Malanta
Category: AI in Cybersecurity
Pre-attack cybersecurity prevention platform that identifies and dismantles adversary infrastructure before attacks materialize Malanta was founded in 2024. The company is led by Kobi Ben Naim. Based in Modi'in, Israel. Team size: 11-50. Total funding raised: $10M. Latest round: Seed. Key investors include Cardumen Capital, The Group Ventures (TGV), Udi Mokady (CyberArk founder), Benny Schneider, Harel Prag, Amit Greener.
- Founded
- 2024
- Headquarters
- Modi'in, Israel
- Team size
- 11-50
- Total funding
- $10M
Value proposition
Enables security teams to proactively prevent cyberattacks by identifying and mitigating threats weeks before traditional indicators of compromise appear, providing visibility within minutes of onboarding
Products and solutions
Pre-attack Prevention Platform, Neural Exposure Mapping, AI-powered Threat Intelligence, Real-time Attack Infrastructure Detection
Unique value
First pre-attack prevention platform that shifts security posture from reactive to proactive by detecting attacker infrastructure before it becomes operational
Target customer
Security teams within critical organizations, enterprises, and government agencies
Industries served
Financial institutions, Universities, Communications companies, Critical Infrastructure, Government agencies
Technology advantage
Neural exposure mapping technology that connects external threats directly to company's specific digital assets, allowing early targeted intervention. AI-powered platform that analyzes digital breadcrumbs attackers leave behind while preparing campaigns
How they differentiate
Only platform focused on pre-attack prevention rather than post-breach detection. Uses AI to map adversary infrastructure and predict attacks before they happen, rather than reacting after compromise
Main competitors
Recorded Future, CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Networks
Key partnerships
Israel National Cyber Directorate, SecurityScorecard STRIKE Threat Intelligence Team (CanOworms joint research, August 2026), FalconFeeds (CanOworms joint research, August 2026)
Notable customers
Israel National Cyber Directorate
Major milestones
Successfully emerged from stealth mode in November 2025, Secured $10M in seed funding round, Developed and launched pre-attack prevention platform, 1 granted patent with 2 additional patents pending
Growth metrics
Platform provides visibility within minutes of onboarding, identifies threats weeks before traditional indicators appear
Market positioning
Leader in emerging pre-attack prevention category, positioning as proactive alternative to traditional reactive cybersecurity solutions
Geographic focus
Israel (headquarters), with expansion to European and North American markets
Patents and IP
1 granted patent with 2 additional patents pending (as of November 2025)
About Kobi Ben Naim
Previously led cyber research at CyberArk. Co-founded Cybertinel, acquired by CyberArk in 2015. Earlier served as an Information Security Specialist at Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, leading its anti-hacking team.
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Official website: https://www.malanta.ai/