Protecting the world's critical infrastructure

Tampa, FL
Joined June 2009
KYC security shouldn't stop at identity verification. A global iGaming platform integrated automated file sanitization into its onboarding process, establishing consistent protection for sensitive submissions across its operations. Discover the impact: bit.ly/3VZNeaz
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Benny Czarny, Founder and CEO of @OPSWAT, joins Nasdaq to discuss how he defines Critical Infrastructure Protection and how the threat landscape has shifted for these vital sectors. Watch the full interview here: spr.ly/6015BHn7Vb
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The threat you don’t see is the one that gets in. We’re headed to #itsaexpo with a prevention-first approach to uncovering hidden, AI-born threats and protecting critical data as it moves across IT, OT and Cross-Domain environments. Stop by Stand 7A-712, October 27-29. bit.ly/4yxxf0M
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Stronger file security starts with more than one perspective on risk. North Grid brought multiple scanning engines together across local government environments, combining their strengths to support a more layered prevention strategy. See how the approach came together: bit.ly/4g9WYXe
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Critical infrastructure protection demands more than traditional defenses. At #GovWare2026, we tackled emerging AI threats and IT/OT security challenges through prevention-first innovation, bringing the thinking behind Founder and CEO @BennyCzarny's Cybersecurity Upside Down from the page into practice.
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Technical requirements can shape the outcome of an entire cross-domain project. Navigate the decisions that connect technical execution with real-world opportunities in our CDS webinar series. Register here: bit.ly/3VWUu6N
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Eight facilities. One coordinated approach to security. A European renewable energy producer replaced manual media screening with stronger file controls and centralized oversight across critical operations. Explore how it all came together: bit.ly/3VVYoNx
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Managing traffic only goes so far. Taking the return path out of play changes the equation. For #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth, rethink firewalls and move beyond traffic control to separation by design. See the difference in Into the Breach: bit.ly/4b0Ke2x
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In nuclear energy, security and operational continuity must go hand in hand. A leading European nuclear energy producer transformed how it screens third-party devices, increasing scanning performance from 2 files per second to 111. Discover what changed: bit.ly/3VVXL6y
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99.92% sounds nearly perfect. But in critical infrastructure, what happens to the threats that make up the remaining 0.08%? Founder and CEO @BennyCzarny goes beyond the numbers to challenge the limits of traditional file security on the @SecUnfPodcast. Watch the full episode: bit.ly/4BbXzA4
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Banking operations depend on the movement of information. So does their security. A leading South Asian bank reexamined how files enter its environment, extending protection across digital uploads and removable media. See the approach in practice: bit.ly/4zAVcVZ
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Defenders have to find every flaw. Attackers only need one. That one opening can turn into access before anyone sees it coming. See what changes when defense stops playing catch-up in Into the Breach: bit.ly/4yvTBA7
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File security is a critical part of government data center protection. A Southeast Asian defense agency adopted a phased approach to strengthen its security infrastructure, combining rigorous validation with advanced threat prevention. Explore the deployment: bit.ly/4hXkjeu
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A file cleared once should not stay trusted forever. As SharePoint repositories grow, old verdicts can leave new risk unchecked. Continuous inspection helps bring stored content back into view as threats and detection evolve. Learn why one verdict is not enough: bit.ly/4ymbaCn
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A USB drive is small, but the risk it introduces can extend far beyond the device itself. For a Vietnamese power corporation serving 27 provinces, removable media security plays a vital role in protecting power operations. Discover how it's addressing the risk: bit.ly/4jgWikX
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Space may be the destination. The security challenge spans far beyond the spacecraft. In @InfosecurityMag, our Founder and CEO @BennyCzarny looks at the systems that support space operations and how cybersecurity may need to evolve as more capability moves into orbit. Read more: bit.ly/4yghICy
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Compliance shouldn't depend on a manual security check. One Fortune 500 utility replaced inconsistent processes with automated screening and centralized oversight, strengthening protection across its critical operations. Explore how: bit.ly/3VGuay0
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Detection can get you close. But when millions of files are moving, is close enough? This #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth, challenge the limits of detection-first thinking with a prevention-first approach. Explore Cybersecurity Upside Down by Founder and CEO @BennyCzarny: bit.ly/3ZUrxr2
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A government portal can be secure. The files entering it? That's another story. With thousands of daily uploads, a Canadian government organization is strengthening protection where incoming documents meet critical public services. Explore how: bit.ly/4hZoAhv
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Isolation stops lateral movement. It also cuts off visibility into whether critical systems are safe, stable, or trending toward failure. One-way data flow offers a way to maintain that critical oversight without creating a path for threats to enter. See how it works: bit.ly/47a1y2C
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