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Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Unblocked raises $20M for AI to help devs understand codebases
Every developer has their own unique style of writing code. Despite companies establishing best practices and drawing up documentation, it can be hard for developers to understand someone else's codebase. To solve this problem, Dennis Pilarinos built a tool called Unblocked — an AI-powered assistant that answers contextual questions about lines of code. Pilarinos is a seasoned professional at building developer tools. He has worked as a director at Microsoft and Amazon, working on Azure and Amazon Web Services. Later, Pilarinos built a continuous integration platform for remote teams called Buddybuild, which was acquired by Apple in 2018, and he also worked at Apple for around two years on the Xcode Cloud platform. "Developers trying to get the information they want is quite painful and time-consuming," Pilarinos told TechCrunch in a phone interview. "We wanted to use all the data, code, and tribal knowledge of conversations to present developers with easy answers." Pilarinos added that with more AI programming tools seeping into developers' workflows, the aforementioned problems are going to get worse. Image Credits: Unblocked Unblocked integrates with development environments and apps like Slack, Jira, Confluence, Google Drive, and Notion. The tool gathers intelligence about a company's codebase and helps answer questions such as "Where do we define user metrics in our system?" Developers can also use the platform to search for the person who made changes to a particular module and quickly gain insights from them. Unblocked offers admin controls that can be easily adopted by a company's system admin, and the startup is working on integrating with platforms like Cursor and Lovable to improve code explainability. Beyond this, Unblocked is developing tools that actively help developers with projects rather than simply answer questions. One, Autonomous CI triage, supports developers in testing code through different scenarios. Unblocked counts companies such as Drata, AppDirect, Big Cartel, and TravelPerk as customers. Pilarinos claims that engineers at Drata were able to save 1-2 hours per week using Unblocked's platform. Image Credits: Unblocked Unblocked said Tuesday it has raised $20 million in Series A funding from B Capital and Radical Ventures. The round takes the company's total capital raised to $30 million from investors including Amplify Partners, First Round Capital, and XYZ Capital. Rob Toews, a partner at Radical Ventures, said that as AI-generated code proliferates, products like Unlocked will become extremely valuable.
Business Wire
28-04-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Deckard Technologies Achieves SOC 2 Type 1 Compliance for Rentalscape Portfolio
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Deckard Technologies, a leading GovTech company helping local governments with property-related challenges, today announced it has successfully completed its Service Organization Controls (SOC) 2 Type 1 accreditation for its Rentalscape portfolio. This achievement represents a key milestone in Deckard Technologies' commitment to data security, system reliability, and operational transparency. The accreditation, conducted by AssuranceLab, verifies that Rentalscape's internal controls related to security, availability, and confidentiality were suitably designed as of April 1, 2025. It affirms that Deckard Technologies has implemented rigorous internal safeguards to protect sensitive municipal data and ensure responsible system oversight—particularly as governments seek trusted partners in a growing digital infrastructure landscape. At the core of this achievement is Rentalscape, Deckard Technologies' flagship Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform. Rentalscape delivers full-spectrum tools to help cities manage rental activity—from automated permitting and tax collection to 24/7 complaint response and compliance monitoring. As short-term rental regulations evolve, the platform enables local governments to take a data-driven, resident-first approach to enforcement while minimizing risks related to data exposure and system integrity. 'This is an important step in our longstanding commitment to ensuring data privacy, system reliability, and trust in every jurisdiction we serve,' said Jessica Flanagan, Chief Technology Officer at Deckard Technologies. 'SOC 2 compliance validates what our team has always prioritized — building secure, resilient, and transparent systems. We view this as the foundation for even broader security commitments ahead.' Deckard Technologies' approach to compliance is grounded in industry-leading practices and powered by enterprise-grade tools. This includes Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure, encrypted storage, continuous monitoring via Drata, and secure handling of personal documents through Digify—a HIPAA and ISO 27001 certified data vault. Internal controls also feature role-based access, real-time system monitoring and vulnerability scanning. With this certification, Deckard Technologies moves beyond intent to action—offering proof that its controls meet the highest industry standards. About Deckard Technologies Deckard Technologies is a GovTech data company helping local governments address residential property-related challenges. Founded in 2018, Deckard Technologies operates globally with offices in the U.S., Colombia and Australia, delivering actionable insights on the business of short-term rentals, long-term rentals, and foreclosures. Its Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform provides real-time data to help governments improve compliance rates up to 95%, optimize tax revenue collection, and better address community needs through smarter municipal property oversight. Trusted by over 400 jurisdictions worldwide, Deckard Technologies' scalable, cost-effective products leverage patented processes and combine best-in-class data collection with intuitive, AI-powered solutions, transforming how local governments monitor and manage properties. Learn more at
