Tampa, FL – January 8, 2024 – OPSWAT, a global leader in critical infrastructure protection (CIP) cybersecurity solutions, today rings in its twentieth year in business with more than 26% year-over-year annual recurring revenue (ARR) growth, while surpassing important sales, product and global operational milestones.
According to the IBM Security X-Force Threat Intelligence Index 2023, 27% of security incidents led to extortion, including ransomware, business email compromise, data leakage and distributed denial of service, emphasizing the critical need for comprehensive cybersecurity solutions to safeguard both Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT). With over two decades of continuous innovation and growth, OPSWAT is strategically positioned to meet these market demands and fortify organizations against the dynamic threat landscape.
I am so proud of OPSWAT’s growth and look forward to seeing what we can accomplish in 2024. In the coming year, we will continue our leadership role in perimeter defense strategy through product innovations and unique deployments tailored for critical infrastructure, empowering our customers to create layered defense strategies.
Key 2023 Milestones
Sales & Channel Success
With more than 1,700 customers, OPSWAT solidified its position as a trusted partner for organizations worldwide. The channel played a pivotal role, with 48 new partners, including 46 resellers and 2 distributors. New business through the channel has doubled for the past two years, reflecting OPSWAT's consistent record-breaking performance.
Product Innovation
OPSWAT introduced the Mobile Kiosk, an ultra-rugged solution designed to maintain critical network security in the harshest conditions. MetaDefender Kiosk and Netwall were also accepted into the Emerson DeltaV Alliance Program, highlighting OPSWAT's dedication to advancing industry standards. The new My OPSWAT was also a major milestone – providing a one-stop digital hub designed to allow customers to manage, update and control our products, services and teams with increased digitalization and cloud adoption.
OPSWAT Academy
OPSWAT Academy continues to lead in cybersecurity education after surpassing 50,000 certified professionals, issuing more than 70,000 certifications, and expanding the course offerings with nine associate and seven professional training programs. Additionally, OPSWAT Academy introduced enterprise licensing and announced onsite trainings in 2024 to further enhance industry-wide cybersecurity skills.
Operational Expansion
With 17 global offices strategically positioned, OPSWAT expanded its footprint in key markets, including India and Japan, and extended its existing presence in Romania, Dubai, and with a new global headquarters and Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Lab in Tampa, Florida. The successful deployment of CIP Labs in every office and at global events has played a key role in ensuring OPSWAT remains at the forefront of educating customers, partners and the industry on mitigating cyberthreats.
Industry Recognition
OPSWAT received prestigious accolades and recognition throughout the year, including the Cybersecurity Excellence Awards, Globee® Cybersecurity Awards, Global InfoSec Awards at RSA, Cybersecurity Breakthrough Awards, U.K Cyber Security Awards, and recognition as a finalist in the 2023 SC Media Awards.
As OPSWAT reflects on two decades of innovation and growth, the company remains steadfast in its commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions that safeguard critical infrastructure and empower organizations to navigate an ever-evolving threat landscape.
About OPSWAT
Since 2002, OPSWAT has protected the world’s critical infrastructure by preventing known, unknown, and AI-generated threats before they disrupt operations. The MetaDefender™ Platform is OPSWAT’s AI-powered cybersecurity platform for IT, OT, and cross-domain environments, securing files, devices, and data transfers across cloud, on-premises, and air-gapped environments. By combining AI, machine learning, advanced threat prevention, and purpose-built hardware, OPSWAT protects critical operations through file security, peripheral media protection, managed file transfer, optical firewall technology, data diodes, and specialized training. Trusted worldwide, OPSWAT safeguards the systems modern society depends on. Learn more at www.opswat.com.
