Escape

Escape.tech is a cybersecurity startup based in San Francisco, Paris, and Biarritz. The company specializes in securing web applications, particularly GraphQL and REST applications, through its leading security scanner. The scanner identifies and fixes vulnerabilities during the development process, eliminating the need for traffic or agents. This proactive approach to cybersecurity helps organizations build secure applications and protect their APIs from potential threats.

Escape.tech's primary market is organizations that rely heavily on APIs for their operations. These could range from tech startups to large corporations in various industries. The company's business model revolves around providing automated API discovery and security testing services. It generates revenue by charging clients for these services, which help them strengthen their API security programs and reduce their risk of cyberattacks.

The company was founded in 2020, spurred by a co-founder's personal experience with hacking. Recognizing the high risk that exposed APIs pose to many organizations, the founders saw an opportunity to bring AI-driven innovation to the cybersecurity field. Escape.tech's mission is to help organizations build secure applications and stay secure by providing them with the tools and knowledge they need to protect their APIs.

Escape.tech also offers a free tool, SecureGPT, which runs common security tests on OpenAI ChatGPT Plugins. This tool allows users to quickly assess the security of their plugins and take necessary precautions.

Keywords: Cybersecurity, Web Applications, GraphQL, REST Applications, Security Scanner, API Security, Automated API Discovery, Security Testing, AI-Driven Innovation, SecureGPT.