About Unknown Cyber

Unknown Cyber is a leader in the cybersecurity industry, offering advanced solutions to protect against modern threats. As an In-Q-Tel Portfolio Company, we are committed to innovation and excellence.

  • Our Mission

99.999%

Detection Rate

  • Our Vision

24/7

0day and APT Detection

  • Our Commitment

100+

Clients Worldwide

AI-Driven Insights

Leverage the power of artificial intelligence to gain insights into potential threats and vulnerabilities.

Our Story

Pioneering Cybersecurity Innovation

Unknown Cyber addresses the growing cybersecurity crisis by detecting zero-day malware and software supply chain threats that evade sandbox and antivirus solutions.  After years of DARPA funded research, we deliver malware genomics detection.

CURRENT SOLUTIONS FAIL

A Record Spike in Attacks: In Q3 2024, an average of 1,876 cyber attacks per organization was recorded, marking a 75% increase compared to the same period in 2023 and a 15% rise from the previous quarter.” - CheckPoint

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about our services.

What is genomic threat detection?Genomic threat detection is a method that uses AI to analyze and identify unique patterns in malware, providing a more effective defense.
How does Unknown Cyber protect against zero-day threats?Our AI-powered systems can detect and neutralize zero-day threats, offering real-time protection against new vulnerabilities.
What makes Unknown Cyber different from other cybersecurity companies?We leverage advanced AI technology and are backed by In-Q-Tel, providing unmatched expertise and innovative solutions.
How can I get started with Unknown Cyber?Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can protect your organization.

The Founding Team

James Hess

CEO & CO-FOUNDER

  • CEO & Founder, Unknown Cyber
  • Lt. Col. US Army (Reserve) specialized in Cybersecurity and Intelligence
  • Led Joint Qualification Training for Cyber Intelligence and bringing new technology to DoD for modernization.
  • Cyber Teaching Experience: Command General Staff College, Auburn University & Tulane University
  • MBA and MS in Analytics Tulane University and Master in IT from Webster University.

Dr. Arun Lakhotia

CTO & CO-FOUNDER

  • CTO & Founder, Unknown Cyber
  • 30 Year tenured professor of Computer Science at the University of Louisiana, Lafayette
  • Recognized with numerous awards and grants from DARPA and government agencies for his work in Malware and Virus detection and response.
  • PhD, Case Western Reserve University.

Gary Miliefsky

VICE CHAIRMAN

  • 30 Year Visionary Tech Inventor
  • Creator and Developed the world's first TCP/IP, Internet-based Fax product at Wang Labs
  • Invented fastest shopping cart technology for E-Commerce
  • 25 Years Communications, and Media, Exec Producer of Cyber Defense Magazine
  • Founding Member, U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Lt. Gen Alan Lynn (USA Ret)       

 ADVISOR

  • Lt. Gen Alan Lynn (USA ret.) is responsible for developing and incubating new technologies at CISCO.
  • 30 year career in the US Army
  • Executive Director of DISA
  • Commander of Joint Forces Headquarters (DODIN), under the Director of NSA/CYBERCOMMAND.
  • Lt. Gen. Lynn holds a Cyber Security degree from the JFK School at Harvard and a Master from the National Defense University

Capt. Jeff Buss  (USN Ret)

ADVISOR 

  • Capt. Jeff Buss (USN ret.) is the CIO for Nordic Consulting Partners with a focus on healthcare security.
  • Managing Director in EY’s cyber consulting practice
  • 25 years in the U.S. Navy, culminating as Deputy Director for Cyber Security Studies at the US Naval Academy.
  • CTO for DISA and CISO for the DISA Command Center
  • MS in IT from Trident University, MS from Dwight D. Eisenhower National Security.

Kirk Reasonover 

COUNSEL

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Katie Gray  (In-Q-Tel)

BOARD OBSERVER

  • Senior Partner and Co-Lead of Cybersecurity Practice at In-Q-Tel making investments in startup companies that have developed commercially focused technologies that will provide strong, near-term advantages to the missions of the US Intelligence Community.
  • Product Roles at webOS, Handspring and Plastic Logic.
  • BS, Stanford; MBA Stanford

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