Third Brigade is a technology company.
Third Brigade has raised $5.0M across 1 funding round.
Third Brigade has raised $5.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Third Brigade has raised $5.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Third Brigade's investors include BDC Venture Capital.
Third Brigade was a cybersecurity company specializing in enterprise-class security solutions for servers, virtual machines, and dynamic datacenters.[1][2][3] It developed products like host intrusion defense systems and the Deep Security platform, which provided intrusion prevention, application protection, and vulnerability response services to safeguard critical data and comply with regulations.[4][5][6] Serving enterprises, including sectors like education and healthcare (e.g., TrialStat), it addressed server and application security challenges in virtualized and cloud environments, with notable upgrades like Deep Security 6 enhancing protection features.[5][6]
The company demonstrated growth through product innovations and customer adoptions until its acquisition by Trend Micro, which integrated its technology into broader cloud and compliance security offerings.[7]
Third Brigade emerged as a security software firm focused on intrusion prevention systems (IPS) and host-based defenses, based in Ottawa, Canada.[5] While specific founding details like year or founders are not detailed in available records, it gained traction by targeting protections for virtual environments and datacenters, as evidenced by early customer wins like TrialStat in Reston, Va.[5] Pivotal moments included launching Deep Security 6 in 2009, which upgraded server and application security with new enhancements, positioning it as a key player in compliance and cloud security.[6] Its evolution centered on "best-of-breed" solutions for dynamic IT infrastructures, culminating in acquisition by Trend Micro to bolster industry-hot areas like cloud computing and regulatory compliance.[7]
Third Brigade rode the early wave of virtualization and cloud computing security trends in the late 2000s, when server consolidation and dynamic datacenters amplified intrusion risks.[3][7] Its timing aligned with growing regulatory compliance demands (e.g., for data protection), making its solutions critical as enterprises shifted to virtual machines.[2][6] Market forces like rising cyber threats to virtual assets favored its host-based defenses over network-only tools.[5] Post-acquisition by Trend Micro, its technology influenced ecosystem-wide advancements in unified cloud security, embedding server protection into larger platforms and shaping modern endpoint detection for hybrid environments.[7]
Third Brigade's legacy endures through Trend Micro's Deep Security (now evolved into broader cloud workload protection), suggesting sustained relevance in AI-driven threat landscapes and multi-cloud security.[7] Trends like zero-trust architectures and automated vulnerability management will amplify its integrated tech, potentially expanding influence via Trend Micro's global scale. As datacenter threats evolve, its foundational server protections position it to power next-gen defenses, tying back to its core mission of enterprise-class security in virtual realms.[1][3]
Third Brigade has raised $5.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $5.0M Series A in April 2005.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2005 | $5.0M Series A | BDC Venture Capital |