Bastille Secures Prestigious SC Award for Best Threat Detection Technology in 2025
In a remarkable achievement for the cybersecurity industry, Bastille, a company renowned for its pioneering efforts in wireless airspace defense, has been awarded the 2025 SC Award for Best Threat Detection Technology. This accolade signifies recognition of the company's relentless commitment to safeguarding enterprises and governmental agencies from the escalating risks associated with unmonitored wireless threats. Past winners of this category include industry giants like CrowdStrike, Rapid7, and Aruba, solidifying Bastille's place among elite peers.
Bastille's CEO, Chris Risley, expressed his appreciation for the recognition, stating, "We’re honored to receive this year's SC Award for Best Threat Detection Technology. This recognition is a powerful validation of our mission to defend the invisible wireless attack surface, an area too long overlooked. We're proud to help Fortune 500 companies, the military, and federal agencies gain the visibility they need to secure their environments."
The SC Awards are a hallmark of excellence in cybersecurity, with this year’s submissions evaluated across 33 unique categories by a panel of highly respected judges. These judges comprise cybersecurity professionals from various sectors, including healthcare, financial services, education, and technology. Their recognition of Bastille highlights the growing importance of innovation in cybersecurity solutions.
What makes Bastille's technology stand out? The company's platform boasts four critical capabilities: it effectively locates wireless assets through AI-powered detection and geolocation, visualizes the wireless environment via the Bastille Fusion Center, leverages AI to analyze threats, and responds with real-time alerts while seamlessly integrating into Essential Security platforms like XDR, CAASM, SIEM, SOAR, and Zero Trust. Bastille’s system continuously identifies and classifies wireless devices across various protocols, ensuring that inventories are updated in real-time, featuring tools for real-time tracking, security event prioritization, and forensic analysis.
The demand for Bastille's innovative solutions has led to explosive growth; the company recently reported a tripling of its Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) over the past year alone and anticipates another doubling soon. Its diverse customer base includes prominent Fortune 500 firms, military branches, and various government agencies.
This trajectory has attracted considerable investment interest, culminating in a decisive $44 million funding round led by Goldman Sachs, an endorsement of the company’s direction and future prospects. Additionally, Bastille has been granted 34 patents, with more applications pending, firmly establishing its status as a trailblazer within the wireless airspace defense sector.
Facing challenges from ever-evolving threats, including generative AI attacks and breaches exploiting third-party access, cybersecurity must embrace innovation. Tom Spring, Senior Editorial Director at SC Media, commented on the significance of the awards by stating, "Being named an SC Awards finalist is recognition not only of technical innovation but of a shared commitment to making the digital world safer. It’s inspiring to see how this year's community of finalists across identity, cloud, data protection, and beyond is pushing forward together, united by purpose."
With the victory at the SC Awards, Bastille solidifies its role as a leader in wireless threat intelligence, facilitating organizations to tackle the complex challenges that characterize the modern cybersecurity landscape. This achievement reflects the company's dedication and success in providing real-time monitoring and actionable insights, vital for protecting sensitive data and critical infrastructure.
For those interested in learning more about Bastille and its award-winning solutions, details are available on their official website. The company's innovative approach is essential for enterprises looking to bolster their defenses against emerging threats in the ever-changing digital world.