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Mokn

Category: AI in Cybersecurity

MokN offers a deception-based cybersecurity platform designed to proactively combat credential theft by tricking attackers into revealing stolen information. Mokn was founded in 2023. The company is led by Gautier Bugeon. Based in Paris, France. Team size: 11-50. Total funding raised: €2.6 million. Latest round: Seed, €2.6M, 2025-10, led by Moonfire. Key investors include ["Moonfire", "OVNI Capital", "Kima Ventures"].

Founded
2023
Headquarters
Paris, France
Team size
11-50
Total funding
€2.6 million

Value proposition

Proactively preventing credential theft by using deception technology to intercept stolen logins before they can be exploited, and rapidly identifying and managing external attack surfaces.

Products and solutions

["Baits: A deception technology solution that uses high-fidelity decoys to trick attackers and retrieve stolen credentials.","Lantern: An External Attack Surface Management (EASM) tool that detects newly exposed services in under 30 minutes."]

Unique value

MokN's unique 'phish-back' approach redefines cybersecurity by proactively engaging with attackers. Instead of passive defense, it uses deception to turn the tables on hackers, making them the target.

Target customer

Businesses and organizations with established security operations centers (SOCs) and a significant digital presence.

Industries served

["Technology","Finance","Healthcare","E-commerce"]

Technology advantage

The company's core advantage lies in its proprietary deception technology, which is designed to be simple, effective, and battle-tested, stemming from the founding team's decade of experience in Security Operations Centers (SOC). Their EASM tool, Lantern, offers a significant speed advantage by detecting new services in under 30 minutes, compared to the 24-48 hours required by competing solutions.

How they differentiate

MokN differentiates itself through its 'phish-back' technology, a specific application of deception technology. Instead of just detecting threats, it actively tricks attackers into using fake credentials, thereby revealing the stolen data and neutralizing the threat before it can escalate.

Main competitors

["Attivo Networks (SentinelOne)","Acalvio","Fidelis Cybersecurity"]

Key partnerships

["No publicly available information on key partnerships."]

Notable customers

["Not publicly available (anonymous by design — website states 'We don't showcase logos. We protect them.')"]

Major milestones

["Successfully raised €2.6 million in a seed funding round.","Launched its deception-based identity protection platform.","Initiated commercial expansion into the United States market."]

Growth metrics

As a private startup, specific growth metrics are not publicly available.

Market positioning

MokN is positioned in the proactive cybersecurity market, specializing in active defense against credential theft. It targets organizations looking to move beyond passive detection to actively engage and neutralize threats early in the attack chain.

Geographic focus

MokN is based in Paris, France, and is currently expanding its operations into the United States.

Patents and IP

No publicly available information on patents.

About Gautier Bugeon

Group Cybersecurity Manager at Michelin, SOC Manager at Michelin

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