The startup develops hardware units that enable secure remote access control to IT equipment without relying on internet connectivity. This solution allows technicians and IT professionals to manage a wide range of devices efficiently, enhancing security and operational flexibility.
Funding
$4.8M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Traditional remote access solutions often require network connectivity and software installations, creating security vulnerabilities and limiting access to offline or air-gapped IT and OT equipment. These methods can expose endpoints to the internet, increase the risk of lateral movement, and complicate compliance efforts.
Solution
BifrostConnect offers a hardware-based remote access solution that enables secure, out-of-band connections to IT and OT equipment without requiring network access or software installation. The portable Bifrost unit establishes a direct, encrypted tunnel to the target device, providing versatile access options such as KVM, serial, USB, and IP tunneling. By isolating application access from network access and utilizing multi-factor authentication, BifrostConnect ensures a Zero Trust environment where endpoints remain protected from unauthorized users and internet exposure. The solution supports both attended and unattended access scenarios, allowing for just-in-time connectivity and granular control over user permissions.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes IT and OT service providers, facility owners, and OEMs who require secure, reliable remote access to critical infrastructure and legacy equipment, especially in air-gapped or offline environments.
Features
- Portable, battery-driven hardware unit for plug-and-play remote access
- Out-of-band connectivity via integrated LTE or standard LAN/Wi-Fi
- Clientless access eliminates the need for software installations on endpoints
- Direct IP Tunneling creates a Zero Trust network without VPNs
- KVM Access provides physical control and on-premise data processing
- Serial Tunnel establishes secure serial (RS232) connections without exposing endpoints
- USB Tunnel enables remote configuration of USB devices
- Offline File Transfer allows secure file transfers without internet exposure
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA) and SAML integration for enhanced security
- Granular access control policies based on the principle of least privilege
- Centralized management console for access control, session monitoring, and audit logging
- End-to-end encryption ensures data privacy during remote sessions