AttackIQ

Computer and Network SecurityLos Altos, California, United StatesFounded 2013192 employees$76M raised

AttackIQ sells security validation software that tests enterprise defenses against cyber threats. The company has raised $76M, most recently a Series C in 2021, and employs 192 people.

+27%
Sales is AttackIQ's fastest-growing team over the past year, now 28 people.
8%
8% of analysed staff worked at Raytheon|Websense before joining. No other company feeds AttackIQ more.
YouGov
YouGov is the most common next stop for people leaving AttackIQ (5 alumni).
Employees
192
Total raised
$76M
Last: Series C
Site visitors
52K
per month
Alumni founders
4
companies started

The growth story

AttackIQ headcount and funding192 people today
192192202120222023202420252026
Data by CrustdataCrustdata

AttackIQ grew from 138 to 192 employees between 2021 and 2026, raising $76M along the way, most recently a Series C in July 2021.

About

AttackIQ's software simulates cyberattacks to help companies test their security systems. Enterprises use it to identify vulnerabilities before real attackers exploit them. The product combines automated testing with AI to continuously monitor defenses.

The company has maintained steady hiring with a median tenure of 4 years, suggesting stable growth. Its engineering team makes up 20% of staff, the largest single function.

Founders and leadership

Engineering is the largest department with 39 employees. Leadership appears stable given the 4-year median tenure, though specific executive backgrounds aren't provided in the data.

The AttackIQ org chart

Brett Galloway (CEO) leads 51 mapped leaders with 9 direct reports. Click +N to expand a team; names link to the person’s public profile.

Departments, and which ones grew

Headcount by functiongrowth vs 12 months ago
EEngineering
43+10%
SSales
28+27%
IInformation Technology
21+5%
CCustomer Success and Support
15-12%
BBusiness Development
14-18%
EEntrepreneurship
8+14%
AAdministrative
60%
MMilitary and Protective Services
6+100%
MMarketing
60%
Data by CrustdataCrustdata

Headcount by function: Engineering 43 (+10% YoY), Sales 28 (+27% YoY), Information Technology 21 (+5% YoY), Customer Success and Support 15 (-12% YoY), Business Development 14 (-18% YoY), Entrepreneurship 8 (+14% YoY).

Talent flow

Many employees come from cybersecurity firms like Raytheon|Websense and Symantec. Alumni frequently move to tech companies including Cisco and Microsoft, with some founding small startups.

Where AttackIQ people come from, and where they go105 current + 200 former profiles
8 people: Raytheon|Websense → AttackIQ8 people: Globant → AttackIQ6 people: Onapsis → AttackIQ5 people: Coraid → AttackIQ5 people: Symantec → AttackIQ5 people: Hewlett Packard Enterprise → AttackIQ5 people: Core Impact → AttackIQ5 people: Trustwave, A LevelBlue Company → AttackIQ5 people: AttackIQ → YouGov4 people: AttackIQ → Cisco3 people: AttackIQ → ServiceNow2 people: AttackIQ → Contractor2 people: AttackIQ → Microsoft2 people: AttackIQ → Halcyon2 people: AttackIQ → Google2 people: AttackIQ → SAFAAttackIQ192 peopleCAME FROMWENT TORRaytheon|Websense8 peopleGlobant8 peopleOnapsis6 peopleCoraid5 peopleSymantec5 peopleHewlett Packard Ent…5 peopleCore Impact5 peopleTrustwave, A LevelB…5 peopleYouGov5 peopleCisco4 peopleServiceNow3 peopleContractor2 peopleMicrosoft2 peopleHalcyon2 peopleGoogle2 peopleSAFA2 people
Data by CrustdataCrustdata

Most common previous employers of AttackIQ staff: Raytheon|Websense (8), Globant (8), Onapsis (6), Coraid (5), Symantec (5), Hewlett Packard Enterprise (5). Former AttackIQ employees most often moved to YouGov (5), Cisco (4), ServiceNow (3), Contractor (2), Microsoft (2), Halcyon (2).

Alumni worth knowing

The AttackIQ mafia

Four alumni-founded companies exist, including ACCESS Capital Now and CHAOSAiGENT, though all appear to be small operations with 1-2 staff members.

