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Havoc Shield, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in developing cyber security programs tailored for small businesses. Founded in 2019, the company focuses on providing fast and effective solutions to help these businesses protect their digital assets from cyber threats.

CyberOwl Limited, founded in 2016 and based in Richmond, United Kingdom, specializes in developing network security software solutions. The company focuses on creating an innovative early warning system that employs real-time monitoring of high-value targets to detect malicious behavior. This technology, which is grounded in research shortlisted for a prestigious risk prize, addresses the increasing challenges posed by anonymous and persistent cyber threats, particularly in the context of Smart Cities and the Internet of Things. By utilizing a Bayesian-based framework, CyberOwl's system efficiently analyzes various indicators to identify potential security risks at an early stage, significantly reducing the processing overhead associated with monitoring extensive networks. The solution is designed to scale to networks with over one billion devices, enhancing visibility of threats and aiding in decision-making for countermeasures. CyberOwl is currently working on its minimum viable product and seeks strategic industry partners for validation and further development.

QuSecure, Inc. specializes in cybersecurity solutions tailored for enterprises and government entities, focusing on the emerging challenges posed by quantum computing. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, the company develops advanced security products, including automated cryptographic testing, to ensure robust protection in the quantum era. QuSecure's offerings are supported by a team of experts with extensive backgrounds in cybersecurity, quantum computing, machine learning, and blockchain technologies. In addition to product development, QuSecure provides consulting services that encompass governance and compliance, security strategy, and computing education, positioning itself as a key player in the evolving landscape of secure communication and technology.

Kriptos helps businesses locate their most critical information and prevent data leakage through software that analyzes, classifies, and labels documents automatically. Our technology includes three algorithms of AI to locate: -Confidential, Restricted, Internal Use, and Public documents. -Documents with Personal Data (GDPR, CCPA). -Documents with Credit/Debit Card number (PCI DSS).

Havoc Shield, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in developing cyber security programs tailored for small businesses. Founded in 2019, the company focuses on providing fast and effective solutions to help these businesses protect their digital assets from cyber threats.

Company Six is a developer of a technology that advances the awareness and protection of those who put themselves in harm’s way. The company combines advanced robotic platforms with highly-secure cloud-based technology. CO6's mission is to provide tools that fundamentally transform the way first responders operate in dangerous environments. Its products are based on nearly a decade of technology development and are designed to deliver an accessible, yet an advanced robotic solution that provides critical awareness.

SaltyCloud is a public benefit corporation on a mission to cultivate cyber-secure ecosystems. Our DNA is rooted in the philosphy that the best solutions derive from understanding the real and acute pain points affecting information security and risk teams today. This is why our initial core technology came direct from the trenches at The University of Texas at Austin and Georgia Institute of Technology. And as we continue our mission, we hope to also continue working with more security teams to grow our unique portfolio. As a public benefit corporation, we believe business solutions can make a positive difference in society. We lead our mission with our social mandate which holds us accountable to make an impact in the information security space through partnerships and education. To date we’ve began to fulfill our mission with over 1000 global institutions across the US, Canada, Europe, and Australia and we are ready to work with the next 1000.

Havoc Shield, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in developing cyber security programs tailored for small businesses. Founded in 2019, the company focuses on providing fast and effective solutions to help these businesses protect their digital assets from cyber threats.

Sia Secure provides a platform for Secure Communications as a Service for IoT, smart grid and critical infrastructure, private communication systems, e.t.c. It reduces costs and risks for device and service vendors, provides privacy-by-design to their end customers, bringing competitive advantages to clients. The platform is optimized for end-to-end secured video streaming. With simple Sia Secure SDK, it enables device and service vendors, to quickly integrate secure connectivity into their existing and new products. No security expertise required on their side, bringing down their development and maintenance costs. Target use-cases: Smart home cameras, smart doorbells, child tracking smartwatches, telematics/logistics in-vehicle monitoring.

Kriptos helps businesses locate their most critical information and prevent data leakage through software that analyzes, classifies, and labels documents automatically. Our technology includes three algorithms of AI to locate: -Confidential, Restricted, Internal Use, and Public documents. -Documents with Personal Data (GDPR, CCPA). -Documents with Credit/Debit Card number (PCI DSS).

CyberOwl Limited, founded in 2016 and based in Richmond, United Kingdom, specializes in developing network security software solutions. The company focuses on creating an innovative early warning system that employs real-time monitoring of high-value targets to detect malicious behavior. This technology, which is grounded in research shortlisted for a prestigious risk prize, addresses the increasing challenges posed by anonymous and persistent cyber threats, particularly in the context of Smart Cities and the Internet of Things. By utilizing a Bayesian-based framework, CyberOwl's system efficiently analyzes various indicators to identify potential security risks at an early stage, significantly reducing the processing overhead associated with monitoring extensive networks. The solution is designed to scale to networks with over one billion devices, enhancing visibility of threats and aiding in decision-making for countermeasures. CyberOwl is currently working on its minimum viable product and seeks strategic industry partners for validation and further development.

