Phosphorus Cybersecurity Inc.

Additional Info

Websitehttp://www.phosphorus.io
Company size (employees)50 to 99
Headquarters RegionNorth America

Overview

Phosphorus Cybersecurity is the leading innovator in proactive Cyber-Physical System (CPS) protection, delivering the industry’s first and only Unified xIoT Security Management Platform for discovery and remediation. Purpose-built to address the rapidly growing risks posed by IoT, OT, IoMT, and IIoT devices—collectively referred to as the extended Internet of Things (xIoT)—Phosphorus sets a new standard for proactive, prevention-based security.

xIoT devices now constitute over 30% of the enterprise attack surface but remain a blind spot for most organizations. Unlike legacy passive solutions that rely on network traffic analysis, Phosphorus uses its patented Intelligent Active Discovery engine to deliver the most accurate, safe, and rapid discovery of all xIoT devices. This agentless, software-based solution identifies and classifies assets across more than 950 vendors and 1 million device models, providing unparalleled visibility and enabling rapid action.

Phosphorus goes beyond discovery and monitoring, delivering automated at-scale remediation to tackle fundamental security hygiene issues: rotating default credentials, hardening insecure configurations, and patching outdated firmware. These capabilities allow organizations to dramatically reduce risk across their xIoT attack surface while ensuring compliance with federal and industry standards.

Founded in 2017 by Chris Rouland, Rebecca Rouland, and Earle Ady, previously of Bastille, Endgame, and other successful Internet companies, Phosphorus is a trusted partner of Fortune 500s, Global 2000, and government agencies. Phosphorus is a privately held company headquartered in Nashville, TN.

How we are different

Phosphorus Cybersecurity distinguishes itself in the cybersecurity landscape through several key innovations:


Intelligent Active Discovery: Unlike legacy solutions relying on brute force or expensive network switching investments, Phosphorus employs a patented Intelligent Active Discovery engine, enabling rapid, accurate, and safe identification of xIoT devices across over 950 vendors and 1 million device models. This approach ensures comprehensive visibility into the xIoT attack surface, addressing the critical need for precise asset inventory in cybersecurity.
Proactive Hardening and Remediation: Phosphorus goes beyond mere detection by automating the remediation of common vulnerabilities in xIoT devices, such as default credentials, outdated firmware, and insecure configurations. This proactive stance is essential, given that a significant portion of routinely exploited vulnerabilities impact xIoT devices, underscoring the importance of timely mitigation.
Agentless, Software-Based Deployment: Phosphorus offers a fully software-based, agentless solution, simplifying deployment and reducing operational overhead. This design contrasts with other solutions that may require hardware appliances or agents, providing organizations with a more flexible and scalable approach to xIoT security management that deploys so fast, you’ll be up and running before lunch.
These innovations position Phosphorus as a leader in addressing the evolving challenges of xIoT security, deserving recognition for its contributions to enhancing cybersecurity resilience.


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