Business Wire
22-04-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
1Password and Drata's Strategic Partnership Closes the Access-Trust Gap with Unified Security and Compliance
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 1Password, a leader in Extended Access Management (XAM), today announced a strategic partnership with Drata to redefine how modern businesses meet critical compliance requirements while ensuring employee and company data remain secure. The new 1Password Extended Access Management and Drata integration simplifies and accelerates the journey to compliance through continuous monitoring, secure access enforcement, and real-time insights without slowing productivity. 'Security and compliance are inseparable, especially as SaaS sprawl and AI adoption introduce new layers of complexity and risk,' said David Faugno, Co-CEO of 1Password. 'Organizations can't achieve lasting compliance without securing how people, devices, applications, and AI agents access their critical business data, and you can't secure access without continuously verifying compliance. This partnership with Drata helps unify these efforts, giving companies the ability to enforce strong security policies across all identities, applications, and devices—both managed and unmanaged—while staying continuously audit-ready. It's a step toward a more modern, automated, and resilient approach to trust at scale.' Integrated Security and Compliance for the Modern Workplace Modern compliance frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27001, and CMMC require dynamic and ongoing verification of controls. But most organizations still rely on fragmented tools and static policies, while the explosion of SaaS and AI-powered applications—many adopted outside of IT's purview—has led to a surge in ungoverned access across unmanaged devices, unsanctioned apps, and autonomous agents. These behaviors create an Access-Trust Gap —the security risks posed by unfederated identities, unmanaged devices, applications, and AI-powered tools accessing company data without proper governance controls. 1Password Extended Access Management closes this gap by securing access across all users, devices, and applications—ensuring even unmanaged apps and devices are brought under governance and aligned with compliance standards. Paired with Drata's robust trust management platform, businesses gain continuous monitoring and real-time evidence collection to stay audit-ready and strengthen their security posture. 'The consequences of non-compliance are undeniable, including data breaches, hefty fines, and the potential loss of key customers and markets,' said Adam Markowitz, Co-Founder and CEO of Drata. 'Modern organizations are inundated with employee-owned devices, shadow IT, and shadow AI operating outside traditional governance, making compliance more elusive, audits more costly, and governance more critical than ever. By partnering with 1Password and integrating with their Extended Access Management platform, businesses can proactively mitigate compliance risks without compromising their growth or slowing their teams down.' A Future-Ready Approach to Governance, Risk, and Compliance The new integration between 1Password and Drata empowers IT and security teams to proactively manage compliance risks by combining device and credential-level security with automated monitoring and audit readiness. As productivity in the modern workplace often relies on SaaS apps brought in from the edge, AI-driven tools, and employee-owned devices, this integration provides a scalable path to continuous compliance. With this integration, businesses gain: Frictionless compliance at scale: Accelerate audit readiness and reduce operational overhead with Drata's AI-powered compliance assistance, which generates responses for security questionnaires based on automated evidence collection. With real-time visibility into device posture and credential-level security, teams can maintain continuous alignment with frameworks like SOC 2 and ISO 27001—freeing up time, reducing human error, and scaling compliance with ease. Proactive risk reduction across credentials and devices: Minimize credential-related risks posed by both human and machine identities and strengthen security posture by combining 1Password Extended Access Management with Drata's automated compliance tracking. Empower IT and security teams to proactively identify and mitigate threats while upholding industry best practices across regulatory frameworks. Real-time transparency that builds customer trust: Gain instant visibility into compliance posture and effortlessly share proof of compliance through Drata by Safebase's Trust Center. Foster lasting credibility with prospects and customers by turning security posture into a competitive advantage. Contextual access control to protect company resources: Ensure only secure, compliant devices can access sensitive company data. By aligning access decisions based on pre-set device compliance requirements by Drata, organizations can strengthen data protection, reduce risk exposure, and meet evolving regulatory requirements with confidence. 