Dream
Dream Security helps governments detect and neutralize nation-state cyber threats using sovereign AI.
Dream Security is an AI-native cybersecurity platform purpose-built for governments and critical infrastructure operators requiring sovereign deployment capabilities. The company's proprietary cyber language model—trained on threat intelligence datasets rather than general-purpose LLMs—automates threat detection, prediction, and response while operating entirely within national infrastructure, including classified and air-gapped systems. Dream transforms raw data into actionable threat narratives and defense strategies, with a founding team combining Israeli cyber expertise (NSO Group co-founder), Austrian political leadership, and IoT intelligence experience.
Problem solved
Government organizations and critical infrastructure lack the ability to operationalize threat data within sovereign environments and transform it into actionable intelligence for real-time threat detection and response.
Target customer
National governments, cybersecurity authorities, ministries of justice, critical infrastructure operators (ports, refineries, hospitals) requiring sovereign data handling and air-gapped deployment.
Founders
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Shalev Hulio
CEO & Co-Founder
Serial cybersecurity entrepreneur who co-founded NSO Group in 2010 and served as CEO until 2022; IDF Company Commander for Search and Rescue (1999-2004).
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Sebastian Kurz
Co-Founder & President
Former Chancellor of Austria (2017-2019, 2020-2021) and Foreign Minister (2013-2017); member of Austrian People's Party with background in integration and diplomatic affairs.
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Gil Dolev
Co-Founder & CTO
Founder and former CEO of Wayout Group, an intelligence-gathering company focused on IoT devices.
Funding history
Pre-Seed
$20M
2022
Led by Adi Shalev (NSO's first investor), Noam Lanir
· Yevgeny Dibrov, Nadir Izrael (Aramis), Assaf Hefetz (Snyk)
Series A
$35M
2023
Led by Unknown
· Unknown
Series B
$100M
February 17, 2025
Led by Bain Capital Ventures
· Group 11, Tru Arrow, Tau Capital, Aleph
Total raised:
$180M
Pricing
Not publicly available. B2G vendor with custom government contracts; estimated $130M in annual government contracts as of 2024.
Notable customers
Cybersecurity authority of major European country, Ministry of Justice of large Asian country (courts and prisons), Israeli critical infrastructure (ports, oil refineries), Israeli hospitals.
Integrations
Not disclosed
Tech stack
jQuery UI (JavaScript libraries)
jQuery Migrate (JavaScript libraries)
jQuery (JavaScript libraries)
core-js (JavaScript libraries)
Zendesk (Documentation)
Webpack
RSS
Open Graph
HTTP/3
WordPress (Blogs)
HSTS (Security)
Twitter Emoji (Font scripts)
Google Font API (Font scripts)
PHP (Programming languages)
Apple iCloud Mail (Webmail)
Microsoft 365 (Email)
cdnjs (CDN)
Cloudflare (CDN)
MySQL (Databases)
Elementor (Page builders)
Yoast SEO (SEO)
Hello Elementor (WordPress themes)
Crocoblock JetElements (WordPress plugins)
GoDaddy (Hosting)
Priority Hints (Performance)
Website
Competitors
Cybereason
General-purpose cybersecurity platform; Dream differentiates with sovereign AI-native architecture and specialized threat prediction trained on offensive-cyber expertise.
Palo Alto Networks
Broad security portfolio retrofitting AI; Dream built AI-first from inception enabling autonomous threat detection without legacy system constraints.
SentinelOne
EDR-focused platform; Dream targets government infrastructure with sovereign deployment and nation-state threat specialization.
CrowdStrike
Cloud-native EDR; Dream emphasizes air-gapped sovereign operation for classified environments and critical national infrastructure.
Armis
Network security for infrastructure; Dream combines defensive and offensive cyber intelligence with broader threat lifecycle automation.
Why this matters: Dream Security achieved unicorn status ($1.1B valuation) within two years of founding by combining founding team credibility (NSO Group CEO, Austrian Chancellor), a $130M government contract pipeline, and genuine innovation in sovereign AI architecture—solving a real gap for governments requiring threat intelligence operationalization within national borders.
Best for: National governments, critical infrastructure operators, and cybersecurity authorities requiring sovereign AI-driven threat detection and response within classified or air-gapped environments.
Use cases
Nation-State Threat Detection
A European government's cybersecurity authority uses Dream to detect advanced persistent threats and nation-state attack patterns before they reach critical systems. Dream's cyber language model identifies threat signatures embedded in network data that traditional systems miss, enabling early intervention.
Critical Infrastructure Protection
Israeli port and refinery operators deploy Dream to monitor SCADA networks and industrial control systems for anomalous behavior. The platform's real-time threat detection and automated response planning prevent supply chain disruption and physical safety incidents.
Judicial System Security
An Asian country's Ministry of Justice protects court and prison networks using Dream's sovereign data center. The platform ensures judicial records remain confidential and prison systems cannot be compromised by hostile actors.
Alternatives
Cybereason
Choose Cybereason for broader enterprise security needs; Dream if you need sovereign deployment and nation-state threat specialization.
Palo Alto Networks
Choose Palo Alto for comprehensive multi-layered security; Dream if you require AI-native architecture and air-gapped operation.
SCADAfence
Choose SCADAfence for narrowly-focused industrial control system security; Dream for broader government threat detection with AI automation.
FAQ
What does Dream Security do? +
Dream Security develops an AI-native cybersecurity platform that automates threat discovery, risk calculation, real-time detection, and response planning. Designed for governments and critical infrastructure, the platform operates entirely within sovereign environments including air-gapped and classified systems, using proprietary threat intelligence-trained language models.
How much does Dream Security cost? +
Pricing is not publicly available. Dream operates as a B2G vendor negotiating custom contracts with governments and national security agencies. As of 2024, the company generated approximately $130M in annual government contracts.
Who are Dream Security's founders? +
Shalev Hulio (CEO, NSO Group co-founder), Sebastian Kurz (President, former Austrian Chancellor), and Gil Dolev (CTO, Wayout Group founder). The team combines Israeli cyber expertise, diplomatic experience, and IoT intelligence backgrounds.
Who uses Dream Security? +
National governments, cybersecurity authorities, ministries responsible for judicial systems, and critical infrastructure operators (ports, refineries, hospitals) requiring sovereign data control. Known customers include European cybersecurity authorities and Asian justice ministries.
How does Dream Security compare to Palo Alto Networks? +
Palo Alto retrofits AI into a broad security platform; Dream was built AI-first from inception. Dream uniquely emphasizes sovereign deployment within air-gapped and classified environments, making it purpose-built for government and critical infrastructure with nation-state threat specialization.
Tags
cybersecurity
AI
threat detection
sovereign data
government
critical infrastructure
nation-state threats
air-gapped systems
automated response
intelligence