North.Cloud
AI-powered FinOps for cloud cost management
Industry
Cloud Data Services
Location
New York, NY
Employees
20

"Through our partnership with Capablanca we’ve laid down the rails for a robust and scalable security program."

North contracted Capablanca to help build out its security program focusing on security audits and security training. With Capablanca, North has reduced time to remediation by 80% year over year, had zero repeat findings over multiple tests and achieved 100% engagement with the provided training. 

Company Overview 

North is an AI-powered FinOps platform that helps organizations better manage and optimize their cloud infrastructure costs across AWS and GCP. North replaces manual FinOps workflows and static pricing strategies with a real-time, automated approach to cloud cost optimization. Its adaptive platform helps organizations cut unnecessary expenses, streamline operations, and achieve greater visibility into their AWS and GCP usage. North recently closed a $5 million series A financing round led by Companyon Ventures and launched North 2.0 – bringing together FinOps, GreenOps, and AI – to further help with the cost management of multi-cloud infrastructure.

 

The Challenge 

In an effort to provide an optimal product experience to its users, North was looking to pressure test its systems and build a first-rate security program.  Capablanca's comprehensive software and cybersecurity solution designed to help organizations build a strong, adaptable foundation for long-term security was a natural fit for North. The Capablanca platform supports the development of scalable security programs that grow alongside the business, aligning with each stage of expansion and shifting risk landscape. Capablanca also offers a full suite of cybersecurity services, ensuring coverage across strategy, operations, and compliance as companies mature.

The Solution 

North leveraged the Capablanca platform for dynamic and continuous security testing. Additionally, Capablanca worked closely with North on security training for its internal team members. Through this partnership, Capablanca has helped North set up strong cybersecurity practices essential to their credibility as a trusted infrastructure partner.

80%
Reduction of time to remediation
100%
Engagement with security training