Threatcare’s automated Breach and Attack Simulation solutions provide real-time insights and actionable recommendations that enable organizations to build, measure, and maintain strong cybersecurity programs.

Hacware, Inc. develops an artificial intelligence based software that identifies the employees that are most likely to be hacked based on their habits. It products automate sending intelligent messages to the employees to simulate an email hack. The company also offers real-time analytics and training recommendations on email security. Hacware, Inc. was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Dallas, Texas.

Security matters when it comes to managing your digital assets. Balance recognizes this growing concern and has responded by creating an institutional grade custody solution. Assets are kept secure in geographically distributed offline vaults, that are access controlled, monitored, and guarded 24/7. Management is made easy through their flagship technology - the Digital Assets Cache™ - which replaces traditional digital wallets. Their internal controls and policies mitigate against external threats, human error, and misuse through insider access, and have been designed with disaster recovery and succession planning in mind. Founded in 2017, Balance is based in Toronto, Canada.

Fortifyedge is on-device cybersecurity software company.

Anyl specializes in passwordless authentication solutions for Internet of Things (IoT) devices, utilizing blockchain technology to enhance security. The company is developing a blockchain-agnostic embedded cryptocurrency wallet designed specifically for IoT applications. This innovative approach allows users to securely manage their key data without the need for traditional passwords, simplifying the login process while ensuring robust protection against unauthorized access. By integrating these advanced security features, Anyl aims to address the vulnerabilities associated with IoT devices, making them more user-friendly and secure.

UrbanFox protects online retailers against new forms of stealth fraud by analysing and learning from existing legitimate and fraudulent customer behavioural patterns.

SafeHouse Technologies Limited develops multi-device cyber security solutions for individuals, enterprises and the government. The company’s product, Bodyguard, detects, deceives, and defeats threats that bypass other security systems. SafeHouse Technologies Limited was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel. The company has additional offices in the United Kingdom and India.

Kriptos helps businesses locate their most critical information and prevent data leakage through software that analyzes, classifies, and labels documents automatically. Our technology includes three algorithms of AI to locate: -Confidential, Restricted, Internal Use, and Public documents. -Documents with Personal Data (GDPR, CCPA). -Documents with Credit/Debit Card number (PCI DSS).

Securing health data through blockchain.

Securicy Data Solutions Ltd. is a Canadian company that specializes in developing web-based software to assist businesses in building and implementing cyber security policies. Primarily targeting small and mid-sized enterprises, Securicy offers a software-as-a-service platform that includes virtual consulting, implementation tools, learning management, awareness training, and compliance management services. The company's solutions facilitate the creation of tailored policies and procedures designed to protect sensitive data and IT infrastructure. By guiding organizations in establishing and maintaining effective information security programs, Securicy enables clients to enhance their security posture, making it a competitive advantage in sectors that require stringent compliance. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Sydney, Canada, Securicy was previously known as Arista Data Solutions Ltd.

Astra is a plug & play intelligent firewall to protect your website in this world of ever increasing threats.

BeSafe IO enables businesses and individuals to encrypt, track, and revoke access to confidential data, across any platform or device. BeSafe uses cutting-edge proxy re-encryption technologies for securing data while keeping it easily sharable and accessible over cloud services (e.g. Box, Dropbox).

Cycuro Ltd. is a Tel Aviv-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in providing cybersecurity tools for mobility companies. Its cloud-based mobility data validation platform is designed to protect vehicle fleets and related services from cybersecurity threats in real time. The platform ensures data integrity for use-based insurance, rentals, fleet management, and ridesharing by detecting data manipulation and tampering, such as unauthorized changes to vehicle telemetry or fraudulent booking activities. Cycuro's solution operates through a cloud-to-cloud API, allowing it to validate mobility data without requiring software integration in vehicles or mobile applications. Utilizing advanced detection technologies, the platform identifies inconsistencies and potential threats, thereby enhancing the security posture of mobility service providers and contributing to the overall integrity of the smart mobility ecosystem.

Techstars backed cybersecurity company using artificial intelligence to provide real time penetration testing

Cron AI, founded in 2015 and based in New Delhi, India, specializes in advanced security and perception solutions. The company initially focused on addressing the complex security challenges at Indian borders by developing intrusion detection systems that utilize infrared and laser technology for perimeter security. These systems provide alerts for breaches regardless of terrain or weather conditions. Over time, Cron AI expanded its offerings to include automated drones and smart fencing solutions for critical facilities. Additionally, the company has created a Smart Sensor Fusion platform that integrates data from various sensors, enhancing the accuracy of object and human detection while minimizing false alarms. This technology aims to improve situational awareness, enabling machines to better perceive and learn from their environments, ultimately contributing to a safer autonomous future.

