-of-breed asset discovery and monitoring solutions. Informer’s specialized penetration testing services complement Bugcrowd’s existing ASM Risk offering, powered by the hacker community. Together, Bugcrowd and Informer aim to deliver superior testing and continuous security monitoring to customers, further solidifying Bugcrowd’s position as a leader in crowdsourced security.
