Harness
Harness provides an AI-native software delivery platform for DevOps, testing, security, and cost optimization.
- Categories
- Application security testing, Software supply chain and SBOM, API security, AI and LLM security
- Based in
- San Francisco, United States
- Founded
- 2017
- Ownership
- Private
- Certifications
- SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018
About Harness
Harness provides an AI platform for the software development lifecycle. It sells to enterprises and startups across industries such as financial services, healthcare, retail, and technology. The platform uses AI agents to automate tasks like code review, testing, deployment, and incident response. It also offers security testing and runtime protection as part of its broader offering. The company emphasises governance and control, with policy-as-code, audit trails, and role-based access. It holds certifications including SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001. Customers include Citi, United Airlines, and Morningstar.
Products
- Software Delivery AgentAutomates the software delivery process from commit to production.
- Security Testing AgentUses AI to find vulnerabilities and secure the software supply chain.
- Runtime Protection AgentProtects APIs, AI agents, and applications from malicious interactions.
- Cost Management AgentTracks and manages AI and cloud spending.
- AI SREAutomates incident response and root cause analysis.
Ownership and deals
- Harness acquired Qwiet AIReport on Harness buying Qwiet AI (opens in a new tab)
- Harness acquired TraceableReport on Harness buying Traceable (opens in a new tab)
Acquisitions come from SecurityWeek's monthly M&A round-ups from 2021 onwards, from Cybersecurity Ventures' quarterly M&A reports for 2020, and a few from Wikipedia lists. Funding rounds from 2022 onwards come from Return on Security's weekly Security, Funded newsletter. These are dated to the month. A few deals added from the news are dated to the day. Smaller deals may be missing. Amounts are in US dollars.