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🚀 Oct 27 #Ones2Watch is Rebellion Defense 🔥 If you’re in the DC Metro area or the national security community, you’re likely already keeping an eye on Rebellion Defense. Founded in Washington, D.C., in 2019, they develop AI-powered software tailored for national defense. Their products provide real-time data analytics and autonomous decision-making tools, enabling defense agencies to improve resilience and swiftly respond to evolving threats. Primarily serving the U.S. Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, and other government entities, Rebellion enhances military capabilities in threat detection, cyber defense, and operational planning. 💡Why They Rock: 🔥 Rebellion Defense is a leader in the defense tech space, integrating AI and machine learning into mission-critical applications. With a focus on threat detection and autonomous mission planning, they provide data-driven insights that are crucial for defense agencies. Unlike traditional contractors, Rebellion operates with the agility of a startup, allowing for faster development cycles and quick adaptation to new threats. Their exclusive focus on national security aligns their technology with U.S. defense priorities, making them a trusted partner for agencies like the Department of Defense. Rebellion employs agile software development to create scalable, user-friendly platforms that integrate seamlessly with existing defense infrastructure. Additionally, they leverage cloud computing to enhance flexibility, scalability, and secure data access, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern defense challenges. 💪 Sentinel Blue's a big fan, and it’s easy to see why—Rebellion Defense was recently chosen to develop a target recognition solution for the U.S. Navy, underscoring their leadership in defense technology. We’re keeping a close eye on them, as they’ve rightfully earned their spot on this year’s #Ones2Watch! 👀 Andy Sauer Ben Wheat Ben FitzGerald Barry Sowerwine Eric Stogoski Josh Morgan Sara Pryor Maggie Lagos Craig Germano Debbie Sallis #Cybersecurity #NationalSecurity #DefenseTech #AI #MachineLearning #RebellionDefense #Innovation #TechForGood #Ones2Watch #FutureOfTech #DefenseCyber

🔐 October 26 #Ones2Watch is Judy Security 🛡️ Founded in 2019 as AaDya Security, Judy Security addresses the cybersecurity needs of small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) lacking in-house resources, with a platform leveraging AI and machine learning for 24/7 protection against phishing, ransomware, and other threats. Key features include endpoint detection, DNS filtering, and automated remediation. With advanced identity protection tools like single sign-on (SSO), passwordless security, and multi-factor authentication (MFA), Judy enhances security while reducing identity risks. 💡Why they rock: Judy Security’s unique background is similar to recent #Ones2Watch RangeForce in that its founding team brings extensive experience from high-stakes cybersecurity and national defense backgrounds, including contributions to NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE). It’s foundational expertise also emphasizes real-world, proactive security for managed service providers (MSPs), and there are many in the space that lack crucial support when it comes focusing on authentication and access management: a real weak point for small businesses. The company is also committed to diversity and inclusivity within cybersecurity, actively supporting STEM involvement and fostering a diverse workforce within the industry. Judy Security is dedicated to inclusion, with strong support for LGBTQ+ initiatives as a core company value. This commitment aligns with its belief in creating secure, accessible environments for all communities, which they integrate into their corporate culture as well as their technology offerings. Judy's inclusive approach strives to foster belonging and safety, making cybersecurity a space where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are celebrated and respected. 👏✨🤝 Similar to Sentinel Blue in its unwavering identity alignment with core values, Judy Security is a forward-thinking leader in technology and invests in its dedication to research and development in staying ahead of emerging threats. It's collaboration with diverse organizations to support a broader range of perspectives in technology and security solutions makes it an ideal partner for tech moving forward. We like that approach, and we like them! That’s why they are a perfect fit for our #Ones2Watch! Andy Sauer Ben Wheat Raffaele Mautone Didi Dayton Lisa Matherly Christopher Leach Jacob Liebert Peter Bordes #Cybersecurity #JudySecurity #SMBProtection #Ones2Watch #AIPowered #DiversityInTech #STEMinclusion #CyberResilience #Innovation #RedTeamBlueTeam #TechForGood #IdentityProtection #CyberDefense

