Vidder, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that developed PrecisionAccess, a trusted access control solution based on Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP) technology, the first commercial implementation of this framework.[1][2][3] It serves enterprises by mitigating network-based attacks, making servers invisible to unauthorized users, blocking connectivity from unknown devices, and enabling granular, trust-based access without complex infrastructure upgrades.[1][2][3][4] Vidder solves critical security risks like credential theft and server vulnerabilities in cloud migration and high-value asset protection, achieving early recognition as a Gartner “Cool Vendor” in 2015 with $18.3 million in funding, $8.4 million revenue, and partnerships including Verizon, Coca-Cola, and Mazda.[1][3] The company, founded in 2009 and headquartered in Campbell, CA, was later acquired by Verizon, shifting to a closed subsidiary status.[1][2][6]
Vidder was founded in 2009 by Junaid Islam, who serves as President and CTO, alongside key involvement from Bob Flores, former CIA CTO; they co-chaired the SDP Research Group within the Cloud Security Alliance.[1][2][3] Islam's vision emerged from pioneering SDP, a breakthrough framework addressing limitations in traditional network security amid rising cyber threats, leading to collaborations with Verizon, Coca-Cola, Mazda, and the Cloud Security Alliance—highlighted in a Wall Street Journal article.[1][3] Early traction included Gartner's 2015 Hype Cycle recognition for SDP and "Cool Vendor" status in Cloud Security Services, fueling growth to 22 employees and commercial rollout of PrecisionAccess as the first SDP-based product.[1][3]
Vidder rode the zero-trust security trend, introducing SDP as a response to escalating cyberattacks on perimeter-based defenses, perfectly timed with cloud adoption and Gartner's 2015 virtualization hype cycle.[1][3] Market forces like rising credential theft and server vulnerabilities favored its invisible-server model, influencing enterprise standards through Cloud Security Alliance collaborations with giants like Verizon and Coca-Cola.[1][3] Post-acquisition by Verizon, Vidder's tech amplified unified security-networking ecosystems, shaping SDP's evolution into a core zero-trust pillar and bolstering defenses for telecom and enterprise sectors.[2][6]
Verizon's integration positions Vidder's SDP assets for scaled deployment in unified SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) architectures, capitalizing on hybrid work and AI-driven threats.[2][6] Expect enhancements in automated trust orchestration and quantum-resistant access amid exploding ransomware and supply-chain attacks. Its influence will grow by embedding zero-trust primitives into carrier-grade networks, redefining secure access as computing decentralizes further—echoing its founding disruption of visible-perimeter security.[1][5]
Vidder has raised $18.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Vidder's investors include BDMI - Bertelsmann Digital Media Investments, Clearvision Ventures, ONSET Ventures, Tom Blaisdell.
Vidder has raised $18.0M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $12.0M Series B in March 2015.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2015 | $12.0M Series B | BDMI - Bertelsmann Digital Media Investments, Clearvision Ventures, ONSET Ventures, Tom Blaisdell | |
| Mar 1, 2009 | $6.0M Series A | BDMI - Bertelsmann Digital Media Investments, Clearvision Ventures, ONSET Ventures, Tom Blaisdell |