'We've long relied on both 1Password and Drata to help us scale securely and stay audit-ready,' said Tom Townsend, Head of Compliance at ShipHero. '1Password gives us confidence that our employees' access across identities, apps, and devices is protected, while Drata automates the evidence and monitoring we need to prove compliance. This integration brings those strengths together, allowing our team to move faster, stay compliant, and focus on what matters most.' 'Today's organizations often operate across multiple jurisdictions, navigating a complex and constantly evolving regulatory landscape,' said Sam Abadir, IDC Research Director for Risk, Financial Crime and Compliance. 'To stay ahead, businesses need a flexible, risk-based, and auditable approach to compliance—one that can adapt as requirements change. By adopting modern solutions designed for today's dynamic environment, organizations can better manage risk, demonstrate accountability, and unlock new opportunities for efficiency and innovation.' To learn more about 1Password Extended Access Management and the new integration with Drata, visit our website and our blog. About 1Password Trusted by over 165,000 businesses and millions of consumers, 1Password pioneered Extended Access Management, a new cybersecurity category built for the way people and AI agents work today. Our mission is to unleash productivity without compromising security. The 1Password Extended Access Management platform secures every sign-in, to every app, from every device, including the managed and unmanaged ones that legacy IAM, IGA, and MDM tools can't reach. Leading companies such as Asana, Associated Press, Aldo Group, Canva, IBM, MongoDB, MediaComm Communications, Octopus Energy, Slack, Salesforce, Stripe, Under Armour, and Wish rely on 1Password to close the Access-Trust Gap: the security risks posed by unfederated identities, unmanaged apps, devices, and AI agents accessing sensitive company data without proper governance controls. Learn more at
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Security compliance firm Drata acquires SafeBase for $250M
Drata, a security compliance automation platform that helps companies adhere to frameworks such as SOC 2 and GDPR, has acquired software security review startup SafeBase for $250 million. SafeBase co-founders Al Yang (CEO) and Adar Arnon (CTO) will retain their roles, and SafeBase will continue to offer a standalone product while bringing its core solutions to Drata's platform. "This partnership isn't just about combining complementary products," Yang wrote in a post on SafeBase's official blog Tuesday. "It's a union of two customer-obsessed companies with aligned missions and cultures, focused on delivering the tools enterprises need to succeed." Yang and Arnon founded SafeBase in 2020 after meeting at Harvard Business School. Incubated by Y Combinator, the company helps customers fill out security questionnaires — the reviews that organizations normally kick off before purchasing a new piece of software. SafeBase employs AI models specifically trained on security documentation use cases to read, interpret security information and questions, and then automatically respond to security questionnaires. Beyond the custom models, SafeBase provides an engine that allows a company to assign rules-based behavior for customer access, as well as dashboards that show insights and analytics on the company's security posture. SafeBase, which is headquartered in San Francisco, managed to raise $53.1 million in venture capital from investors including Zoom Ventures, NEA, and Comcast Ventures prior to its exit. According to Yang, SafeBase has over 1,000 customers today, including LinkedIn, Palantir, and CrowdStrike. As Drata co-founder and CEO Adam Markowitz noted in a post on Tuesday, Drata's acquisition of SafeBase comes as the demand for so-called trust management solutions rises. Cloud apps and AI have increased organizations' reliance on third parties that have access to sensitive data. At the same time, new regulations like the Digital Operational Resilience Act in the EU are imposing new security requirements on vendors. With SafeBase, Markowitz aims to create a "seamless ecosystem" of trust, governance, risk, and compliance offerings. "Together with SafeBase, we're more committed than ever to empowering our customers to build and scale trust, unlock growth, and achieve success," Markowitz said in the blog. "Just in time for Drata's fourth anniversary, this milestone marks the start of an exciting new chapter." Founded in 2020, Drata has grown rapidly over the years, securing well over $300 million in funding and acquiring over 7,000 customers including Notion and Tenable. It counts Iconiq Growth and Salesforce Ventures among its backers, in addition to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and former LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner. Last year, Drata's revenue grew 100% year-over-year, and the San Diego-based company said that it was adding 650 new customers each quarter. Drata also made its first acquisitions, snapping up governance and automation firm in April and cloud security platform Oak9 in May. A PR rep for Drata told TechCrunch via email that Drata is nearing $100 million in annual recurring revenue. But the aggressive growth strategy hasn't consistently paid off. Last September, Drata laid off around 40 people, or 9% of its workforce. At the time, the company alluded to "sustainable growth"; Drata's headcount grew a whopping 52% from 2023 to last year. Sign in to access your portfolio
