Mocana

Established in 2002 by Adrian Turner and James Blaisdell, Mocana operates as a specialized provider of cybersecurity solutions tailored for the Internet of Things (IoT), operational technology (OT), and critical infrastructure sectors. The company's genesis was in embedded systems security, introducing its first products in 2004 to secure communications between networked devices. In January 2022, Mocana was acquired by DigiCert, a prominent digital trust provider.

Mocana's business centers on an on-device cybersecurity software and a lifecycle management platform, enabling manufacturers and industrial companies to create tamper-resistant, self-defending systems. This approach differs from traditional IT network security by embedding protection directly into the devices themselves, thus preventing the installation of malware. The company's platform is designed to be OS-independent and highly optimized to support a wide range of device classes, from IoT endpoints to industrial controllers and gateways. Key offerings include cryptographic engines, modules for authentication, encryption, and data integrity verification. Specific products have included NanoCrypto, NanoSec (an IPsec and IKEv1/v2 solution), NanoSSH, and NanoSSL. The technology is integrated with over 70 chipsets and 30 operating systems.

The firm serves a diverse client base across industries such as aerospace, defense, industrial manufacturing, energy, automotive, healthcare, and telecommunications. Its technology has been deployed in a variety of applications, including airplane in-flight entertainment systems, medical devices, and battlefield communications. Revenue is generated through the licensing of its software platform and the provision of professional support and services. The company has secured a total of $118 million in funding over 10 rounds from investors including Trident Capital, Intel Capital, Shasta Ventures, Symantec, General Electric, and Sway Ventures.

Keywords: IoT security, embedded systems, operational technology, critical infrastructure protection, on-device security, cybersecurity software, lifecycle management, cryptographic engine, device authentication, industrial cybersecurity