Censys, Inc.

Censys, Inc. is a cybersecurity company specializing in internet intelligence, providing a platform for threat hunting and attack surface management. Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the company's mission is to be the definitive source for understanding everything on the internet, aiming to make the digital landscape safer.

The company's core offerings include its Internet Intelligence Platform, which provides real-time data and insights into global internet infrastructure, and its Attack Surface Management (ASM) solution. Censys also offers Censys Search, a powerful engine for discovering and analyzing internet hosts and certificates, and has introduced Censys Assistant, an AI-powered cybersecurity partner. These tools are utilized by global governments, Fortune 500 companies, and security providers to identify vulnerabilities, monitor attack surfaces, and respond proactively to potential risks.

In recent news, Censys secured $70 million in strategic funding in March/April 2026, comprising a $40 million Series D equity round and $30 million in debt financing. The company has also expanded its capabilities with new reputation-based risk scoring and enhanced adversary intelligence, and integrated its internet intelligence into Microsoft Sentinel workflows. Censys is led by Founder and CEO Zakir Durumeric and is recognized for its role in highlighting emerging threats, such as the rapid exploitation of a new cPanel vulnerability in May 2026.