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Synack

FedRAMP-authorized crowdsourced penetration testing platform combining the vetted SRT researcher community with AI-powered Hydra technology for continuous security testing.

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Editor's Pick - CrowdsourcedPTaaS PioneerFedRAMP 3PAOAI-Augmented TestingVetted Researcher Network
Founded
2013
Team Size
201-500
Geography
Global
Last verified: Apr 2026

Key facts

  • Founded in 2013.
  • Headquartered in Redwood City, California, United States.
  • Team of 201-500 security professionals.
  • Holds FedRAMP 3PAO and SOC 2 accreditation.
  • Delivers 7 penetration testing services.
  • Typical response time: 24-48 hours.
  • Operates globally, with delivery across North America.
  • Specialises in Crowdsourced Security, Continuous Testing, and Government Security.
  • Compliance expertise across FedRAMP, PCI DSS, HIPAA, SOC 2, and NIST CSF.

About

Synack is a crowdsourced security testing platform headquartered in Redwood City, California, combining its vetted Synack Red Team (SRT) researcher community with AI-powered Hydra technology to deliver continuous penetration testing at scale. Founded in 2013 by former NSA security experts Jay Kaplan and Mark Kuhr, Synack has built a unique model that combines the creativity and diversity of human testers with automated vulnerability scanning through their proprietary Hydra technology.

Methodologies

OWASPPTESNIST

Team Activity

CNBC Disruptor 50
Forbes Cloud 100

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