Internet 2.0

Internet 2.0 is a cybersecurity firm with operations in Australia and the United States, established in 2019 by Robert Potter and David Robinson. The company’s leadership team comprises individuals with backgrounds in military intelligence, special operations, and cyberwarfare, aiming to provide sophisticated cybersecurity solutions.

Robert Potter, a co-founder and CEO, has an extensive background in cybersecurity, including roles at BAE Systems and as an advisor to government bodies on cyberwarfare and counter-ransomware initiatives. His work has involved collaboration with the United States Department of Defense and the Ukrainian government on cybersecurity programs. Co-founder David Robinson previously served as an Australian Army Intelligence Officer. This military and intelligence background shaped the company's approach, particularly after an experience deploying cybersecurity in a Pacific nation with network infrastructure dominated by a single foreign technology provider.

The firm develops proprietary cybersecurity technologies and offers managed services to a client base that includes small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), enterprises, and government organizations. Revenue is generated through the sale of its software products and advisory services. In 2022, the company underwent a Series A funding round, achieving a valuation of $50 million.

Internet 2.0's product portfolio includes the Cloaking Firewall, Malcore, and 5th Column. The Cloaking Firewall is designed to make a client's network infrastructure invisible to external scanning attempts by hackers, a foundational element of many cyberattacks. This technology was conceptualized by Robert Potter and functions by hiding a customer's network from cyber predators. Malcore is a scalable malware analysis platform designed to scan files and applications at a rate significantly faster than traditional sandbox environments, providing risk assessments. It has been used to analyze popular mobile applications, such as TikTok, to identify data collection practices and security vulnerabilities. 5th Column is an AI-powered platform that uses machine learning to identify inauthentic social media accounts.

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