A True Partnership: Going Beyond the Scope
As deep-tech startups push the boundaries of what is possible, they face a unique challenge: protecting highly sensitive, revolutionary intellectual property (IP) without slowing down rapid innovation.
Our client, AcoustoFab, is a brilliant example of this high-speed growth. Operating at the cutting edge of physical process automation, they utilize advanced acoustic levitation to move, sort, and manipulate delicate materials in mid-air—completely contact-free. From agritech to pharmaceuticals, their software-defined robotics are redefining what is possible in modern manufacturing.
But with groundbreaking IP comes a serious target on your back. As a fast-growing business, AcoustoFab needed a robust cybersecurity posture that would satisfy stakeholders and protect their core assets without drowning their internal teams in heavy administrative red tape.
That is where CyberSentrx stepped in.
The Challenge: Protection Without Friction
For early-stage deep tech companies, classical "heavy-handed" IT audits can paralyze progress. AcoustoFab required a thorough, expert look at their threat landscape—specifically focusing on external vulnerabilities and digital workflows—while maintaining their agile, fast-paced R&D culture.
We kickstarted our partnership with a comprehensive Cyber Healthcheck. Our goal was to assess AcoustoFab’s existing defenses, identify immediately actionable fixes, and outline a long-term roadmap to scale their security in tandem with their business.
A True Partnership: Going Beyond the Scope
We believe that cybersecurity should be supportive, not restrictive. During the process, we identified several areas outside our original agreement where we could add massive value, such as refining IT policy development and optimizing third-party software licensing to prevent unnecessary expenditures.
Here is how Adam Crocker, CFO of AcoustoFab, described his experience working with us:
"CyberSentrx recently supported our fast-growing deep tech startup business with a Cyber Healthcheck. Billy and his team took a light touch approach with the various IT stakeholders but quickly produced a thorough report and list of immediately actionable recommendations to rapidly improve our cyber vulnerability.
Though beyond the scope of work agreed, the CyberSentrx team also supported with IT policy introduction/development and honing actions and limiting the potential 3rd party costs necessary to reach the desired outcome. Highly recommended, and we will no doubt continue to work with CyberSentrx in the future."
Continuous Defense: Moving to CyberSentrx Fortify
Identifying vulnerabilities is only the first half of the battle; maintaining continuous, proactive defense is the second.
Following the successful Cyber Healthcheck, AcoustoFab transitioned from a point-in-time assessment to active, round-the-clock protection by deploying our flagship software: Fortify.
Identity has become the primary perimeter in modern cyber warfare. Phishing, credential stuffing, and external identity hijacking are the most common vectors used to breach tech companies.
By integrating Fortify into their core tech stack, AcoustoFab now benefits from:
Real-time External Identity Defense: Continuous monitoring of user credentials and access vectors to stop unauthorized entry.
Proactive Vulnerability Shields: Guarding critical system entry points from external exploits before they can be leveraged.
Lightweight, Quiet Execution: Fortify runs seamlessly in the background, keeping AcoustoFab's brilliant engineers and developers focused on coding and hardware, rather than security alerts.
Securing Your Next Milestone
AcoustoFab is proof that robust, enterprise-grade cybersecurity doesn’t have to break the bank or stall your team's momentum. With the right mix of human expertise and automated defense software like Fortify, high-growth teams can confidently scale.
If your business is scaling rapidly and needs to benchmark its defenses or secure its external perimeter, let's talk. Discover how you can map your external corporate footprint, detect identity exploitation, and secure your external perimeter by visiting CyberSentrx.