Invary, a cybersecurity pioneer focused on detecting hidden malware and preventing ransomware attacks, has successfully raised pre-seed funding to launch its innovative solution. The funding round was led by Flyover Capital, with additional participation from NetWork Kansas GROWKS Equity program and the KU Innovation Park.
The primary objective of the pre-seed funding round is to provide the necessary resources for the launch of Invary’s flagship service called Runtime Integrity. This groundbreaking offering is specifically designed to uncover and neutralize hidden threats that often elude modern threat detection systems. Invary’s Runtime Integrity will be officially introduced this summer and aims to empower organizations by strengthening their security posture and proactively safeguarding their digital environment against high-impact cyberattacks.
To complement the launch of its flagship service, Invary is also providing a free service called Runtime Integrity Score (RISe). This service allows customers to assess the integrity of their systems and identify any hidden malware that may be present.
The team behind Invary is made up of seasoned cybersecurity professionals with extensive experience in Trusted Computing research. The company is led by CEO Jason Rogers, an expert in building secure cloud-scale platforms and scaling engineering and operations. Dr. Perry Alexander, a distinguished authority in Trusted Computing research, and Dr. Wesley Peck, his protege and former student, also play vital roles in the company’s leadership as founder and CTO, respectively.
One of the main challenges faced by organizations today is the ever-evolving threat landscape. Even with advanced defense systems like XDR, SIEM, and CNAPP solutions, there is a critical flaw that threat actors can exploit to launch ransomware attacks or data breaches. These defense systems assume that the operating system remains uncompromised, creating a significant gap in the overall security infrastructure. According to Datadog’s latest State of Application Security report, 72% of cyberattacks occur in production, highlighting the urgency to address this oversight.
Invary addresses this security gap by implementing continuous validation of the operating system at runtime, making it an indispensable component of the “trust nothing” Zero Trust architecture. With technology based on an exclusive intellectual property grant from the NSA, Invary’s solution provides proven and superior protection for the digital environment. It identifies compromise with high confidence and eliminates unnecessary monitoring data, resulting in a more efficient and effective security system.
The pre-seed funding round has garnered support and praise from industry leaders. Jon Broek, CEO of Tenfold Security, a leading provider of cloud security services, believes that Invary’s Runtime Integrity gives his company a significant advantage over the competition, especially when combined with their existing security solutions. He also emphasized the importance of preventing ransomware attacks, which are particularly targeted towards their core customers in higher education.
Jason Rogers, CEO of Invary, expressed his excitement about securing the pre-seed funding. He believes that this investment validates the need for Invary’s technology to strengthen existing cyber defenses against hidden threats. With the support of investors, customers, and partners, Invary is well-positioned to advance its mission of reinforcing Zero Trust principles and fortifying the security ecosystem.
The IT team at LMH Health, a healthcare organization, acknowledged the challenge of combating destructive ransomware and the crucial role that Invary’s Runtime Integrity plays in addressing it. By providing visibility into overlooked parts of the system, Invary’s solution ensures that the operating system remains uncompromised. This visibility allows organizations to detect anomalies and determine if they are benign, intentional, or potentially malicious.
Dr. Wesley Peck, CTO of Invary, emphasized the company’s dedication to customer safety and their commitment to continuously improve the Runtime Integrity Service. The pre-seed funding not only enables them to enhance their technology but also allows them to make their agent open source, leading the industry towards more comprehensive Zero Trust Architectures.
The successful completion of the pre-seed funding round underscores Invary’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of Runtime Security. With this significant investment, Invary is poised to accelerate its growth, enhance its technology, and expand its reach in preventing data breaches and ransomware attacks.
For more information about Invary and its Runtime Integrity solutions, please visit www.invary.com.
About Invary:
Invary is a leading provider of operating system runtime validation and security. The company’s technology is designed to detect hidden, high impact threats to the operating system that are often missed by other foundational defense systems. By securing the integrity of the operating system as a first-class citizen in Zero Trust architectures, Invary becomes an integral part of modern cybersecurity defenses. With proprietary technology based on an exclusive IP grant from the NSA and real-world deployment in critical infrastructure, Invary ensures that malware, ransomware, and other hidden threats commonly found in operating systems are exposed before they can cause significant damage.