Amplifier Security Raises $5.6M to Herald 'Autonomous User Security'

When it comes to security, many companies struggle to identify and engage their riskiest users. Tasks like patching, removing unapproved software, fixing misconfigured endpoints and responding to anomalies are often delayed or skipped, leading to increased exposure. Most tools rely on compliance snapshots to satisfy audits, missing the steady drift in user behavior. According to the National Cyber Security Centre, AI accelerates the speed and precision of attacks to identify and exploit vulnerable users and their devices. With over 50% of breaches linked to poor user and endpoint security hygiene, businesses remain vulnerable unless they take proactive measures.

To address this growing gap, Amplifier Security today announced innovations to power the industry’s first Autonomous User Security platform – a system that uses AI to automate user engagement, drive remediation, and close security gaps in real time. By making users part of the fix, not just the source of risk, Amplifier reduces the burden on security teams while improving user and endpoint hygiene. Instead of relying on admins to chase users or on tools that stop at visibility, Amplifier activates end users directly, making them part of the security workflows without disrupting productivity – it’s AI-powered where it matters, and human-activated where it counts.

On the heels of its strong customer traction and market momentum since its launch, Amplifier also announced an oversubscribed $5.6 million seed round led by TechOperators, and an alliance partnership with Jamf. The funding will accelerate Amplifier’s growth as the company expands its platform and customer footprint.

Amplifier has announced two new AI-powered innovations, the User Security Graph and AI Automation Studio, designed to enhance security by actively engaging employees. The User Security Graph provides a real-time view of each employee's security posture by aggregating data from various security tools, highlighting vulnerabilities and attack paths. This data is then presented to employees through personalized dashboards to promote security awareness.  

The AI Automation Studio offers a drag-and-drop interface for creating intelligent automations using natural language prompts. These automations guide users to take necessary security actions or escalate issues when needed, moving away from complex, inflexible workflows.  

According to Shreyas Sadalgi, co-founder and CEO of Amplifier, their platform aims to be "the system of record for user risk, and the system of action that engages users to reduce it," ultimately fostering a positive security culture. Jason Kikta, CISO of Automox, commented that "Amplifier closes the gap that security tools cannot address - by guiding the right person to take the right action, which helps users understand the 'why' thereby unlocking true engagement and value."  

The new round brings total financing raised since inception to $9 million and includes participation from Cota Capital and WestWave Capital, as well as security veterans from companies like Arctic Wolf, Duo, Cisco, Citrix, OneTrust, and Greynoise. Notable angel investors include Brian NeSmith (Co-founder and Chairman, Arctic Wolf), Ash Devata (CEO, Greynoise; ex-VP Product, Duo/Cisco), Shawn Bass (CTO, Citrix), and Kabir Barday (Founder and CEO, OneTrust).