TENEX.AI PR FAQ
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“We are thrilled to have the support of a16z and Shield. Their investment reflects the potential of our AI-first, cloud-native approach to transform the cybersecurity services industry. With TENEX, customers gain the full value of leading cloud security platforms while receiving tailored services to meet their unique needs across industries.”
– Elias “Lou” Manousos, General Partner, Manousos Investments
“TENEX is tackling one of the most critical challenges in cybersecurity: the inefficiency of managing comprehensive security programs. With their AI-driven, cloud-native platform and deep security expertise, TENEX is strongly positioned to deliver automated, scalable solutions that modern enterprise customers need. We are proud to support Eric and the TENEX team as they redefine the way cybersecurity is delivered.”
– Zane Lackey, general partner, Andreessen Horowitz.
“Our mission at TENEX is to empower organizations to achieve autonomic secure operations with greater precision, efficiency, and resilience. We believe the future of cybersecurity lies at the intersection of automation, AI, and expert human oversight — human-led, machine-driven solutions that maximize the potential of groundbreaking platforms like Google SecOps. Our goal is to deliver at least 10x better security outcomes, faster and more cost-effectively than legacy providers.”
– Eric Foster, Founder and CEO of TENEX.
“Much of the legacy security services industry is unfortunately fragmented, outdated, and inefficient. Customers are demanding smarter solutions that deliver measurable results from their security investments. TENEX was founded to help enterprises overcome persistent security challenges by leveraging the scale and efficiency of modern cloud provider security stacks combined with AI-driven services. We aim to deliver exceptional outcomes with agility and cost-effectiveness.”
– Eric Foster, Founder and CEO of TENEX.
“Imagine a cybersecurity partner that redefines industry standards. An AI-first approach that integrates seamlessly with your infrastructure, automating routine tasks and enabling your team to focus on strategic priorities. With advanced technology and expertise, we envision a future that sustains and enhances our operational excellence. That’s what the team at Tenex has done for us, and what they can do for you.”
– Chad Kreimendahl, CEO of Onspring
“In an era where modern threat actors can bypass years of security controls in minutes, the industry needed a fundamentally different approach to security operations. Tenex represents the first true implementation of what autonomic defenses must look like in an AI-first world.”
– Iman Ghanizada: former Global Head of Autonomic Security Operations at Google
“Tenex is helping us build on the strengths of our existing security program by delivering advanced AI-driven solutions paired with expert human oversight to tackle our most complex challenges. We’re excited to be partnered with their team and to leverage their innovative approach to further enhance our security posture and operational efficiency.”
– [Customer Redacted pending release approval]
“Tenex complements our existing security operations by blending cutting-edge AI with practical human oversight. Their approach is poised to streamline response times, simplify threat management, and help us maintain our leadership position in navigating the evolving threat landscape. Their model offers a valuable addition to our security strategy.”
– [Customer Redacted pending release approval]
“Tenex is redefining what a cybersecurity partner can bring to the table. Their AI-first approach integrates seamlessly with our robust cloud infrastructure, automating routine tasks and enabling our team to focus on strategic priorities. With their advanced technology and expertise, we’re confident Tenex will help us sustain and enhance our operational excellence.”
– [Customer Redacted pending release approval]
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Q: What is the preferred naming convention for referencing the company?
A: TENEX.AI or TENEX.ai is preferred. Shorthand as TENEX AI or TENEX where the domain name version is problematic.
Q: Where is the company located / headquartered?
A: Current company headquarters is on the “cyber coast” of Florida, just outside of Tampa. We have additional official physical company presences in multiple cities/states including Kansas City, San Francisco, Chicago, and North Carolina.
Q: Any public details on the fundraising, company size, or other metrics?
A: TENEX has successfully raised seed funding from Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Shield Capital (ShieldCap) and a group of cybersecurity angels. This funding will be instrumental in accelerating TENEX’s growth, enabling the company to expand its team, enhance its AI-driven platform, and scale its services to meet the increasing demand for advanced cybersecurity solutions. At this time, further details or metrics are subject to press embargo except for what is outlined in this PRFAQ and what is available on the company Crunchbase listing at https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/tenex-ai
Q: What product/solution are you proposing?
A: TENEX offers a cloud-native, AI-driven, and automation-first cybersecurity platform that initially focuses on Managed Detection and Response (MDR). We plan to expand into other critical service areas such as vulnerability management, identity management, compliance, threat intelligence, and incident response.
Q: What problems does it solve?
A: TENEX addresses the challenge of managing and staffing a comprehensive security program by leveraging AI and automation to reduce manual efforts and enhance security outcomes. We also fill the gaps left by commoditized endpoint security and SIEM infrastructure provided by major cloud vendors.
Q: What makes your product/solution better than existing/others? How is TENEX different from existing MDR service providers like Arctic Wolf, Expel, and Red Canary?
A: Unlike traditional MDR providers, TENEX integrates deeply with leading cloud platforms like Google and Microsoft, leveraging their security capabilities while addressing their weaknesses. Unlike other providers who have a “bolted on” approach to AI, TENEX was born in the age of AI. Our AI-first approach automates routine tasks and handles exceptions with expert human oversight, providing a human and a co-pilot AI experience that ensures superior security outcomes. Additionally, TENEX’s dynamic pricing model aligns with customers’ cloud spend, offering greater flexibility and value.
Q: Who will use your product?
A: Our product is designed for organizations of all sizes across various industries, including Financial Services, Healthcare, Retail/Hospitality, and Critical Infrastructure, that are looking to enhance their security posture using advanced AI and cloud-native technologies.
Q: Who will pay for the product?
A: The primary customers for TENEX’s services are organizations’ IT and security departments that manage cybersecurity budgets and investments. We believe the service will be applicable to organizations of any size and scale, from the Fortune 500 to SMB’s that care about enterprise-class security outcomes.
Q: What will the product’s user experience be?
A: The user experience will be intuitive showing clear results and process, with our platform automating routine tasks and providing actionable insights, allowing users to focus on more strategic security activities. Our tech-enabled services handle complex challenges and exceptions due to incidents, ensuring efficient and effective security operations. We will allow transparency into the actions we are taking, what is handled with automation and AI and what tasks human analysts are taking. The platform will document the ROI and savings from automation and share it with the customer.
Q: What will customers love most about TENEX?
A: Customers will appreciate TENEX’s ability to integrate seamlessly with their existing Google security and cloud platforms, the reduction in manual security tasks through automation, and the superior security outcomes driven by our AI-first approach.
Q: What will customers be most disappointed in?
A: Our focused support for Google Cloud and lack of support for legacy platforms and tools – TENEX can help organizations transition from legacy SIEM solutions, but does not support them.
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