Boldend

Boldend, Inc. is a cyber automation company that develops software for both offensive and defensive cybersecurity operations. Founded in 2017 by Jon Miller and headquartered in Carlsbad, California, the company specializes in creating scalable cyber capabilities to address operational demands and resource gaps. Its clientele consists exclusively of the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense and other intelligence agencies.

The company's product suite is designed to blend electronic warfare with modern cyber operations. Key offerings have included "Hedgemaze" for creating and managing global networks with detailed packet-level control, "Hive" for secure, decentralized file storage using IPFS technology, and "Cricket," an all-in-one platform for WiFi/RF strategies that consolidates various attack methods into a single device. Boldend has also been reported to have developed a malware platform called "Origen" and an AI platform for intelligence tasks. Revenue is generated through direct sales and partnerships, with a pricing structure that includes subscriptions to its solutions.

Boldend has received funding from investors such as Peter Thiel's Founders Fund, SYN Ventures, Corner Ventures, and Gula Tech Adventures. In August 2024, Boldend was acquired by SIXGEN, a provider of cyber products and solutions to the U.S. national security and critical infrastructure sectors. The acquisition, which followed SIXGEN's own acquisition by private equity firm Washington Harbour, aims to build a significant business in the "full-spectrum" cyber industry, providing both offensive and defensive services. The current CEO is Mike Barry, a former senior CIA agent.

Keywords: cyber automation, offensive cybersecurity, defensive cybersecurity, electronic warfare, national security, cyber capabilities, U.S. government contractor, cyber operations, intelligence agencies, cyber warfare, threat landscape, malware platform, decentralized file storage, WiFi security, RF security, network management, binary modification, secure collaboration, cyber tools, government technology