Cylus
Track on RadarCylus provides OT cybersecurity solutions for rail operators worldwide.
- Total raised
- $57M
- Employees
- 48
- Founded
- 2017
- Momentum
- 36
Cooling
Data updated August 2026
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Cylus is a cybersecurity company specializing in Cyber-Physical Security, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel. It has raised $57M in total funding, employs about 48 people, and is privately held.
Cylus is a cybersecurity company that provides specialized solutions for the rail industry. The company focuses on securing rail operating technology (OT) environments, offering a platform designed to give rail operators real-time asset visibility and threat detection across heterogeneous rail OT networks. The Cylus platform is built to address the unique cybersecurity requirements of rail systems, including metros, light rail, and freight rail. It combines domain-specific rail knowledge with cybersecurity capabilities to monitor and protect the operational technology assets that underpin rail services. The platform supports compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks while helping operators identify and reduce cybersecurity risks. Cylus serves rail operators globally and works with partners across the rail industry ecosystem. The company's advisory board includes former CISOs from major rail operators such as Amtrak, BNSF Railway, and CSX, as well as former executives from rail technology companies including Bombardier, Thales, Siemens Mobility, and Hitachi Rail, reflecting the company's deep focus on the rail sector. The founding team has backgrounds in cybersecurity research and development. Co-founder and CTO Miki Shifman has been recognized as a Smart Mobility and Cybersecurity expert by the World Economic Forum. The company is headquartered in Israel and operates internationally, with customers across multiple regions.
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When was Cylus founded?▾
Cylus was founded in 2017.
Where is Cylus headquartered?▾
Cylus is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel.
How much funding has Cylus raised?▾
Cylus has raised a total of $57M in total funding.
Is Cylus public or private?▾
Cylus is a privately-held company.
How many employees does Cylus have?▾
Cylus has approximately 48 employees.
What does Cylus do?▾
Cylus is a cybersecurity company that provides specialized solutions for the rail industry. The company focuses on securing rail operating technology (OT) environments, offering a platform designed to give rail operators real-time asset visibility and threat detection across heterogeneous rail OT ne…