Evident.io was a cybersecurity company, specifically a cloud security compliance startup founded in 2012, specializing in automated cloud infrastructure monitoring and compliance, particularly for Amazon Web Services (AWS) environments. The company developed a platform that provided continuous monitoring, compliance checks, and risk assessment tools to help organizations secure their cloud infrastructure. Its flagship product automated the detection of security misconfigurations and compliance violations in AWS, enabling enterprises to maintain visibility and control over their cloud deployments. Evident.io's approach emphasized simplicity and integration with AWS native services, making it popular among DevOps teams and security professionals. The company quickly gained traction in the burgeoning cloud security market, raising significant venture capital funding from investors such as Tenaya Capital, Kleiner Perkins, and First Round Capital. By 2018, Evident.io had established itself as a leader in AWS-specific security, serving a diverse clientele including financial services, healthcare, and technology firms. However, on October 22, 2018, Evident.io was acquired by Palo Alto Networks for approximately $90 million. The acquisition integrated Evident.io's technology into Palo Alto's Prisma Cloud platform, enhancing its cloud security offerings. Post-acquisition, Evident.io operated as part of Palo Alto Networks, with its tools rebranded under the Prisma umbrella. While Evident.io no longer exists as an independent entity, its innovations continue to influence cloud security practices globally.