CISO-Voted list recognizes the 30 private cybersecurity companies shaping enterprise security in the Age of AI
Orca Security, the pioneer in agentless cloud security, today announced its inclusion in Rising in Cyber 2026, an independent annual list launched by Notable Capital to recognize the 30 most promising private cybersecurity startups. Now in its third year, Rising in Cyber has become a trusted signal of what is actually moving the needle in enterprise security.
Unlike traditional rankings, Rising in Cyber honorees are selected through voting by 150 active CISOs and senior security executives; the result is a reliable signal of what security teams are actually adopting to address their most urgent challenges.
For the third consecutive year, Orca Security joins a cohort that has collectively raised over $6.9 billion, according to PitchBook, and is defining the next generation of cybersecurity across critical areas, including identity and access management, agentic AI security, security operations, and application defense.
The 2026 honorees were named alongside the release of the Rising in Cyber 2026 Report, produced in collaboration with Morgan Stanley. The report draws on CISO survey data and market analysis to map how the cybersecurity industry is evolving from AI agents reshaping security operations to a historic surge in strategic M&A, and separates signal from noise for investors, operators, and security leaders.
“Security is now moving from a constraint to an enabler on how fast AI can actually scale inside the enterprise. The 150 CISOs who voted on this list understand that better than anyone,” said Oren Yunger, Managing Partner, Notable Capital. “Congratulations to this year’s Rising in Cyber honorees for earning their trust.”
Honorees will be recognized at a private event on May 12 at the New York Stock Exchange in San Francisco alongside top security leaders and investors.
“AI is redefining the way organizations build and operate in the cloud, and security teams are under more pressure than ever to keep pace without slowing innovation,” said Gil Geron, CEO and Co-founder of Orca Security. “At Orca, our commitment is to help customers move faster and embrace AI with confidence by giving them the clarity and context they need to reduce risk across increasingly complex environments. We’re honored to be recognized for a third year by the CISOs and security leaders behind Rising in Cyber 2026.”
Over the past year, Orca Security continued to expand its AI-powered cloud security platform with new innovations including AI-powered security agents, real-time AI activity detection, and enhanced runtime protection for hybrid cloud environments. Orca further strengthened strategic partnerships with AWS, Oracle, and Zscaler to help enterprises securely scale cloud and AI innovation.
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