Dreadnode

Dreadnode is a cybersecurity company focused on the intersection of artificial intelligence and offensive security. The company's stated purpose is to demonstrate that AI can perform offensive security tasks at a level comparable to, or exceeding, human capability. The company's mission centers on advancing the state of offensive security by enabling more effective evaluation, testing, and deployment of AI models in security contexts. Their vision is oriented toward building AI systems that can be trusted to perform offensive tasks autonomously. Dreadnode's stated priorities include applied research, with a focus on building tools that enable researchers to conduct work in offensive AI. The team is composed of security researchers, AI research scientists, software architects, and engineers, with co-founders Will Pearce (CEO) and Nick Landers (CTO) leading the organization. The company has received investment from Decibel, Nextfront Capital, IQT (In-Q-Tel), Sands Capital, Indie, and Aviso Ventures, indicating backing from both commercial and government-adjacent investment entities. Dreadnode operates at the frontier of AI-enabled offensive security tooling and research, targeting use cases where AI models are evaluated and deployed for security testing purposes. Their team includes roles such as AI Research Scientists, Principal AI Research Engineers, Staff AI Security Researchers, and a Head of Policy, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach that spans technical research, product development, and policy considerations.