VentureIsrael News

Cydome received the 2024 SAFETY4SEA Technology Award

Portfolio Companies
Cydome received the 2024 SAFETY4SEA Technology Award for providing a combination of holistic cyber protection. It covers all IT, connected OT, and communications assets on board the vessel with both real-time threat detection and proactive prevention, using a maritime-specific database of vulnerabilities that is fully automated on board the vessel.

Accepting the award on behalf of the winner, Nir Ayalon, CEO, Cydome, said:

The maritime industry is undergoing a profound transformation. Digitalization is now an integral part of the daily operations of vessels, driven by advances in technology, Artificial Intelligence and hyperconnectivity. While this progress unlocks new possibilities, it also introduces new challenges and specifically, increased risk in cyber threats. At Cydome, we believe that every transformation requires a robust and secure foundation. Our mission is to provide that security.

Cydome, a pioneer in maritime-specific cybersecurity, provides a combination of holistic cyber protection with ease of use. It covers all IT, connected OT, and communications assets on board the vessel with both real-time threat detection for the known and unknown threats. Cydome’s solution offers proactive prevention with continuous vulnerability scanning using a maritime-specific database of vulnerabilities that is fully automated on board the vessel with minimal bandwidth consumption. The solution, which has been recently updated to include new features, provides improved security covering more devices and protocols. Cydome’s solution offers improved detection accuracy, utilization of AI that simplifies threat analysis and response and compliance automation for more regulations, among others. Cydome is also committed to improving cybersecurity knowledge and awareness in the industry, and it continuously publishes content to help shipping companies understand recent risks. Cydome has received prestigious endorsement certification from ClassNK and continues to strive to provide the highest cyber protection for maritime companies. Furthermore, Cydome invests a significant amount of its budget in maritime cyber R&D.