Cybersecurity companies on the Forbes “Hottest Startups 2015” list

The latest Forbes’ Hottest Startups list for 2015 includes three cybersecurity companies, attesting to the fast-growing relevance of the field.

The three companies-  Tanium, Menlo Security and Illumio- are considered to have a fastest growing valuations over the time. Tanium came in first, raising $190 million in 2015, according to Pitchbook. The second is Menlo Security scored $25 million in a Series B Funding round, which takes place when a company has accomplished certain financial? milestones.Illumio, third on the list, raised $100 million in April reported Forbes.

The increasing risks posed by hackers and cyberattacks has also led to an increase in cybersecurity startups, attracting both interest and capital, and hundreds of millions of dollars from investors.