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DellFer, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Novato, California, specializing in the development of security software aimed at detecting and preventing zero-day attacks. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on providing real-time visibility into cyber threats affecting connected devices, particularly in the Internet of Things (IoT) and automotive sectors. Its innovative platform offers runtime integrity protection by monitoring device software for unauthorized changes, thereby helping manufacturers safeguard their products against malware infections and other security vulnerabilities. DellFer’s solutions are designed to ensure the safety and integrity of life-critical and mission-critical applications in an increasingly interconnected world.

DellFer, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Novato, California, specializing in the development of security software aimed at detecting and preventing zero-day attacks. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on providing real-time visibility into cyber threats affecting connected devices, particularly in the Internet of Things (IoT) and automotive sectors. Its innovative platform offers runtime integrity protection by monitoring device software for unauthorized changes, thereby helping manufacturers safeguard their products against malware infections and other security vulnerabilities. DellFer’s solutions are designed to ensure the safety and integrity of life-critical and mission-critical applications in an increasingly interconnected world.

Dark Cubed brings security to the more than 99% of companies that do not have the resources to implement security today. Our SaaS solution augments existing firewalls to provide enterprise-grade security capabilities at a fraction of the cost and complexity of other solutions. We partner with MSPs and service providers to secure their customer base, increase revenue, and capture new customers.

Onclave, Inc. develops a secure communications platform designed for enterprises and device original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to safeguard operational technologies (OT). The company’s Secure IoT solution allows systems and devices to operate while remaining invisible to unauthorized users, effectively isolating and protecting all OT regardless of manufacturer, age, operating system, or protocol. This innovative approach not only enhances security but also reduces the costs associated with managing secure communications for various devices. Established in 2016 and headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Onclave serves a diverse clientele, including manufacturers, integrators, and enterprises, by providing a comprehensive management and monitoring system that ensures robust protection for their operational technology environments.

Veracity Inc. is a technology company based in San Juan Capistrano, California, specializing in endpoint Internet security solutions tailored for industrial enterprises. The company offers a comprehensive platform that focuses on asset monitoring, anomaly detection, and real-time alerting and mitigation. Veracity's secure-by-design network architecture is built to enhance visibility and control over industrial networks, reducing the attack surface and simplifying the complexity of device communications. By repurposing existing switch infrastructure, the platform ensures that interactions among connected devices are strategically managed, promoting a resilient network environment. Veracity's solutions aim to bolster the security posture of critical industrial operations, enabling businesses to effectively manage their connected devices and safeguard against cyber threats.

Certes Networks, Inc. specializes in developing security solutions for high-performance data communications, focusing on advanced encryption and policy management for wide area networks. The company offers a range of products, including the CryptoFlow Creator for device management and the CipherEngine, which provides network-wide encryption and key management. Its solutions are designed to protect enterprise data communications, ensuring privacy compliance and mitigating data breaches. Certes Networks serves a diverse clientele, including banks, healthcare organizations, and government entities such as the U.S. Coast Guard and the Department of Energy. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company also has a research and development center in Bengaluru, India. It was previously known as CipherOptics, Inc. before rebranding in January 2011.

Centripetal Networks Inc. specializes in cybersecurity solutions, concentrating on real-time active network defense. The company provides a range of products, including the Advanced Cyber Threat service, which integrates and normalizes threat intelligence from various sources, and the RuleGATE Filter, a perimeter security tool that applies cybersecurity policies based on this intelligence to detect and block threats. Additionally, Centripetal offers the QuickTHREAT Analytics Manager for visualizing threat activity and internal host correlations, alongside the CleanINTERNET Managed Security Service, which operationalizes threat intelligence for enhanced security. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, with a secondary office in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Centripetal serves diverse sectors including financial services, retail, healthcare, and technology, as well as Internet service providers. The company's patented Threat Intelligence Gateway platform enables customers to effectively prevent over 90% of known threats through automated enforcement and live cyber analyst support.