🛡️October 25 #Ones2Watch is RangeForce👨💻 Founded in 2015, RangeForce is a cloud-based platform that provides cyber skills training and assessment. It also maps its content to industry frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and D3FEND. It offers a cybersecurity simulation and skills development solution that allows professionals to practice defensive skills through simulated "cyber battles." This innovative platform has gained traction among government, financial services, and tech sectors for its focus on real-world, interactive cyber defense training. 🌐 💡Why they rock: RangeForce was founded by former members of the NATO Cyber Range project, which created a safe space to simulate and practice cyberattack detection and containment. The founders met while working on a project to build out a Cyber Range and cyberattack simulations for the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE). The NATO Cyber Range created a safe “red team/blue team” space to recreate realistic attacks so that detection and containment operations would improve. Member countries are invited to take part in these simulated attacks to help train their cyber defenders (very cool). Among many other amazing offerings, RangeForce offers 'Enhanced Threat Readiness' as a service, through simulating real-world adversary tactics, allowing organizations to test and validate their defenses and help them prepare for potential attacks and improve incident response capabilities. This is especially valuable for sectors handling sensitive data or facing constant threats, including The Defense Industrial Base (DIB). With such a remarkable portfolio, RangeForce is a hot pick for any organization ready to simulate real-life threats and test their program readiness. We're a fan, and that's why they are shortlisted as #Ones2Watch! 👀 Andy Sauer Ben Wheat Niloofar Razi Howe Charlie Miller 👉🏼 Gerald Auger, Ph.D. Jan Tighe Jamil Jaffer Nicholas Levy Brett Jackson #RangeForce #CybersecurityTraining #CyberSkills #CyberSimulation #AdversarySimulation #MITREATTACK #D3FEND #RedTeamBlueTeam #NATOCyberRange #CyberDefense #ThreatReadiness #IncidentResponse #DIB #GovernmentSecurity #TechSecurity #FinancialServicesSecurity #Ones2Watch #CyberBattle #InteractiveTraining #CloudSecurity

🔴 October 24 #Ones2Watch is SpecterOps 🛠️ Founded in 2016, SpecterOps is dedicated to staying one step ahead of cyber threats with expertise in adversary simulation, detection engineering, and threat hunting. They offer red teaming, penetration testing, and custom detection strategies to keep attackers at bay. Their star tool, BloodHound, uncovers hidden attack paths in Active Directory, helping teams secure weak spots before attackers find them. With specialized training for defenders, SpecterOps helps organizations stay sharp and resilient against sophisticated attacks. 🐺🛡️ 💡Why they rock: SpecterOps stands out in the cybersecurity world with real-world adversary simulations that go beyond typical red teaming, rigorously testing an organization’s defenses against advanced threats. Their expertise shines in detection engineering and threat hunting, vital for identifying threats, adapting defenses, reducing response times, improving overall security, and promoting a vigilant security culture, where they design custom detection and response strategies to tackle specific threats. Plus, SpecterOps delivers critical hands-on training in advanced adversary tactics, detection skills, and defense techniques, empowering security teams with real, actionable skills. Sentinel Blue is big on training and fully supports companies like SpecterOps that make vital knowledge accessible to the masses. 🐺 🔴 With innovative tools, realistic simulations, and practical training, SpecterOps enables organizations to proactively secure their environments and build resilience against evolving cyber threats. What’s not to like? They’re a top pick on this year’s #Ones2Watch list! Andy Sauer Ben Wheat David McGuire Adam Chester Rebecca Allor Mitchell Amundsen Max A. Jared Atkinson Joshua B. Jonas Bülow Knudsen Kevin Mandia Ballistic Ventures #SpecterOps #Cybersecurity #AdversarySimulation #RedTeam #PenetrationTesting #ThreatHunting #BloodHound #ActiveDirectory #DetectionEngineering #CyberTraining #Infosec #VulnerabilityManagement #CyberDefense #ThreatIntelligence #SecurityTools #Ones2Watch #CyberResilience #SecurityAwareness #EthicalHacking #DataProtection

