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Key Points:
- Nucleus Security received funding from Dcode Capital, a growth-stage venture capital firm backed by J.P. Morgan Asset Management.
- Dcode Capital’s investment follows Nucleus Security’s FedRAMP Moderate authorization and validates the importance of the company’s Unified Vulnerability Management platform for Federal organizations.
Nucleus Security, a leading enterprise in unified vulnerability management, recently announced a new investment by Dcode Capital, a growth-stage venture capital firm backed by J.P. Morgan Asset Management. The funding from Dcode Capital comes after Nucleus Security received FedRAMP Moderate authorization, showcasing the critical impact of its Unified Vulnerability Management platform for Federal organizations. Dcode Capital joins other investors like In-Q-Tel, Arthur Ventures, and Lead Edge Capital, as well as strategic partners such as Thundercat, Norseman, Carahsoft, and Guidepoint Federal.
One of the key problems faced by the public sector in traditional vulnerability management is the reliance on multiple tools and disjointed processes, leading to challenges in keeping pace with evolving cyber threats. Nucleus Security addresses these issues by offering a unified vulnerability management platform that consolidates data across systems and provides a centralized view for analysis, triage, and remediation. The company aims to assist federal organizations, defense contractors, and FedRAMP cloud service providers in compliance with federal regulations and directives.
Key Quotes:
“Since we took part in its advisory program in 2021, Dcode Capital has been an important supporter of Nucleus Security, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to continue our partnership through this investment. Dcode Capital’s support comes on the heels of our FedRAMP authorization earlier this year. We’re incredibly proud of that achievement, especially as it has opened the gate for addressing key federal missions. Now, with Dcode Capital’s connections, knowledge, and first-hand experience, we’re one step closer to achieving our mission to solve the most critical cybersecurity challenges for the most essential organizations in the government sector.” – Stephen Carter, co-founder and CEO of Nucleus Security
“Government agencies are actively seeking best-of-breed commercial technologies to modernize and improve their security processes. Nucleus Security’s vulnerability management solution simplifies the complexities inherent in vulnerability analysis and provides agencies with the visibility and risk intelligence to effectively remediate threats. Having secured FedRAMP authorization earlier this year, Nucleus has demonstrated the rigor, commitment, and technical excellence we seek in companies we invest in. Effective vulnerability management is critical to our national cybersecurity efforts. We believe Nucleus Security can make a big impact in addressing this challenge.”