Ashley WheelerPeter WheelerArt TawangharHonor Ingham4
founders left AttackIQ and started 4 companies, employing 4 people between them

Ashley Wheeler, was Senior Enterprise Account Manager until 2019
C
1 employees
Peter Wheeler, was Senior Director - PLG and Growth until 2024
1 employees
Art Tawanghar, was Director Of Product Design User Experience (UX), SAAS, CLOUD/Enterprises Solution until 2020
T
The sticker corner
 
Honor Ingham, was Field Marketing Intern until 2025

Web traffic

attackiq.com monthly visitors+20% month over month
43,37862,34881,31852,123202420252026
Data by CrustdataCrustdata

Traffic mix: 47% direct, 37% search, 7% social, 2% paid.

What this company is made of

Headcount by skillwhat people list on their profiles
CCybersecurity
48
LLinux
43
SSecurity
42
PPython (Programming Language)
40
NNetwork Security
38
IInformation Security
36
JJavaScript
34
CCloud Computing
34
LLeadership
30
SSQL
28
Data by CrustdataCrustdata

Most common skills at AttackIQ: Cybersecurity (48), Linux (43), Security (42), Python (Programming Language) (40), Network Security (38), Information Security (36), JavaScript (34), Cloud Computing (34).

Where the team actually sits

Headcount by regionHQ: Los Altos, California, United States
AArgentina
15
CCalifornia, United States
14
EEngland, United Kingdom
5
SSanta Fe, Argentina
5
BBuenos Aires Province, Argentina
4
GGreater Barcelona Metropolitan Area
4
MMontana, United States
3
TTexas, United States
3
Data by CrustdataCrustdata

AttackIQ people are concentrated in Argentina (15), California, United States (14), England, United Kingdom (5), Santa Fe, Argentina (5). 2 offices on record.

Search footprint

Organic clicks
1,153
per month
Traffic worth
$6K
if bought as ads
Ranking keywords
1,024
Ads budget
$91K
per month

AttackIQ attracts about 1,153 organic search visits a month, traffic worth roughly $6K a month if bought through ads. It gained 200 ranking keywords and lost 227 in the last period.

What employees say

Compensation
4.40 / 5
Career opportunities
3.90 / 5
Senior management
3.90 / 5
Work-life balance
4.20 / 5

Frequently asked

How many employees does AttackIQ have?

AttackIQ has 192 employees as of September 2026.

How much has AttackIQ raised?

AttackIQ has raised $76M in total, most recently a Series C round in July 2021.

Who founded AttackIQ?

AttackIQ was founded in 2013 by Stephan Chenette, Rajesh Sharma.

Who is the CEO of AttackIQ?

Brett Galloway (CEO) sits at the top of AttackIQ's reporting structure, with 9 direct reports.

Where does AttackIQ hire from?

The most common previous employers of current AttackIQ staff are Raytheon|Websense (8 people), Globant (8 people), Onapsis (6 people).

Where do AttackIQ employees go after leaving?

Former AttackIQ employees most often move to YouGov (5), Cisco (4), ServiceNow (3).

What companies were founded by ex-AttackIQ employees?

At least 4 companies have a founder who previously worked at AttackIQ, including ACCESS Capital Now, CHAOSAiGENT, PeMF Healing.

How much traffic does AttackIQ get from search?

AttackIQ attracts about 1,153 organic search visits a month, worth roughly $6K a month in equivalent ad spend.

What skills do people at AttackIQ have?

The most common skills among AttackIQ staff are Cybersecurity, Linux, Security, Python (Programming Language), Network Security.

Where is AttackIQ's team located?

AttackIQ staff are concentrated in Argentina (15), California, United States (14), England, United Kingdom (5).

How big is AttackIQ's engineering team?

AttackIQ has about 43 people in Engineering, up 10% over the past year, as of September 2026.

How big is AttackIQ's sales team?

AttackIQ has about 28 people in Sales, up 27% over the past year, as of September 2026.

Computed from 105 current and 200 former AttackIQ profiles, as of September 2026. Source: Crustdata.

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