UpGuard has introduced Risk Automations, a powerful new capability designed to help security teams move from risk discovery to resolution in seconds. With this launch, UpGuard strengthens its Cyber Risk Posture Management (CRPM) platform by adding a fifth pillar focused entirely on automated risk response. Risk Automations now joins Vendor Risk, Breach Risk, User Risk, and Trust Exchange to deliver a more unified and proactive approach to enterprise-wide risk management.
Importantly, this announcement comes shortly after UpGuard secured $75 million in Series C funding, which is fueling the company’s continued investment in product innovation and global expansion. As cyber threats grow more complex and response windows shrink, organizations need faster and more coordinated security operations. Therefore, UpGuard designed Risk Automations specifically for GRC engineering teams that require seamless workflows across diverse security systems.
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By integrating with more than 100 widely used tools including ServiceNow, Splunk, CrowdStrike, Jira, Zendesk, Cloudflare, and Entra Risk Automations connects fragmented data sources into a centralized, automated framework. As a result, security teams can eliminate manual handoffs, reduce context switching, and gain consistent visibility across their entire security stack.
“We’ve always believed that the gap between knowing about a risk and acting on it is where breaches happen,” said Mike Baukes, CEO of UpGuard. “Risk Automations closes that gap. Combined with our Series C investment, this launch signals a new phase for UpGuard, one where our CRPM platform doesn’t just identify risk, it resolves it.”
Traditionally, organizations have struggled with slow and error-prone risk remediation processes. Disconnected ticketing systems, manual triage, and repetitive administrative tasks often delay response times and increase exposure to breaches. However, Risk Automations directly addresses these challenges by embedding risk intelligence into operational workflows. Consequently, teams can create custom node-based workflows through an intuitive visual editor or deploy ready-made templates tailored for common security use cases.
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“Risk Automations is the action layer every modern security team needs,” said Jess Hooper, vice president, Product at UpGuard. “Security teams are inundated with information, but prioritizing that information and taking action is manual and unrefined. We are changing that by connecting risk intelligence directly to ticketing and system execution so that organizations can move from discovery to resolution in seconds, turning a reactive burden into a proactive competitive advantage.”
One of the most significant advantages of Risk Automations lies in its flexibility. Organizations can integrate the entire UpGuard platform with over 100 commonly used enterprise tools to remove data silos and reduce operational overhead. Additionally, teams can filter and route the right data to the right stakeholders at the right time by sending tailored alerts to Slack, Microsoft Teams, ticketing systems, or email.
Furthermore, Risk Automations enables full-cycle remediation from initial risk detection and triage to automated ticket creation and even direct system-level responses. For example, the system can block malicious IP addresses or reset compromised credentials automatically. At the same time, organizations can choose to insert human oversight into sensitive workflows or allow the platform to operate autonomously for maximum speed and efficiency.
The solution comes preloaded with a comprehensive library of workflow templates built specifically for security teams. Combined with its drag-and-drop automation builder, the platform offers virtually unlimited customization options. Ultimately, UpGuard positions Risk Automations as a transformative layer that shifts cybersecurity operations from reactive firefighting to proactive, real-time risk management.
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