🗄️October 23 #Ones to Watch is Cohesity 🗄️ Cohesity streamlines data management across hybrid and multi-cloud environments, offering a comprehensive platform for storage, protection, and accessibility. Its solution includes backup and recovery, data consolidation, disaster recovery, file and object storage, and data security, with built-in analytics capabilities to generate insights directly from backup data. By minimizing data fragmentation, Cohesity enhances protection, accessibility, and operational efficiency for enterprises handling large-scale data. ☁️ 💡Why they rock: Cohesity stands out as a transformative force in the realm of data management, effectively simplifying the complexities of data storage, protection, and access across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. In today’s data-driven landscape, organizations face an overwhelming challenge in managing vast amounts of information, and this is where Cohesity’s platform shines, offering a comprehensive suite of services that include backup and recovery, data consolidation, and disaster recovery. Imagine having a single solution that not only protects critical data but also streamlines its accessibility across various platforms. The ability to consolidate disparate data sources into one cohesive platform not only enhances efficiency but also reduces operational costs. Moreover, as organizations increasingly adopt hybrid and multi-cloud strategies, Cohesity provides the flexibility needed to manage their diverse environments effectively. Its advanced security measures safeguard sensitive information from potential threats while enabling users to access their data whenever they need it. 🔄 As a protector of data security, Sentinel Blue is intent on safeguarding sensitive information in a variety of ways and for a variety of use cases. Cohesity is excelling in this space, and we’re excited to announce them as Thursday’s #Ones2Watch! 👀 Andy Sauer Ben Wheat Antonio Pampena Jake Dennis Craig Martell Tonya Chin Skylar Stanley Sanjay Poonen Kevin Mandia Bill Coughran Sandesh Patnam #DataSecurity #DataAnalytics #DataManagement #DataProtection #CloudStorage #HybridCloud #MultiCloud #BackupAndRecovery #DisasterRecovery #DataConsolidation #FileStorage #EnterpriseData #DataEfficiency #RansomwareProtection #TechInnovation #CloudSolutions #DigitalTransformation #DataInsights #CyberResilience

Another one for the books! Thank you AFCEA International for a very successful TechNet Indo-Pacific 2024 conference! We’re grateful to the AFCEA staff, to the HI Chapter, and to the tremendously talented Emerging Leaders team from industry and Gov who pulled this off. Well done! It was great to meet up with old friends, our EL panel was stellar, and we’ve made valuable connections with attendees, speakers and fellow exhibitors: simply a fantastic week that’s hard to beat. Next up we have Society of American Military Engineers 24 in NOLA and Charleston Defense Contractors Association’s Eastern Defense Summit, right around the corner. We’re looking forward to the many engagements 2025 will bring in the months to come, and until then, mahalo, safe travels, and see you soon! Andy Sauer Ben Wheat Antonio Pampena Jake Dennis Skylar Stanley Amanda Aguayo Hayden Smith Tim Barone Kathryn Wang Lucian Niemeyer Andria Gagnon Paul Garcia Katherine Hsiao Michael Gresens Garrett Yee Stephanie Hutch Lani Dawson Arena Native Hawaiian Organizations Association General Dynamics Information Technology Leidos Hunted Labs Cohesity Palantir Technologies United States Air Force AFCEA Hawaii #AFCEATechNet #TechNetIndoPacific #CyberDefense #IndoPacificTech #AFCEAEvents #DefenseInnovation #CyberSecurity #TechNetPacific #DefenseTechnology #IndoPacificSecurity #EmergingTech #MilitaryTech #TechInDefense #CMMC

☁️ Oct 22 #Ones2Watch is Orca Security ☁️ Founded in 2019, Orca Security specializes in cloud security, providing visibility and protection for cloud environments through an innovative approach to vulnerability management and risk assessment. Offering agentless, comprehensive visibility and protection for AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud environments, Orca identifies vulnerabilities, monitors compliance, detects threats, and provides full cloud asset inventory. Its key features include prioritizing risks based on impact, enabling efficient focus on critical issues, and ensuring seamless cloud security without performance impact. 🌊 💡Why they rock:  Orca Security is unique for its agentless side-scanning, a method of cloud security that operates without agents (software installed on each workload). Instead, it uses a non-intrusive scanning process to gather data about the entire cloud environment by integrating with the cloud provider’s APIs and reading the cloud’s block storage out-of-band. The platform provides quick, comprehensive cloud security without performance impact. It offers rapid deployment, covers the full cloud stack, prioritizes risks by impact, and combines multiple security functions into one platform. This makes Orca highly scalable and efficient, and highly competitive in the market, which, in a sea of cloud security technology offerings, is a rare and unique find. 🚀 ⚡ Side-scanning technology is leading in the  cloud security space, and eliminates performance impacts and complex agent management, ensuring full visibility across all cloud assets. Orca’s technology is a winner for large, dynamic environments, but also for small businesses with its fast, agentless deployment, and full visibility without performance impact. We like it, have an eye on it, and that’s why Orca is today’s #Ones2Watch!  👀 Andy Sauer Ben Wheat Jake Dennis Antonio Pampena Andy Ellis GGV Capital C5 Capital Avi Shua #CloudSecurity #Cybersecurity #VulnerabilityManagement #RiskAssessment #AgentlessSecurity #SideScanning #CloudCompliance #ThreatDetection #SecurityInnovation #Ones2Watch #TechTrends #CyberDefense #ITSecurity #DataProtection

