As headlines have continued to show since the infamous British Airways breach, the third-party code scripts that businesses add to their websites are often poorly monitored and undersecured. While these scripts are necessary for critical site functions such as analytics, chatbots, and error handling, the scripts change frequently without a business’ knowledge—posing significant risks. Malicious actors exploit vulnerabilities within the scripts to redirect website visitors, steal sensitive information, or manipulate website content. As a result of increased security awareness on the infrastructure and open source supply chain, malicious actors increasingly seek to weaponize the browser as the place of execution—yet most sites have nothing in place to monitor client-side behavior.

With an advanced proxy service and an AI-driven detection engine, c/side offers a comprehensive toolkit to identify and neutralize malicious scripts in real-time. The innovative solution not only bolsters website security, but also significantly enhances website performance. Beyond safeguarding organizations from cyberattacks, c/side’s technology also simplifies compliance with stringent industry regulations like PCI DSS 4.0, making it a critical and particularly timely tool for businesses accepting digital payments via their sites.

“Even in the few short months since we launched, major browser supply chain attacks like polyfill[.]io and regulatory breach incidents like the one at Kaiser Permanente have underscored just how significant and rapidly-escalating this attack vector has become,” said Simon Wijckmans, CEO and founder, c/side. “Security and IT teams cannot take a ‘set it and forget it’ approach to the third-party web scripts that run through their organization’s website. We understand what’s required to ensure ongoing visibility and protection, and offer an end-to-end solution that’s simple to deploy. We’re thrilled to bring on new investors with our seed funding, and look forward to our next stage.”

“c/side is addressing client-side app security, one of the most challenging threats to digital organizations and a problem that has been largely overlooked until now,” said Andy McLoughlin, Managing Partner at Uncork Capital. “Their AI-driven solution not only identifies these threats but acts swiftly to neutralize them, ensuring robust client-side web security. We’re thrilled to lead this round and support the c/side team as they develop solutions to protect businesses from costly and damaging browser-executed attacks.”

“We’re impressed by c/side’s AI-driven approach and its potential to revolutionize client-side security at scale,” said Alex Pall, General Partner, Mantis VC. “This team has the expertise and vision to make a significant and lasting impact across the cybersecurity landscape, making web security more accessible to all. Whether you’re an early-stage grinding entrepreneur or a large established brand, c/side will grow to have your back. Simon and the team will make things rock!”

The seed funding will enable c/side to accelerate the development of its flagship product, the powerful proxy solution for securing third-party web scripts. The company will also deepen its vulnerability detection engine’s capabilities and grow its team to support customer service, sales, partnership, and marketing functions.

c/side’s free tier is now fully operational and available—anyone can sign up and begin securing their site from third-party risks in minutes here.

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“c/side is a pioneering cybersecurity company dedicated to securing the browser supply chain against zero-day attacks,” said Kevin Weil, Operator in Residence, Scribble Ventures. “The c/side team—with decades of web security expertise acquired at JP Morgan, Cloudflare, Vercel, and Microsoft—understands how big of a security and compliance challenge third-party scripts are, and what needs to be done to ensure browser security. We’re excited to support their growth and watch them revolutionize the web security industry.”

“As cybersecurity compliance mandates like PCI DSS become more prescriptive around third-party browser scripts, c/side’s solution is critical to ensuring proactive, continual security,” said Dan Scheinman, an angel investor in c/side. “C/side is solving a problem that has continued to grow larger without a sufficient solution. I’m looking forward to what this talented team can accomplish.”

Addressing the Invisible Threat

Breaches from third-party scripts continue to be a significant cybersecurity challenge. Undetected breaches can instantly jeopardize millions of users’ data, leading to significant financial and reputational losses. While third-party scripts add useful functionality like ads, captchas, analytics, and chatbots, many of these scripts are not optimized for performance and run on infrastructure that is especially prone to hijacking. As companies increasingly adopt security solutions to protect against inbound attacks and to review their own code quality, attacks directed at a user’s browser—using external scripts—are becoming much more advanced and much more common. As breach headlines continue to underscore, there is a clear need for third-party scripts to be thoroughly monitored and secured.

“At c/side, we are creating a toolkit that handles third-party scripts with an advanced proxy service,” said Simon Wijckmans, founder and CEO, c/side. “With our unique, AI-fueled detection engine, we enable customers to solve a massive security hole while also improving the performance of their website by up to 30%. Our approach of applying AI to redefine modern web security solves previously unsolvable problems—it shows our innovative edge, but also underscores our dedication to redefining the possibilities within web security. I’ve seen this challenge—and its repercussions—first-hand throughout my career, and my personal goal is to put an end to the entire attack vector.”

Facilitating Compliance

The availability of c/side’s toolkit aligns impeccably with the Security Standards Council’s rollout of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard V4.0 (PCI DSS 4.0). The standard calls for stricter security, and c/side’s technology is purpose-built for businesses navigating the complexities of compliance and security in the digital payment space.

C/side simplifies meeting compliance requirements related to third-party scripts, offering solutions that provide seamless compliance—even for businesses on the platform’s free tier. C/side’s toolkit stands out by offering continuous real-time monitoring and scanning of scripts leveraging AI, ensuring immediate detection, and neutralizing threats. This proactive approach removes harmful scripts instantly, preserving a secure online experience for businesses and consumers alike.

To learn more about C/side’s browser supply chain security, visit the website here.

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