# GetReal Security

> GetReal Security is an Austin-based cybersecurity company that combines live deepfake and identity checks with forensic analysis of image, audio, and video. Its software and expert investigation services help enterprises, governments, and media organizations assess whether the person or content in a consequential digital interaction can be trusted.

- **Founded:** 2022
- **Headquarters:** Austin, United States
- **Founders:** Hany Farid (Co-founder and Chief Science Officer), Ted Schlein (Co-founder; Ballistic Ventures co-founder)
- **Products:** GetReal Inspect, GetReal Protect, GetReal Respond, GetReal Prepare, GetReal Trust & Authenticity Platform
- **Notable:** GetReal Security says Gartner recognized it as a Market Shaper in the 2026 Emerging Market Quadrant for Deepfake Detection - Startup Vendors., Launched continuous identity verification in GetReal Protect in May 2026., Expanded live protection to Microsoft Teams and Cisco Webex in September 2025.

## Products & services

- **GetReal Inspect** — On-demand forensic analysis of image, audio, and video files with explainable assessments.
- **GetReal Protect** — Live deepfake detection and continuous identity verification across voice and video communications, with alerts and policy actions.
- **GetReal Respond** — Subscriber access to forensic experts for complex investigations and reports.
- **GetReal Prepare** — Readiness assessments, executive workshops, policy development, and awareness training.
- **GetReal Trust & Authenticity Platform** — Unified platform for content analysis, live identity checks, policy enforcement, and threat intelligence.

## Achievements

- GetReal Security says Gartner recognized it as a Market Shaper in the 2026 Emerging Market Quadrant for Deepfake Detection - Startup Vendors.
- Launched continuous identity verification in GetReal Protect in May 2026.
- Expanded live protection to Microsoft Teams and Cisco Webex in September 2025.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Published a research post on physics- and mathematics-based deepfake detection.
- **2026-07** — Announced a Market Shaper designation in a Gartner deepfake detection report.
- **2026-05** — Made continuous identity verification generally available in GetReal Protect.
- **2025-12** — Released a 668-respondent benchmark survey on deepfakes and fraudulent hiring.

## Links

- Website: https://www.getrealsecurity.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/getrealsecurity/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GetRealSecurity

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Last updated: 2026-09-29