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Network Perception, Inc. specializes in network device configuration analysis software designed to help organizations visualize and manage their network effectively. Established in 2013 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company offers solutions that simplify firewall auditing and provide continuous monitoring capabilities. Its platform conducts automated, comprehensive analyses of network device configuration files, enabling organizations to assess firewalls and identify cyber vulnerabilities. By doing so, Network Perception assists corporate compliance and cybersecurity managers in ensuring that network configurations align with best practices and regulatory standards. The company initially launched in 2014 at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Research Park.

NexDefense specializes in cybersecurity solutions tailored for Industrial Control Systems (ICS), offering a range of proactive technology products and services. Its flagship product, Integrity™, provides engineers and operators with essential visibility and insights into the risks affecting the resilience of engineered networks, all while preserving operational productivity. This product suite is widely adopted across various sectors, including utilities, oil and gas, defense, manufacturing, mining, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, water and wastewater, and transportation. In 2013, NexDefense secured exclusive rights to commercialize the Sophia software through a licensing agreement with the Battelle Energy Alliance, leading to the development of Integrity™. This advanced platform enhances industrial production, safety, and cybersecurity by identifying and rectifying design flaws, misconfigurations, human errors, system failures, and potential malicious activities, thereby ensuring the reliability and security of critical infrastructure.