Backslash Security
Category: AI in Cybersecurity
A cloud-native and AI-native application security platform that provides unified visibility and protection for software development, specifically designed to secure AI-generated code and modern 'vibe coding' workflows. Backslash Security was founded in 2022. The company is led by Shahar Man. Based in Tel Aviv, Israel. Team size: 11-50. Total funding raised: $27.0M. Latest round: Series A. Key investors include KOMPAS VC, StageOne Ventures, First Rays Venture Partners, D. E. Shaw & Co., Maniv, Artofin Venture Capital.
- Founded
- 2022
- Headquarters
- Tel Aviv, Israel
- Team size
- 11-50
- Total funding
- $27.0M
Value proposition
Reduces security alert noise by up to 80% through deep reachability analysis, identifying only the vulnerabilities that are actually exploitable in production while providing real-time governance for AI coding agents.
Products and solutions
Vibe Coding Security Platform (Protection for Cursor, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, etc.), Reachability Analysis Engine (Source-to-sink exploitability mapping), Application Security Posture Management (ASPM), Next-Gen Software Composition Analysis (SCA), Contextual Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Phantom Package Visibility & AI-Powered Remediation
Unique value
The first security provider dedicated to 'vibe coding,' securing the entire AI-native development stack including LLMs, MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers, and agentic AI coders.
Target customer
Enterprise AppSec teams, CISOs, and DevSecOps organizations in cloud-native and AI-driven companies.
Industries served
Cybersecurity, Software Development, Cloud Computing, Financial Services, Enterprise Technology
Technology advantage
Uses a 'digital twin' approach to model application code and infrastructure, enabling proprietary reachability analysis that distinguishes between theoretical bugs and reachable, high-risk attack paths.
How they differentiate
Focuses on 'reachability analysis' to reduce alert noise by 80% and provides specialized security for 'vibe coding' (AI-generated code) and agentic AI workflows.
Main competitors
Snyk, Cycode, Ox Security
Key partnerships
Major DevOps Platforms (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket), Workflow & Collaboration Tools (Jira, ServiceNow, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Monday.com), Strategic Investors (KOMPAS VC, Insight Partners, StageOne Ventures, First Rays Venture Partners)
Notable customers
Cloud-native enterprises, AI-driven software development firms
Major milestones
Founded in 2022 by former Aqua Security and SAP executives, Secured $8M Seed funding in March 2023 to launch the platform, Raised $19M Series A in February 2026 to expand into AI-native security and 'vibe coding' protection
Growth metrics
Claims to reduce security alert noise by up to 80% through deep reachability analysis.
Market positioning
Specialized Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) for cloud-native and AI-driven enterprises.
Geographic focus
North America, Israel, and Europe
Patents and IP
Proprietary reachability algorithms and code-graph technology (specific public patent filings not disclosed).
About Shahar Man
Shahar Man is a veteran cybersecurity leader with over 20 years of experience. Prior to founding Backslash, he served as VP of Product Management and R&D at Aqua Security, where he scaled the engineering organization. He also spent over 13 years at SAP in various product development leadership roles, including VP of Product Management.
Official website: https://www.backslash.security/