Digitalization made life easier, isn’t it? Yes, of course! Many things are possible virtually with the help of digital mediums. It is useful for both common people and organizations to easier tasks. In this coronavirus pandemic, we actually witness the effectiveness of digitalization. From the conferences to the important meetings, everything is running uninterruptedly due to the digital medium and Information technology. You’ll find no organization that runs the tasks without IT service. No matter how small the organization is, it will at least us computers to save its data.
Unfortunately, all good comes with some flaws like phishing, piracy, online scams, malware, viruses, etc. If any individual or organization gets caught into the web of cybercrimes, face a huge loss. Either personally or professionally.
However, there are few cybersecurity firms like ZeroFox that are helping organizations to secure their online data from cyberbullies. It is set up in 2013 by Evan L. Blair, and James C. Foster in order to save individuals and organizations from phishing, spams, and all kind of cyberattacks. The prime purpose of the expert team of ZeroFOX is to make the world safe. Both for people and organizations in this digital era.
About the Company
A Cybersecurity firm ZeroFOX is located in Baltimore, Maryland. It enabled a cloud-based SaaS for small to large size organizations. With ZeroFOX’s platform, it is easy to detect the risk of cybercrimes.
To improve the service and reach, ZeroFOX raised about 100M dollar funding from top investors. Including, NEA, Silver Lake Waterman, Highland Capital, Redline Capital, etc. Moreover, the firm has been known for its excellent service. For that, it awarded several top awards. Like the SINET16 Champion, Red Herring North America Top 100, and Dark Reading’s Top Security Startups to Watch. As well, ZeroFOX honored with Tech Council of Maryland’s Technology Company of the Year. Also, it bags the Security Tech Trailblazer of the Year award.
The backstory of foundation
In 2013, the journey of ZeroFOX get started under the name Riskive. Later on, it renamed ZeroFOX. Initially, the workspace is limited to the area of 8000 square feet only. At the time the firm is founded, there were very few firms in a similar field. As well, the rising cybercrimes were a hot potato. Because of the unique idea to tackle the problem of cybersecurity, the firm started attracting investors.
Soon in 2015, it raised Series B funding and outgrown the workplace. Furthermore, the firm successfully raised 40 million dollar funding through Redline Capital Management. In 2017, it shifted its focus toward pre-IPO companies.
The masterminds behind ZeroFOX
James C. Foster
He is the present CEO at ZeroFOX. Under his policies, ZeroFOX successfully acquired the top investors on the earth, raising about 100 million dollars funding. As well, he is one of the board of directors of the firm.
Education and career
He completed the early study from the University of Maryland in Software Engineering. Thereafter, he attended Capitol Technology University to study Science Software Engineering. As well, James attended Wharton School International Business.
Earlier, he founded a top-level cybersecurity firm Ciphent. Also, he served as the CEO of Ciphent for a long time. Apart from that, he also served as an Advisory Board Chairman & Senior Vice President at Accuvant, Inc. While at Accuvant, Foster helped led the company through rapid growth where the company more than doubled in size under two years.
Evan Blair
He is one of the founding members of ZeroFOX. Presently, he is the Global Vice president, handling channel sales at ZeroFOX.
Evan is presently responsible for driving the corporate vision at ZeroFOX. As well, helping to build a partner-centric go-to-market strategy. To explore the business, customers play an integral role. However, Evan is contributing to the retention of customers understanding their security challenges. Also, he guides in solving security challenges and risks that digital business engagement presents to the modern business.
Education and other work
He studied International Economics at Cambridge University and holds a BA in Economics from Wake Forest University. Apart from that, Evan is a keynote speaker and startup advisor. Evan has presented at several conferences. Such as the RSA Conference, Digital Copenhagen, McAfee FOCUS, SINET, etc. As well, he has been featured by the New York Times and The Atlantic. Forbes and other major publications also honored him.
In fact, he was an integral part of the Leadership Team of Solution Practice at Accuvant. Furthermore, he also served at Ciphent.
Bottom Line
ZeroFOX is the ultimate platform to protect individuals and firms from cyber threats. With its vision to made digital platform risk free, ZeroFOX enhancing its platform day by day.
Jayshri is an Electronics Engineer, but her passion towards writing made her to be in this field. Apart from content writing, she loves reading, writing and surfing on various topics. In her free time, she likes to watch TV series and news. Sherlock Holmes is her all time favorite show. Jayshri loves cooking various Indian-western dishes.