Core Security by HelpSystems is an American computer and network security company provides cyber threat prevention and identity access management software products and services, including penetration testing, network traffic analysis, threat detection, privileged access management, and identity governance The company’s research arm, CoreLabs, identifies new IT security vulnerabilities, publishes public vulnerability advisories, and works with vendors to assist in eliminating the exposures they find.

[2] HelpSystems is a global enterprise software company working in the areas automation and cybersecurity.

[3] In 2002, Morgan Stanley became a shareholder in Core, investing USD 1.5 million and retaining a seat on the board.

[8] In 2014, Core Security Adds Intrinium to its Partner Program and extends its reach to the Pacific Northwest.

On 2022 Helpsystems, rebranded to Fortra a name more synchronous with cyber security world.

Core Labs publishes security advisories, technical papers, project information and shared software tools for public use, with its researchers participating in IT security research conferences including the Black Hat Briefings.