🔥October 21 #Ones2Watch is Hunted Labs 🔥 Founded in 2023 and headquartered in Long Beach, CA, Hunted Labs brings a sharp edge to software supply chain security and cyber risk management, especially for the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). Their range of services covers everything from DevSecOps architecture to full-on cyber operations. Their star player, Entercept, comes with advanced threat-hunting features like an AI co-pilot that swiftly identifies and prioritizes vulnerabilities, and handles remediation across the entire software development lifecycle. 🖇️ 💡Why they rock: What’s pretty unique about Hunted Labs is it’s AI-reconnaissance that actively investigates open-source software and identifies potential malicious contributors in your supply chain.   Defending open-source software (OSS) in the supply chain is critical because it’s widely used across industries, often embedded in proprietary software, and highly vulnerable to attacks. With open-source being a prime target for attackers—due to its widespread use and sometimes limited maintenance—compromising just one component can lead to large-scale breaches. Ensuring identification and locating malicious code embedded within OSS code enables supply chains to scale, securely and with ease. 📦 Hunted Labs is on to something here, and as a huge supporter of the DIB Sentinel Blue's a fan of securing OSS code within our client supply chain base. It’s not just that their name is cool (it's really cool), their approach is cool too, and they are definitively ahead of the curve on working out the AI kinks in supply chain security. That’s why Hunted Labs is today’s #Ones2Watch! 👀 Hayden Smith Amanda Aguayo Andy Sauer Antonio Pampena #CyberSecurity #SupplyChainSecurity #OpenSource #AI #ThreatHunting #DefenseTech #DevSecOps #Ones2Watch #DIBSecurity #OSSProtection #HuntedLabs #SentinelBlue #TechInnovation

We're looking forward to this week's AFCEA International TechNet Indo-Pac! Stop by booth 637 in the exhibit hall or join u for our Emerging Leaders Panel on Wednesday, Oct 23 at 10:45AM in room 310! For more information: https://lnkd.in/e7UXAubs

🔐 Oct 20 #Ones2Watch is Axonius 🔐 Axonius is a cybersecurity asset management platform that provides organizations with complete visibility into all devices, users, and software on their networks. It integrates with existing IT and security tools to automate asset discovery, identify security gaps, and enforce compliance with regulations like GDPR and CMMC. The firm simplifies cybersecurity by ensuring all assets are accounted for and security policies are consistently applied. 📜 💡Why they rock: Axonius stands out in cybersecurity by providing full visibility across IT assets with minimal setup. Its edge lies in integrating with over 600 security and IT tools, enabling companies to use existing infrastructure. By automating asset discovery and compliance, It helps quickly identify security gaps, making it efficient and scalable for complex environments, especially in highly regulated industries, and supports organizations in maintaining stronger security postures with less manual effort. That's something we can all appreciate. 🧬 This unique combination of simplicity, scalability, and automation makes the firms' platform highly valuable for industries, such as healthcare, manufacturing, energy, and state & local, where efficient management of extremely diverse assets is essential for a strong cybersecurity posture and success. We're all for efficient management of diverse assets, especially when it comes to CMMC, and that's why Axonius is today's #Ones2Watch! Andy Sauer Ben Wheat Donny Sauer Dean Sysman Ofri Shur Avidor Bartov Lenny Zeltser Joe Diamond Jim Rutt Jerich Beason #Cybersecurity #AssetManagement #CyberCompliance #ITSecurity #GDPR #CMMC #SecurityAutomation #CyberRisk #Ones2Watch #TechInnovation #DataProtection #ITVisibility #HealthcareCybersecurity #EnergySecurity