• Blackpoint Cyber

  Led · Equity · May 2018

  Blackpoint Cyber offers Managed Detection and Response (MDR) technology that rapidly detects and isolates threats at the earliest sign of a breach and a 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC) that investigates suspicious activity and takes real-time action for MSP partners. Its services aim to eliminate alert fatigue and reduce time spent on false positives for managed service providers. The company recently introduced a Managed Application Control solution to ensure only authorized applications run on devices and to reduce malware risk. In 2023 Blackpoint launched Blackpoint University, a learning platform delivering sales and technical cybersecurity training for MSPs with lessons from military, intelligence, and business leaders. The company plans to use new funds to further develop its security technology. Blackpoint was founded in 2014 by CEO Jon Murchison, a former NSA computer operations expert. Blackpoint Cyber provides a 24/7 Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service tailored to Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and real-estate owners. Its Security Operations Team uses the company's proprietary software, SNAP-Defense, which is designed to detect intrusions early and enable real-time response via a patented live network map and lateral spread detection. The company recently launched MDR 4.0, described as the industry's first contextually aware MDR platform. Blackpoint was founded by former U.S. Department of Defense and intelligence cyber experts and is headquartered in Maryland. The company reports record expansion and is scaling its partner-focused business model. In conjunction with growth, it has strengthened its board with high-profile security leaders. Blackpoint Cyber develops the SNAP-Defense platform, a threat-hunting and response product that provides patented lateral spread detection and a Live Network Map for real-time asset visualization. SNAP-Defense emphasizes early detainment of compromised devices and surfaces universal threat behaviors such as network enumeration and lateral movement rather than relying on raw logs. Recent platform additions include a multi-tenant dashboard for MSSPs, an automated compliance module, and a NICOS module for securing smart building and industrial control systems. The company was founded by former DoD cyber operations experts and has built substantial IP, including a patented approach to immediate lateral movement detection and network mapping. Blackpoint announced a $6 million funding round and said the proceeds will accelerate sales and marketing to scale in U.S. and foreign markets. Matt Gora and Jay Buchanan from DLA Piper acted as counsel to Blackpoint on the transaction.

• blackpoint

  Led · Equity · May 2018

  Blackpoint Cyber provides a nation-state‑grade cybersecurity ecosystem delivered to managed service providers (MSPs), centered on its managed detection and response (MDR) technology and a 24/7 Security Operations Center that investigates and neutralizes threats in real time. The company’s SOC takes action on behalf of MSPs to reduce alert fatigue and false positives rather than merely issuing alerts. Blackpoint has added products such as Managed Application Control to ensure only authorized applications run on devices. In 2023 it launched Blackpoint University to deliver sales and technical cybersecurity training for MSPs. The business says it is committed to adding additional products and simplifying the security stack for MSP partners as they take on a larger role in cybersecurity. The company was founded by CEO Jon Murchison, a former NSA computer operations expert, and emphasizes real‑world cyber defense experience in its product development. Blackpoint provides a cybersecurity platform called SNAP-Defense that detects lateral spread and offers real-time network visualization to identify and detain threats early in a breach. SNAP-Defense's Live Network Map gives accurate, real-time visualization of every asset and focuses on universal threat behaviors such as network enumeration, lateral movement, and system administration tradecraft. The platform is designed to let customers reduce their product stack while detecting threats before they can spread. Recent product enhancements include a multi-tenant dashboard for MSSPs, an automated compliance module, and a Networked Industrial Control Operations System (NICOS) module for securing smart building systems, industrial control systems, and operations technology including factory and logistics control systems. The company intends to use new funding to accelerate sales and marketing and to scale in U.S. and foreign markets. Blackpoint is led by founder and CEO Jon Murchison and is based in Ellicott City, Maryland.

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