RazorSecure

RazorSecure provides cybersecurity solutions specifically designed for the rail industry, protecting rolling stock, signaling, and infrastructure from cyber threats. The company was founded in 2014 by Alex Cowan, who drew upon his 15 years of experience in the gaming industry to address the challenges of slow breach detection and high false positive rates in conventional security systems. Cowan's approach focuses on establishing a baseline of normal system behavior and detecting anomalies, rather than solely relying on identifying known attacks.

The company's business model centers on partnering with system suppliers and transport operators to integrate its security technology directly into their solutions. Key clients include Siemens Mobility, Northern Trains, and West Midlands Trains. RazorSecure generates revenue through its suite of products and services, which are designed for the unique network environments and operational constraints of the railway sector. The product line includes the 'Security Gateway', a firewall to segregate critical networks; 'Delta', an intrusion detection system using anomaly detection; 'Echo', for real-time asset monitoring; and a 'Digital Maintenance Gateway' for secure remote software updates.

Headquartered in Basingstoke, UK, RazorSecure has undergone several funding rounds to support its expansion into European and North American markets. The company has raised a total of $8.5M over five rounds, with the latest being a debt financing round in April 2023. This funding is intended to facilitate product development and job creation as the company grows its international presence. RazorSecure's solutions are developed to comply with rail industry standards such as EN62443 and TS50701, addressing the increasing need for robust cybersecurity measures driven by regulations like the EU's NIS Directive.

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