DefensX raises $12.7M to turn browsers into secure workspaces

What's the deal? DefensX, a cybersecurity startup that turns any browser into a secure enterprise workspace, has raised $12.7 million, according to a recent SEC filing. The close drew 16 investors and forms part of a total offering targeting $13.5 million.

What's the endgame? Founded in 2018 by Halis Osman ErkanDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → and Murat DemirtenDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, DefensX builds security into the browser itself — the tool employees use most. The approach aims to protect enterprise work without forcing companies to overhaul existing systems.

The signal: As remote and hybrid work push more corporate activity into the browser, that layer has become a growing target for attackers. DefensX's raise reflects investor interest in securing the browser as its own line of enterprise defence.

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