Agentic platform that continuously finds and closes gaps in the security tools you already own
Last verified August 17, 2026 · Updated daily
What Discern Security is building
Discern Security tackles a real waste problem. Per CEO Sai Venkataraman: 'Our data shows that customers use less than 25% of the features of the security products they buy. With our agentic loops, we can at least double tool utilization for our customers.' Its platform, the 'Discern Security Loop,' is an AI-native workspace that unifies data across an organization's environment, then uses reusable 'AI Skills,' intelligent agents, and human-approved workflows to find control gaps, prioritize remediation by business context, and coordinate action across security, IT, and compliance. It connects findings to assets, controls, and compliance frameworks (including MITRE ATT&CK) and gives leaders measurable evidence of posture improvement over time.
Why this matters
Forgepoint Capital is a dedicated cybersecurity fund, so leading this round is category-insider validation. The timing fits the moment: security teams are drowning in alerts and tools, and buyers want AI that augments teams rather than replacing them. Founder Sai Venkataraman is a repeat cybersecurity founder — his last company, SecurityAdvisor, was acquired by KnowBe4.
Open roles at Discern Security
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$13M Series A specifically earmarked to grow engineering and product teams and expand their library of 'AI Skills' and autonomous capabilities. At ~38 people this is a deliberate, not explosive, scale-up — expect focused senior hires in AI/security engineering.
Working at Discern Security
Discern Security: Agentic platform that continuously finds and closes gaps in the security tools you already own. Founded 2023, currently <50 employees. What this means for you: broad remit, direct access to founders, and equity that still means something if the company works out.
Most Discern Security jobs are based in Sunnyvale.
How to actually get hired at Discern Security
Why applying the normal way doesn't work
With only <50 employees, Discern Security doesn't have dedicated recruiters. Founders review applications between running the company. The challenge isn't competition — it's visibility. Direct outreach wins.
Who to contact at Discern Security
Founding team
Venkataraman is a repeat cybersecurity founder. He was co-founder and CEO of SecurityAdvisor (acquired by KnowBe4), where he built real-time security guidance for end users, and earlier was VP at Fortscale (acquired by RSA), leading OEM deals and M&A. He was Director of Product Management for cloud and data protection at Intel, and did a stint as an external advisor at Bain & Company. He holds an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (2006–2008) and a BE in Electronics & Communication from Anna University, and was a member of the Forbes Technology Council.
Purathepparambil is co-founder and Chief AI Scientist at Discern Security, leading its AI/agent research. Public information beyond his Discern role is limited.
Puri is a co-founder of Discern Security. Public information beyond his Discern role is limited.
What to show them
Show you've built agentic workflows that take real action under human approval — not just chat. Security-domain knowledge (SIEM, EDR, posture management, MITRE ATT&CK mapping) plus LLM/agent orchestration is the ideal combo.
A cold email that works at Discern Security
What Discern Security screens for
Citing the 'customers use <25% of features they buy' stat and understanding the difference between generating alerts vs. connecting findings to controls/compliance shows real understanding. Knowing Venkataraman built and sold SecurityAdvisor to KnowBe4 helps.
Don't send a generic CV to Discern Security. Mirror the job posting's language to get past automated screening.
Don't make these mistakes
Don't pitch yet another 'find more vulnerabilities' tool — Discern's thesis is the opposite: teams already have too many findings; the value is closing gaps with tools you already own. Don't ignore business-context prioritization and compliance-framework mapping.
Mistakes that kill Discern Security applications
At <50 people, a copy-paste CV is immediately obvious. It's an instant no.
Lead with their problem, not your ambition. Discern Security is focused on Forgepoint Capital is a dedicated cybersecurity fund, so leading this round is category-insider validation — show you understand that.
Don't apply and wait. The median Security application gets no response ever. One follow-up at day five roughly doubles reply rates.
Applying to Discern Security? Get the contact, not the form.
The Discern Security interview process
3 stages · 7 days typical · take-home: no · modelled from similar companies
We don't yet have verified candidate reports for Discern Security. What follows is the typical process for a <50-person Security company — treat it as a model, not confirmed detail.
Interview stages
Intro Call
Video call · 30 min
Culture fit and role expectations
Founder or hiring manager
Technical Deep Dive
Video call or in-person · 60 min
Past projects and problem-solving approach
Technical founder or lead
Final Round
In-person or video · 45 min
Team fit and offer discussion
Founding team
Discern Security interview timeline
At days, Discern Security's process is faster than typical for Security (10 days at this size).
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How many jobs does Discern Security have open?
Discern Security currently has 4 open roles, last verified July 2026.
Does Discern Security hire remotely?
All current Discern Security roles are based in Sunnyvale.
What roles is Discern Security hiring for?
Discern Security is hiring across Engineering, Product. The most recent opening is AI/Agent Engineer.
How do I apply for a job at Discern Security?
Apply directly through the links above, or read our guide on how to actually get hired at Discern Security.
Does Discern Security respond to cold emails?
We're still collecting cold email data for Discern Security.
Who is the hiring manager at Discern Security?
At this size, hiring is usually run by a founder or department head.
How competitive is it to get hired at Discern Security?
<50-person Security companies see ~50-100 applicants per role in two weeks. The 72-hour window is your advantage.
How many rounds is the Discern Security interview?
3 stages: Intro Call, Technical Deep Dive, Final Round.
Is the Discern Security interview hard?
It concentrates on relevant experience and culture fit rather than abstract puzzles. The stage candidates find hardest is Final Round.
Does Discern Security give a take-home task?
No, Discern Security does not include a take-home stage.
How long does Discern Security take to get back to you?
Around 7 days across the full process.
What should I prepare for the Discern Security interview?
Prepare for relevant experience and culture fit. A <50-person startup wants proof you can ship, not that you can whiteboard.
Where is Discern Security based?
Discern Security is headquartered in Sunnyvale, US.
Get Discern Security roles before they're posted
A role stays uncontested for about four days. Here's the window — and where we put you in it.
From $9/month, cancel any time.
Watching Discern Security
0 applicantsRole spotted & verified
1You get the alert
1You've applied
~8Hits the job boards
250+