Salt Security

Palo Alto, California, USA · ≈200 employees · salt.security

Salt Security is a cybersecurity firm based in Palo Alto, California, specializing in API security. Founded in 2016 by Roey Eliyahu and Michael Nicosia, the company has raised over $271 million in funding and has established itself as a leader in the industry. Salt Security employs between 200 and 500 people and has expanded its operations to include offices in Austin, Dallas, and Houston. The company's flagship product, the Salt Illuminate API Protection Platform, offers comprehensive security throughout the API lifecycle. It features automatic API discovery, posture governance for compliance, and runtime threat detection using AI and machine learning. In 2026, Salt launched the Agentic Security Platform, designed to secure the interactions of AI agents and large language models with APIs. This innovative platform addresses the unique security challenges posed by AI-driven workflows, enhancing the company's offerings in the rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape. Salt Security serves enterprise clients across various sectors, including financial services, healthcare, and technology.