Censys

Censys is a cybersecurity company that focuses on Internet intelligence and attack surface management. Founded in 2013 by the creators of ZMap, Censys provides a real-time map of the internet to help governments, enterprises, and research institutions identify and defend against cyber threats. The Censys Internet Intelligence Platform is the company's main offering. It continuously scans and analyzes internet-connected devices and services, covering significantly more services than competitors. With the world’s largest certificate database, Censys enables security teams to gain visibility into every host, service, and port across various internet-facing assets. Key capabilities include attack surface management, threat hunting and investigation, real-time internet intelligence, and threat dataset monitoring. Censys serves a diverse customer base, including U.S. government agencies, half of the Fortune 500 companies, security firms, and research organizations. Notable clients include FireEye, Google, NATO, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The platform is recognized for its powerful search functionality and extensive historical data, playing a critical role in enhancing cybersecurity processes.