Cequence’s trajectory over the past few years tells a clear story: steady growth driven by innovation and a laser focus on solving customers’ real security challenges. That progress earned yet another recognition this November when Deloitte named Cequence one of North America’s fastest-growing technology companies, ranking #128 on the 2025 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™. We climbed nearly 180 places from our 2024 ranking, signaling that our combination of technical depth and customer trust is paying off. This year’s ranking reflects 652% revenue growth from 2021 to 2024 indicating how quickly enterprises are prioritizing API and application security in an AI-driven world.
“Earning a spot for the second year in a row reflects Cequence’s relentless focus on innovation and excellence,” remarked Cequence CEO Ameya Talwalkar. “Our growth continues to be fueled by cutting-edge technology, trusted partnerships, and a commitment to protecting customers in an automated and AI-driven world.”
Securing the New AI Attack Surface
API traffic continues to surge as applications, AI systems, and digital services become more connected. Every API call is a potential risk vector, and the rise of agentic AI has expanded that attack surface even further. Cequence sits at the intersection of these trends. Our platform already protects more than 10 billion daily API interactions and 4 billion user accounts for enterprises that rely on automation and digital scale.
Earlier this year we launched the AI Gateway, a direct response to this shift. It allows organizations to connect AI agents with enterprise applications and data quickly and securely, adding the visibility and control needed to prevent misuse, abuse, and data exposure. For security teams, that means they can enable AI adoption without losing governance or compliance visibility. We’re already seeing the AI Gateway move agentic AI projects that were previously stalled due to development overhead, security, or enablement concerns into production and increased adoption from customers that weren’t sure how to get started with their agentic AI projects.
Extending Security Standards to Agentic AI
Building on that, Cequence recently partnered with the Center for Internet Security (CIS) and Astrix Security in a new initiative aimed at defining security standards for AI environments. The partnership will extend the CIS Critical Security Controls into areas where AI agents and Model Context Protocol (MCP) environments operate. These environments introduce new risks, including exposed credentials, uncontrolled data flow, and unapproved third-party connections. The goal is to make AI security actionable, with clear guidance, prioritized safeguards, and a common framework for security teams already managing complex, automated systems.
“By partnering with Astrix and Cequence, we’re ensuring organizations have the tools they need to adopt AI responsibly and securely,” said Curtis Dukes, Executive Vice President at CIS.
Why It Matters
AI agents are autonomous software that can make decisions and take action, and organizations need visibility, governance, and security to ensure those agents don’t exceed their authorized abilities. Cequence strengthens security at the application and API layer, where those agents actually operate.
Talwalkar summed it up: “Trust hinges on visibility, governance, and control over what agents can see and do to your applications and data. Security is strongest through collaboration, and this partnership gives organizations clear guidance to adopt AI safely and securely.”
Turning Growth into Structure
Cequence’s growth isn’t only about technology; it reflects a deliberate shift in how the company goes to market. In 2024, Cequence moved to a channel-first model, introducing a structured partner program with enablement and profitability tools. Today, that channel drives 74% of the company’s net-new revenue. This model helps scale security faster, through partners that can deliver Cequence application, API, and AI solutions across industries where security, productivity, and governance are mission-critical.
What’s Next
The combination of recognition from Deloitte and a new partnership with CIS marks an inflection point for Cequence. We’ve proven our ability to grow fast, and now we’re using that momentum to help shape the standards that will define secure AI adoption. AI is fundamentally changing how businesses operate, and security teams must quickly adapt their frameworks, policies, and controls. Cequence’s work with CIS gives them a blueprint for doing that, based on proven standards and real-world experience. As automation and agentic systems evolve, one truth remains: innovation without security is unsustainable. Cequence is proving that growth and responsibility don’t have to compete; they can reinforce each other. Contact us or book a demo today.
