Wallarm Expands Leadership and Product Suite to Address API and AI…

Event summary

Wallarm grew its employee base by 41% in 2025, adding Shayne Higdon as COO and Craig Riddell as Field CISO to support global expansion.
Introduced API Session Blocking and Schema-Based Testing to enhance real-time threat detection and vulnerability management.
Launched MCPJail, an open-source tool for securing Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers used in AI applications.
Created Wallarm University to address the API security skills gap with free certification courses.

The big picture

Wallarm’s strategic moves come as organizations increasingly rely on APIs and AI, creating new attack surfaces. The company is positioning itself to capitalize on the growing need for specialized security solutions in these areas. Its recent awards and leadership expansions signal strong momentum, but execution will be key as competitors also ramp up offerings.

What we're watching

Market Leadership: Whether Wallarm can sustain its position as a leader in API and AI security amid increasing competition.
Product Adoption: The pace at which enterprises integrate Wallarm’s new features into their security frameworks.
Regulatory Compliance: How evolving AI and API regulations will impact Wallarm’s product roadmap and customer requirements.