StealthWorker (YC W16) is a Marketplace for Talented Cybersecurity Specialists

by Alexis Ohanian3/16/2016

The rising trend of hacking has resulted in damaged brands, fraud, and theft of personal identifiable information (PII). The need for cybersecurity professionals has drastically increased, with over a million cybersecurity jobs still unfilled. Unfortunately, there are not enough qualified people (CISSPs) to meet that demand. Therefore, finding and hiring qualified experts can be time-consuming and costly.

StealthWorker is a company launching out of our current Winter 2016 class that tackles this issue by connecting businesses with qualified cybersecurity specialists on its marketplace. Founder, Dr. Ken Baylor knows how hard it is to find competent security staff after serving as a CISO for over 10 years. Previously, he has led security teams at Symantec, Pivotal Software, Wells Fargo, and McAfee. In addition to holding a CISSP, Dr. Baylor also holds a law degree, MBA, and Ph.D.

Instead of moving cybersecurity experts from one full-time job to the next, StealthWorker allows companies to hire specialists for specific tasks like penetration testing (pen testing). Pen testing is when a third-party acts as a hacker and attempts to compromise a server to steal data. By eliminating a lengthy hiring process, CISSPs are operational within weeks and can add immediate value. This solution drastically reduces the cost of hiring a security team while maximizing a security expert’s efficiency.

StealthWorker is launching in the United States, Europe, and Asia.

Learn more about StealthWorker here.

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  • Alexis Ohanian