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Picnic is a cybersecurity firm that proactively protects people and companies against the biggest threat vector in cyber today: attacks by social engineers. Social engineers are hackers who use public information about you, your family, and your company to craft attacks that include phishing scams, ransomware, impersonation, identity theft, malware, elder fraud, and many others. Picnic proactively finds and removes the information about businesses and people that can be harvested by social engineers. Our technology works automatically, seamlessly, and continuously to protect you, your organization, and also your family. We make you less visible and reduce your attack surface. This is next-generation security—security at the human level. Get in touch to learn more about how we preemptively safeguard enterprises and individual employees from social engineering attacks.

Xona Systems, Inc. is a developer of a zero-trust user access platform specifically designed for remote industrial operations and critical infrastructure systems. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland, with a research and development center in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the company focuses on enhancing cybersecurity and operational efficiency for remote industrial control system operators worldwide. Xona's platform features integrated multi-factor authentication, user-to-asset access controls, and protocol isolation, which together eliminate common cyber attack vectors. Its technology allows authorized users to securely access operational technology from any location or device, ensuring seamless control and enabling critical operations to be conducted with confidence.

Coro is a developer of a comprehensive security platform designed to protect against a wide range of cyber threats, including malware, ransomware, phishing, and bots, across various devices and cloud applications. The platform utilizes artificial intelligence to autonomously detect and remediate security threats, minimizing the need for IT personnel to intervene in the investigation or resolution of issues. By securing the entire Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) chain—from users and devices to the network and cloud services—Coro eliminates the necessity for multiple security solutions, thereby reducing total cost of ownership. The cloud-based nature of the platform allows for quick deployment without the need for hardware installation, enabling organizations to enhance their cyber resilience efficiently.

Finite State is a cybersecurity company focused on securing Internet of Things devices, networks, and supply chains. Its platform analyzes firmware inside IoT devices to produce a risk assessment for each device, including a software bill of materials, known CVEs, zero-day vulnerabilities, potential backdoors, hard-coded keys and credentials, weak passwords, unsafe function calls, and memory-related issues. The solution combines static and dynamic analysis, reverse engineering, and machine learning to identify vulnerabilities in embedded systems. It provides vulnerability management, threat intelligence, and comprehensive security assessments to help enterprises, telecommunications, energy providers, device manufacturers, government, and healthcare organizations gain visibility into supply chain devices and defend their networks. Finite State was founded in 2017 and is based in Columbus, Ohio.

Coro is a developer of a comprehensive security platform designed to protect against a wide range of cyber threats, including malware, ransomware, phishing, and bots, across various devices and cloud applications. The platform utilizes artificial intelligence to autonomously detect and remediate security threats, minimizing the need for IT personnel to intervene in the investigation or resolution of issues. By securing the entire Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) chain—from users and devices to the network and cloud services—Coro eliminates the necessity for multiple security solutions, thereby reducing total cost of ownership. The cloud-based nature of the platform allows for quick deployment without the need for hardware installation, enabling organizations to enhance their cyber resilience efficiently.

Network Perception, Inc. is a technology company specializing in network device configuration analysis software to enhance network management and security. Founded in 2013 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company offers tools for firewall auditing and continuous monitoring, enabling corporate compliance and cybersecurity managers to visualize their network effectively. Its platform automates the analysis of network device configuration files, providing comprehensive audits and assessments that help organizations ensure their configurations align with best practices and regulatory standards. By delivering these innovative solutions, Network Perception assists businesses in managing cybersecurity vulnerabilities and maintaining compliance within their network environments.

Picnic is a cybersecurity firm that proactively protects people and companies against the biggest threat vector in cyber today: attacks by social engineers. Social engineers are hackers who use public information about you, your family, and your company to craft attacks that include phishing scams, ransomware, impersonation, identity theft, malware, elder fraud, and many others. Picnic proactively finds and removes the information about businesses and people that can be harvested by social engineers. Our technology works automatically, seamlessly, and continuously to protect you, your organization, and also your family. We make you less visible and reduce your attack surface. This is next-generation security—security at the human level. Get in touch to learn more about how we preemptively safeguard enterprises and individual employees from social engineering attacks.

Corelight, Inc. is a provider of network visibility solutions aimed at enhancing cybersecurity for enterprises, government entities, and educational institutions. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company develops a suite of products that includes Corelight sensors and a fleet management system. Its flagship offering is based on Bro, an open-source network analysis framework that delivers actionable, real-time data, enabling security professionals to comprehensively understand network traffic and effectively detect and mitigate cyber threats. In addition to its headquarters, Corelight maintains offices in Santa Clara, California, and Columbus, Ohio, further supporting its commitment to improving network security across various sectors.

42Crunch is an enterprise-grade platform that addresses the security requirements of API infrastructure throughout its lifecycle. It automatically generates comprehensive security policies for APIs, ensuring confidentiality, integrity, availability, and secure management of sensitive data.

Founded in 2014, Swimlane develops cybersecurity automation solutions for enterprise teams. Its flagship platform centralizes security alerts, automates resolution processes, and provides metrics-based dashboards. Based in Louisville, Colorado, Swimlane aims to alleviate alert fatigue, vendor proliferation, and staffing shortages by offering a low-code, AI-enhanced platform that unifies security operations and enables businesses to quantify their cybersecurity efforts.

Finite State is a cybersecurity company focused on securing Internet of Things devices, networks, and supply chains. Its platform analyzes firmware inside IoT devices to produce a risk assessment for each device, including a software bill of materials, known CVEs, zero-day vulnerabilities, potential backdoors, hard-coded keys and credentials, weak passwords, unsafe function calls, and memory-related issues. The solution combines static and dynamic analysis, reverse engineering, and machine learning to identify vulnerabilities in embedded systems. It provides vulnerability management, threat intelligence, and comprehensive security assessments to help enterprises, telecommunications, energy providers, device manufacturers, government, and healthcare organizations gain visibility into supply chain devices and defend their networks. Finite State was founded in 2017 and is based in Columbus, Ohio.

Attivo Networks, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in advanced threat detection technology for both on-premise and cloud-based deployments. Founded in 2011 and based in Fremont, California, the company focuses on providing visibility and actionable alerts to detect, isolate, and defend against various cyber threats, including advanced credential, insider, and ransomware attacks. Its Deception and Response Platform utilizes dynamic deception techniques to misdirect attackers, revealing their activities and intentions. The platform enhances threat management through automated investigation, lateral movement tracking, and evidence-based alerting, alongside detailed forensic reporting. Attivo Networks also offers a multi-dimensional correlation engine that identifies infected endpoints, maps out infection pathways, and assesses the source of attacks. The company serves both corporate and government clients worldwide, providing tailored solutions for diverse environments, including data centers, IoT, and Industrial Control Systems.

Founded in 2014, Swimlane develops cybersecurity automation solutions for enterprise teams. Its flagship platform centralizes security alerts, automates resolution processes, and provides metrics-based dashboards. Based in Louisville, Colorado, Swimlane aims to alleviate alert fatigue, vendor proliferation, and staffing shortages by offering a low-code, AI-enhanced platform that unifies security operations and enables businesses to quantify their cybersecurity efforts.

Founded in 2014, Swimlane develops cybersecurity automation solutions for enterprise teams. Its flagship platform centralizes security alerts, automates resolution processes, and provides metrics-based dashboards. Based in Louisville, Colorado, Swimlane aims to alleviate alert fatigue, vendor proliferation, and staffing shortages by offering a low-code, AI-enhanced platform that unifies security operations and enables businesses to quantify their cybersecurity efforts.