Phosphorus Unified xIoT Security Management Platform

Additional Info

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

Overview

Phosphorus Cybersecurity’s Unified xIoT Security Management Platform redefines IoT security by addressing the most critical challenges of the xIoT era. Purpose-built to manage the vulnerabilities of IoT, OT, IoMT, and IIoT devices, the platform is the industry’s first and only solution that goes beyond discovery to deliver automated, at-scale remediation. By solving fundamental security hygiene issues such as default credentials, insecure configurations, and outdated firmware, Phosphorus reduces the cost and complexity of managing enterprise xIoT devices by up to 90%.

Phosphorus leverages its patented Intelligent Active Discovery to deliver rapid, 100% safe, and highly accurate device discovery without disrupting operations. Unlike legacy solutions that rely on network traffic analysis and exhaustive scans, Phosphorus’s device-aware discovery communicates with devices in their native protocols, ensuring zero disruption even for the most sensitive assets. The result is a discovery process that is up to 90% more efficient than traditional methods, delivering unparalleled visibility into device metadata, including make, model, firmware version, serial number, and more.

As the only xIoT vendor capable of remediating discovered vulnerabilities, Phosphorus uniquely provides automated credential rotation, firmware patching, and device isolation for assets with open ports, expired certificates, or out-of-support statuses. These remediation capabilities ensure that vulnerabilities are not only identified but fixed—permanently. Continuous monitoring further guarantees that remediated vulnerabilities stay resolved over time.

The platform’s agentless, software-based architecture requires no additional hardware or network changes, making it deployable in just 15 minutes across even the most complex enterprise environments. Seamless integration with leading IT tools like PAM, SIEM/SOAR, and vulnerability management solutions ensures rapid ROI and enhances overall security workflows.

Key Capabilities / Features

The Phosphorus Unified xIoT Security Management Platform is an agentless solution that proactively discovers, assesses, and secures connected Cyber-Physical Systems at scale. Powered by Intelligent Active Discovery—released in April 2023—it accurately detects all xIoT assets, including those missed by conventional tools. Driven by the patented “Genus-Species” model to support over 950 device manufacturers and more than a million distinct device models, Phosphorus delivers xIoT security management by addressing password rotation, configuration management, firmware patching, and certificate management for a fully protected and hardened IoT, OT, and IoMT ecosystem.


Intelligent Active Discovery: Actively probes networks in tiers to identify even hidden or misconfigured xIoT devices.
Agentless Architecture: Safeguards devices without requiring additional software or hardware installations.
Automated Remediation: Automatically enforces credential rotation, configuration fixes, and firmware updates at scale.
Certificate Management: Streamlines the deployment and renewal of digital certificates for secure communication.
Scalability and Compatibility: Incorporates the Genus-Species model to secure diverse device types across 950+ manufacturers – a list that is constantly growing.
Compliance Assurance: Maintains alignment with industry regulations through continuous auditing and reporting.


How we are different

Comprehensive xIoT Security Across All Devices: The Phosphorus Unified xIoT Security Management Platform uniquely covers the full spectrum of Cyber-Physical Systems, including IoT, OT, IIoT, and IoMT. It enables high-fidelity discovery, risk assessment, proactive hardening, and continuous management of these systems without the need for agents or hardware. This holistic approach eliminates blind spots, allowing for seamless integration across complex environments and offering the only solution capable of managing vulnerabilities across the entire connected ecosystem.


Automated Vulnerability Mitigation and Real-Time Remediation: Unlike competitors, Phosphorus delivers automated mitigation for critical vulnerabilities (CVEs with scores 8-10) in real-time, ensuring that devices are continuously monitored and hardened. The platform focuses on proactive discovery, device hardening, credential rotation, firmware patching, and security compliance in a single, unified solution. This real-time remediation and automated security management drastically reduce the complexity and time typically associated with manual patching, leading to immediate risk reduction without additional deployment efforts.


Development of an Abstraction Layer for Seamless IoT & OT Integration: Over the course of years, Phosphorus developed a unique abstraction layer that enables native, secure interfacing with both IoT and OT devices. This layer allows the platform to interact with and secure a diverse range of devices across industries, ensuring full compatibility and seamless integration with operational technologies without compromising security or performance. The result is a truly scalable solution that addresses the complexities of both legacy and emerging devices in modern xIoT environments.


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