Crossword Cybersecurity
Crossword Cybersecurity Plc is a technology commercialization company based in London, specializing in the cyber security sector. Through its subsidiary, the company develops and commercializes cyber security software and provides consulting services in the United Kingdom and Poland. Its key offerings include Rizikon Assurance, a software-as-a-service solution designed for large enterprises to manage third-party assurance at scale, and Rizikon Standard, a compliance assessment tool focused on cyber risk and GDPR for small to medium-sized enterprises. Additionally, Crossword Cybersecurity is developing Nixer, a machine-learning product aimed at protecting against application-layer DDoS attacks. The company also provides a range of consulting services, including virtual CISO, GDPR compliance, incident response, and cyber essentials. Established in 2014, Crossword Cybersecurity collaborates with research-intensive European universities to identify and commercialize promising cyber security intellectual property that addresses real-world challenges in the industry.
Threat Status
Acquisition in 2022
Threat Status develops Trillion, a cybersecurity platform that monitors for leaked user credentials. This software analyzes billions of rows of compromised data daily to identify information belonging to clients. Once located, the data undergoes thorough analysis, risk scoring, and validation before being presented to subscribers via a secure web application. Trillion stands out for its capability to enable corporate security teams to engage directly with affected users through an extended security interface. This feature allows users to access their sensitive data, report potential threats, and receive education on best security practices to foster long-term security awareness. By leveraging both automated and manual data collection, along with proprietary risk scoring algorithms, Threat Status helps organizations mitigate the risks associated with data breaches and shadow credentials.
Stega provides managed security services such as organisation security, threat protection, and data security.
Verifiable Credentials
Acquisition in 2021
Verifiable Credentials is a company focused on providing software solutions for digital credential management. It develops Identiproof, a middleware and wallet technology that is compatible with World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) standards. The company's offerings address privacy and security challenges by enabling the issuance of verifiable digital certificates and documents that are secure against forgery and unauthorized transfer. This technology is particularly useful for applications requiring the protection of sensitive information, such as COVID-19 passports and Know Your Customer (KYC) processes in banking. Through its services, Verifiable Credentials aims to enhance the security and privacy of digital identities.
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