Discern Security

Discern Security is a cybersecurity company that develops AI-powered technology aimed at improving the operational effectiveness of existing security tools and policies. The company was founded by serial entrepreneurs who previously created the Human Detection and Response category through their prior company, SecurityAdvisor. The core focus of Discern Security is addressing the cybersecurity skills shortage by building AI that mimics human understanding of security controls, enabling organizations to get more value from the security products they already have deployed. Rather than replacing existing tools, the platform is positioned as an optimization layer — described internally as acting like a "fitness coach" for cybersecurity tools. A key product offering is an AI-powered security policy management platform, reported as the first of its kind at launch. This platform helps enterprises manage, optimize, and enforce security policies across their environment. The broader product vision centers on a "collaborative mesh ecosystem" powered by AI, designed to integrate security seamlessly into business operations without disrupting productivity. The company targets enterprises that struggle to effectively manage and operate their security tooling due to a lack of skilled personnel. Its dual objective is to maintain strong security posture while preserving employee productivity. Discern Security is SOC 2 and ISO 27001 certified and has received backing from investors including Cyber Mentor Innovation Fund, WestWave Capital, First Rays Venture Capital, and BoldCap. The company emerged from stealth with $3 million in funding.