Anyone can send emails that look like they’re from you. Your employees can get hit by CEO scams, spear phishing, and business email compromise, while your customers may be phished. Not implementing proper security measure leaves your people vulnerable and your business on the line.

IronCore Labs, Inc. designs and develops encryption software. The software offers integration, control, privacy, and compliance. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Boulder, Colorado.

Threatcare’s automated Breach and Attack Simulation solutions provide real-time insights and actionable recommendations that enable organizations to build, measure, and maintain strong cybersecurity programs.

Cyber DriveWare is a startup company providing enterprises with 2nd tier protection against new malware attacks. DriveWare focuses on protecting the critical aspect of business continuity, by proactively blocking business disruption attacks. The company raised seed funding and receives significant interest from market leaders in various segments, including: anti-virus manufacturers, global banks, mission critical infrastructures and defense systems. According to the Israeli defense system, "DriveWare is strategic for the homeland security of their nation". DriveWare currently implements its beta version product in customer premises. The company won the global accelerator program by Kaseprsky (SSC). Contact@CyberDriveWare.com DriveWare develops a revolutionary layer of protection, which diminishes the gap between security threats and existing protection solutions such as for endpoint, data-center and virtual environments. They specialize in the drive-space: a multidisciplinary set of technologies relating to hard-disk-drives and solid-state-drives (‘drives'), including drive architecture, drive behavior, firmware hacking, ATAPI and SATA Protocols, and low-level OS functionality e.g. drivers and kernel rings 0-3. DriveWare uses its drive-space technological expertise, to protect against a wide range of cyber threats, such as: The growing trend of targeted attacks, Destructive Malware, Firmware Virus and Ransomware, as well as against Industrial Espionage and APTs. DriveWare is unique in that it is malicious-activity-centric. Its focus is on blocking malicious activities of malware while maintaining ongoing system functionality. DriveWare is unique in that it operates in the drive-space, e.g. IO.SYS and ATAPI.SYS filter driver. In the (SATA) low layer, malware is limited in its ability to hide, maneuver or manipulate the system. Regardless of how sophisticated malware can be in the high layers (e.g. network / application), due to protocol standards, malware activity is simplified in the SATA layer, where DriveWare identifies and blocks it.

Sam Heather develops personal safety application that provides information to recipients of user’s choice.

TeskaLabs is a mobile application security provider. Businesses are moving away from the desktop world towards mobile. They need to improve employee productivity and satisfaction by adopting mobile applications. However, businesses are very far behind the consumer world when it comes to adopting mobile applications. The biggest reason is the mobile application security. Over two-thirds of large enterprises, 340 Fortune 500 companies, have been breached via mobile apps. This has cost them over 50 billion dollars every year. Mobile security is the fastest growing issue of cyber-security. We have built a cutting-edge technology that protects the entry point and the communication channel. It defends against almost every cyber-threat connected with data. Our technology is simple for application developers to implement, provides visibility to information security officers, and saves time for IT Admins. We also provide application security for Internet of Things (IoT).

AtCipher helps company to protect data in the cloud using patent-pending key management technology that is zero knowledge, infinitely scalable, and keyless.

RangeForce delivers the most effective way to level-up and accurately assess the skills of your cybersecurity team through a scalable, interactive, on-demand cyber-skill training platform and integrated cyber range.

Post-Quantum was founded to counter the emergent threat of quantum cryptanalysis. The company has since branched out into Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) and blockchain-enabled enterprise SaaS.

Synack, Inc. provides a crowdsourced security platform for penetration testing. It offers Synack that enables customer data integrity, privacy, and confidentiality. The company’s military-grade virtual private testing environment platform allows the global security community accessible to enterprises and engages global security researchers to test systems in virtual private testing environments, as well as provides secure manual security assessment. Synack, Inc. was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Redwood City, California.

Threat Stack specializes in providing security solutions tailored for cloud infrastructure, enabling DevOps and SecOps teams to innovate and scale securely. The Threat Stack Cloud Security Platform and Cloud SecOps Program are designed to address complex cloud security needs by delivering continuous security monitoring and risk assessment. This approach helps organizations identify and verify insider threats, external attacks, and compliance gaps in real-time. By focusing on cloud, hybrid-cloud, and containerized environments, Threat Stack empowers security and operations teams to effectively manage risk and compliance across their entire infrastructure.