Security data operations startup Abstract Security Inc. unveiled a partnership Tuesday with cloud security leader Netskope Inc., aiming to embed real-time threat detection directly into high-volume security data flows from Netskope’s platform. The integration promises to bypass the costly indexing delays that plague traditional security workflows, allowing joint customers to analyze Netskope One telemetry in motion for faster anomaly spotting and reduced storage burdens.

Abstract’s adaptive pipeline ingests Netskope Log Streaming data, applies in-stream filtering, enrichment with identity, geolocation and threat intelligence context, and dynamic routing of only high-value events to SIEMs, data lakes or analytics tools. This approach tackles the ‘data explosion’ in modern cloud environments, where legacy systems ingest everything upfront, driving up costs and slowing response times, according to details from the announcement reported by SiliconANGLE.

“Abstract is very committed to working with Netskope to provide customers fast detections, reduced false positives and measurable return on investment through reduced storage costs and accelerated mean-time-to-detection,” said Mike Anderson, vice president of business development at Abstract Security. The collaboration features lightweight deployment co-engineered with Netskope, preserving full data sovereignty while enhancing visibility across secure service edge operations.

Overhauling Legacy Security Workflows

Modern cloud perimeters generate massive telemetry volumes, but most organizations wait for logs to land in indexed stores before running detections—a process that can miss early threats. Abstract and Netskope eliminate this lag by processing data as it streams, identifying patterns and risks before storage. Netskope now lists Abstract as a featured technology partner on its integrations page, highlighting how the joint solution addresses high-volume data management while maintaining visibility and cost efficiency, per Netskope’s site.

Founded in 2023 in San Francisco, Abstract has raised $23.5 million across seed and Series A rounds from investors including Munich Re Ventures, Crosslink Capital, Rally Ventures and Liquid 2 Ventures, as detailed by PitchBook. Co-founders Colby DeRodeff (CEO), Ryan Clough, Aaron Shelmire and Chris Camacho bring pedigrees from ArcSight, Mandiant and Palo Alto Networks, positioning the firm to challenge next-gen SIEM constraints with AI-driven streaming analytics, according to PR Newswire.

The startup’s platform separates compliance logging from security analytics, correlating streams in real time to boost detection efficacy and cut expenses—a novel method not found elsewhere, per investor notes from Rally Ventures. Recent hires like CTO Stefan Zier from Stripe and Sumo Logic underscore Abstract’s push for scalable, distributed systems amid rapid growth, including a Middle East office launch.

Netskope’s SSE Powerhouse Meets Streaming Innovation

Netskope, a SASE pioneer, powers its offerings via the NewEdge private cloud—now spanning over 70 full-compute data centers globally for low-latency SSE services like CASB, SWG and ZTNA. This infrastructure underpins Netskope One, consolidating security for hybrid workforces and serving over a third of Fortune 100 firms, as outlined on Netskope’s product page.

The partnership feeds Netskope’s high-fidelity secure service edge data into Abstract’s pipeline, enabling immediate risk visibility, operational streamlining for SOC teams and transformation of raw telemetry into actionable intelligence. It replaces fragmented stacks with a unified streaming layer, cutting waste from irrelevant log ingestion. SiliconANGLE noted benefits like adaptive enrichment and dynamic routing, which send enriched events downstream while discarding noise.

Abstract’s $15 million oversubscribed Series A in October 2024, led by Munich Re Ventures, fueled platform enhancements like the Abstract Intelligence Gallery marketplace integrating over 100 partners including CrowdStrike and Google Mandiant. CEO DeRodeff emphasized tying analytics to business value: “Our rapid customer growth is a testament to our ability to help organizations reimagine their security operations,” per the funding release on PR Newswire.

Strategic Timing in a Data-Saturated Era

As enterprises grapple with AI-fueled threats and sprawling cloud adoption, integrations like this gain urgency. Netskope’s NewEdge expansions—adding sites in Calgary, Helsinki and others—ensure resilient, edge-compute delivery across 220+ countries, per Network World. Abstract’s real-time capabilities align with Netskope’s Zero Trust Engine, decoding user and entity behavior for granular controls.

Early buzz on X appeared limited, with SiliconANGLE sharing the news and Digital IT News highlighting real-time visibility gains. For joint customers, the tie-up means solving the dual mandate of retention for audits and precision analytics for threats, without prohibitive costs. Anderson added: “Our combined focus on best-in-class, in-motion analytics provides organizations with the real-time context and control required to secure the modern cloud perimeter.”

This move positions both firms amid intensifying SSE competition, where data velocity defines defense. Abstract’s venture backing and Netskope’s established scale suggest broader ecosystem plays ahead, potentially reshaping how security teams handle petabyte-scale streams in 2026 and beyond.