DEFENSA MARINE 

Vancouver, BC – May 23, 2022: Akimbo Technologies today announced it has signed a contract with Canada’s Department of National Defence for $1M. The contract, awarded as part of Canada’s Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) program’s Knot Vulnerable - Locking Down Cybersecurity on Naval Vessels Challenge, will further develop the DEFENSA inline product for marine application to a pre-commercial level ready for trials.

 

DEFENSA Marine software can either function on a small, dedicated device installed inline on the ship’s network, or it can run coresident on existing electronic control units. Core attributes include real-time detection of a critical system anomaly or cyberattack, no false positives or negatives created while correcting cyberattacks, and no utilization of either machine learning or artificial intelligence. It is essentially a plug and play appliance.

 

DEFENSA Marine, an easily added inline appliance that operates in real-time, does not rely on a cloud connection to function. As such, this capability delivers security even in remote seas, or in naval environments that may be hostile or treacherous. DEFENSA Marine delivers the safety of both the onboard crew and cargo even in the most challenging scenarios.

 

DEFENSA Marine is ideal for commercial marine vessels, for ships conducting search and rescue, and those addressing military situations. Furthermore, DEFENSA Marine is as ideal for vessels already in use as it is for vessels in production or design.

 

DEFENSA Marine- “Security And Safety By Design”

 

About

 

Akimbo Technologies supplies intrusion-tolerant cyber security systems designed to protect the mission critical systems of the Marine and Mobility industries.  The company’s focus is to protect the safety of the public by protecting today’s connected vessels from malicious attacks regardless of where it may occur, while at the same time reducing the costs and inconveniences associated with the attack.  The company currently has technology design studios in Vancouver and Ottawa.  For the latest updates on Akimbo Technologies, visit www.akimbotechnologies.com.

 

Innovation for Defence, Excellence and Security (IDEaS) is a Department of National Defence innovation program which invests in research and technology aimed at meeting the demands of today’s complex global defence and security environment. The program enables Canada to deliver the capabilities needed for a strong and agile military by providing financial support to foster innovation through contracts, contribution agreements and grants. The IDEaS program helps innovators by supporting analysis, funding research, and developing processes that facilitate access to knowledge. It also supports testing, integration, adoption, and acquisition of creative solutions for Canada’s defence and security communities. To learn more, please visit the IDEaS website (https://lnkd.in/emza8TmP)