ASTRA IT, Inc.
Astra Security provides an AI-powered cybersecurity platform that makes penetration testing and vulnerability scanning continuous, collaborative, and simple for tech teams.
At a Glance
- SaaS Companies
- Fintech
- Healthtech
- Startups
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Astra Security
Pentest and DAST Security Platform
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Latest News
Astra Security Raises $2.7M in Funding to Accelerate AI-driven Pentesting
Astra Security Awarded PCI ASV Certification
Summer 2025 Product Updates: Incremental Scanning and JSON Export features launched
Astra Security Crosses $9.8 Million ARR Milestone
Products & Services
A comprehensive SaaS platform for continuous vulnerability scanning and manual penetration testing with a real-time dashboard.
An automated DAST (Dynamic Application Security Testing) scanner with 8000+ test cases covering OWASP Top 10, CVEs, and more.
Dedicated security testing for APIs, ensuring protection against broken authentication, injection, and other API-specific threats.
Security assessments specifically designed for cloud infrastructure on AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure.
Market Position
Astra positions itself as a 'simple' and automated alternative to traditional, slow-moving manual pentesting firms, blending the speed of AI scanners with the depth of human pentesting.
Leadership
Founders
Shikhil Sharma
Founder & CEO of Astra Security. Software engineer with 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity and product management. Previously consulted for fintechs, startups, and government brands on security. Alumnus of NIIT University.
Ananda Krishna
Co-founder & CTO of Astra Security. Expert in building intelligent security ecosystems and attack AI that emulates hackers. Alumnus of NIIT University.
Executive Team
Shikhil Sharma
Founder & CEO
Cybersecurity entrepreneur and product lead.
Ananda Krishna
Co-founder & CTO
AI and cybersecurity technology lead.
Board of Directors
Founding Story
Founded by Shikhil Sharma and Ananda Krishna, who were previously ethical hackers helping major brands like Coca-Cola and Gap. They realized that traditional penetration testing was manual, slow, and chaotic, leading them to build a platform that automates security loops and provides a 'single source of security trust'.
Business Model
Revenue Model
SaaS Subscription model (Monthly/Annual tiers)
Pricing Tiers
7-day trial of the DAST scanner with platform access and no credit card commitment.
Best for small teams. Includes 1 target and automated vulnerability scanning.
Advanced automated scanning with more features and support.
Comprehensive manual pentest by certified experts combined with automated scanning. Includes one-time or continuous pentest options.
Target Markets
- SaaS Companies
- Fintech
- Healthtech
- Startups
- Enterprise Compliance Teams
- SaaS application security
- Compliance-driven pentesting (SOC2, etc.)
- CI/CD security automation
- API and Mobile App security testing
- Muthoot Finance
- Loom
- CompTIA
- NIIT