MetaCert provides a Zero Trust browser extension that classifies URLs in real time using machine‑learning and a continuously updated safe‑list, displaying a visual trust indicator to block malicious sites. The solution integrates with existing security stacks via a RESTful API and offers enterprise whitelist management, encrypted telemetry, and automatic updates for mid‑size to large organizations.
Funding
$50.1K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Employees regularly encounter URLs in email, chat, and web applications that can lead to phishing, malware, ransomware, or credential theft. Traditional security tools rely on blacklists and static threat intel, which often miss newly created or compromised sites, leaving organizations exposed to zero‑day web‑based attacks.
Solution
MetaCert delivers a Zero Trust browser extension that performs real‑time URL classification and trust verification at the point of click. The engine evaluates each link against a continuously updated safe‑list and machine‑learning models, assigning a visual trust indicator (green shield) for verified sites and a warning (grey shield) for untrusted destinations. The service operates across all major browsers and integrates with existing security stacks via a RESTful API, allowing organizations to augment their current defenses without conflict. Classification results are encrypted in transit and stored in a HIPAA‑compliant cloud, enabling secure audit trails and compliance reporting. The platform also supports customer‑managed whitelists through the MetaCert Verify service, giving enterprises granular control over trusted domains. Automatic background updates ensure the protection stays current without user intervention.
Target Audience
The primary customers are mid‑size to large enterprises—particularly financial services, technology firms, and remote‑work enabled organizations—that need consistent web‑access protection for employees across email, collaboration tools, and browsers.
Features
- Real‑time URL classification engine using proprietary machine‑learning models and a crowdsourced safe‑list that updates every minute.
- Browser extensions for Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Opera that inject a trust indicator directly into the UI, requiring no additional user training.
- Open‑source codebase with transparent security audits, hosted on GitHub for independent verification.
- RESTful Security API and SDKs for seamless integration with SIEM, CASB, and identity‑access management platforms.
- Enterprise whitelist management portal (MetaCert Verify) allowing custom domain approvals and policy enforcement.
- End‑to‑end TLS encryption and role‑based access controls for all telemetry and audit logs.
- Automatic background updates and zero‑touch deployment, completing installation and configuration in under 60 seconds.