Plurilock Security Inc said it has been named "Authentication Solution of the Year", winning the 2021 Cybersecurity Breakthrough Awards for the company’s DEFEND continuous authentication product.
The Cybersecurity Breakthrough Awards, held by market intelligence firm Tech Breakthrough, is an annual, international competition that honours companies for their innovations in the cybersecurity industry, recognizing achievements in several categories including cloud security, mobile security, risk management, and identity management.
“Our DEFEND product is unique in its ability to continuously authenticate users throughout the workday without friction, addressing the critical need for advanced identity assurance in light of the growing cyber threat and incidence of cyber attacks,” Plurilock Security CEO Ian Paterson said in a statement.
READ: Plurilock Security sees its sales contracts and orders grow to US$11.7M since April 2021
“This award serves to further validate our work, being named alongside several big players in the cybersecurity space,” Paterson added.
The company noted the awards program received more than 4,000 nominations across the categories this year, and previous winners include Fortinet, McAfee, LastPass, and LexisNexis.
Plurilock's DEFEND solution uses micro-expressions, based on a user's keyboard and mouse movements, to create a unique behavioural biometric user signature that continuously authenticates identity throughout the workday.
Plurilock Security provides identity-centric cybersecurity that enables organizations to operate safely and securely while reducing cybersecurity friction. The company offers world-class information technology (IT) and cybersecurity solutions through its Solutions Division, paired with proprietary, artificial intelligence (AI)-driven and cloud-friendly security through its Technology Division.
Contact Sean at sean@proactiveinvestors.com