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- Imperva, Inc. is a cybersecurity company specializing in data and application security solutions that protect enterprise data and applications on-premises, in the cloud, and across hybrid environments. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio including Web Application Firewall (WAF); Advanced Bot Protection; Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Protection; API Security; database security; data masking; Runtime Application Self-Protection (RASP); identity management; security automation; regulatory compliance tools; security orchestration; risk management and analytics; and unified security platform services. Imperva serves diverse industries such as financial services, healthcare, telecommunications, and government agencies globally, with operations in approximately 70 countries. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, Imperva is a subsidiary of the French multinational Thales Group following a $3.6 billion acquisition completed in December 2023.
Since becoming part of Thales, Imperva has integrated its product offerings within Thales’ broader cybersecurity portfolio, combining advanced capabilities in protecting data at rest and in use with Thales’ strengths in securing data in motion. Recent strategic developments include the launch of a Next Generation Architecture for its cloud application security network and expansion of data centers, including a new data center in London, enhancing capacity and connectivity for global customers. Imperva has also introduced advanced detection and response features in its Application Security platform focused on combating sophisticated threats such as business logic attacks on APIs, reinforcing the company’s commitment to protecting digital identities, applications, and data across cloud and on-premises environments. The integration has also expanded Thales’ partner ecosystem, including over 6700 organizations, creating significant commercial and product innovation opportunities.
Imperva continues to develop AI-driven security solutions and provides professional services to support implementation and maintenance of its security technologies. Its evolution includes ongoing enhancements aimed at simplifying digital security challenges and addressing emerging cybersecurity threats worldwide.