Forward

Network digital twin software that models exact network behavior to verify security and change impact.

Forward Networks builds a mathematically precise software copy of an organization's network, computing every path traffic can take across devices and clouds. Teams query it to verify segmentation, find unintended reachability, and prove a change is safe before pushing it. Founded in 2013 by Stanford PhDs, it serves large enterprises and agencies.

Category

Network & Zero Trust

Founded

2013

Funding

$112M raised (Series D, 2023)

Website

https://forwardnetworks.com

Seen at Black Hat USA 2026 (Silver sponsor, booth 5929).

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