Protector vs. Ontic

Kognition delivers cutting-edge security technology powered by AI that ensures consistent and proactive threat detection, all while being significantly more cost-effective than traditional security measures. By integrating effortlessly with current systems, we enable organizations to identify potential risks—such as the display of weapons or the formation of crowds—and alert security teams regarding unauthorized individuals and VIPs. This innovative solution not only minimizes IT costs but also decreases the reliance on additional security staff, thereby improving the efficiency of incident responses. Additionally, Kognition provides comprehensive security reporting and enhanced visibility across various sectors, including K-12 education, commercial real estate, and heavily regulated industries. Ultimately, our technology empowers organizations to create safer environments, making security more accessible and manageable than ever before.

Verkada adeptly merges the intuitive characteristics of consumer security systems with the extensive scale and protection required by businesses and organizations. Through the integration of high-quality hardware and a user-centric, cloud-based software platform, modern enterprises can efficiently oversee and secure their facilities across multiple sites. The inclusion of Power over Ethernet (PoE) cameras allows for rapid installation, taking only minutes and negating the need for traditional network video recorders or digital video recorders. Users have the capability to store footage locally for up to a year, which helps them stay ahead of emerging security threats via ongoing feature upgrades and security patches. The cameras send encrypted thumbnails to the cloud and only transmit video when being actively viewed, facilitating indefinite cloud storage of clips and easy sharing of recorded events with key stakeholders. All footage from various sites can be unified into a single dashboard, granting secure access to the entire team. Additionally, these cameras serve as smart sensors, leveraging advanced AI and edge computing to deliver real-time actionable insights. This cutting-edge methodology effectively tackles the prevalent challenges in physical security management, while simultaneously boosting overall safety and operational productivity. This comprehensive solution not only enhances security measures but also fosters a proactive approach to risk management in the workplace.

Athena Security delivers an industry-leading, AI-powered concealed weapons detection system and entryway security platform for hospitals, K–12 schools, casinos, places of worship, government buildings, and other high-traffic environments where speed, accuracy, and safety are critical. The Apollo 500 concealed weapons detection system enables seamless walk-through screening, using advanced AI to accurately distinguish real threats such as firearms and knives from everyday items like phones and keys—maximizing throughput while reducing false alarms. Athena’s AI-powered baggage X-ray scanner modernizes screening with Apple iPad-based control, replacing legacy consoles with an intuitive interface that improves usability, reduces training time, enables remote operation, and enhances threat detection through automated identification of suspicious items. Athena’s Hospital Visitor Management System delivers deeper intelligence than traditional systems, including visitor history, prior incidents, and person-of-interest alerts—empowering faster, more informed decisions. Integration with EPIC strengthens healthcare workflows while maintaining high security standards. First-of-its-kind innovations include the Ambulance Bay Weapons Detection System (AB-WDS) purpose built for hopsitals for screening stretcher patients and a secondary screening solution for feet and bags, reducing human error in courthouses and government facilities. Built for compliance and real-world deployment across U.S. regions, Athena aligns with DHS best practices and evolving state regulations, including healthcare security mandates AB2975. Telepresence and AR alert glasses provide real-time operational support, while all systems unify into one platform for centralized monitoring, analytics, and enterprise reporting.

Flashcloud is a web hosting provider designed to make hosting simple, reliable, and genuinely useful from day one. Instead of adding essential features as extras, Flashcloud includes everything you need upfront. Whether you’re launching a website, running WordPress, or managing a VPS, the platform is built for speed, stability, and ease of use. With NVMe storage, LiteSpeed servers, and a global infrastructure, websites load fast and stay online when it matters. Flashcloud’s approach focuses on removing friction. Every plan includes a free starter website, a free domain for life, domain privacy, daily backups, and seamless migrations handled by experts — all without hidden costs or complicated setup. Getting started or switching is straightforward, with no downtime during transfers and support available whenever needed from real people who understand the platform. With transparent pricing, no aggressive upsells, and a focus on long-term value, Flashcloud offers a simpler and more dependable alternative for web hosting, WordPress hosting, VPS hosting, and managed cloud hosting.

IPVanish VPN is designed to safeguard your personal information against various privacy threats. Ensure a secure connection when using public hotspots or unsecured networks today. Whether you are looking for a Wi-Fi hotspot protector or safe access to your files, we have the perfect solution for you. IPVanish VPN, along with its storage options, makes it easy to enhance online security for everyone in your household. Our services are compatible with a variety of devices including mobile phones, desktops, gaming consoles, and routers. Utilizing VPN privacy can effectively shield your internet activities from prying eyes. Additionally, combining VPN with storage solutions offers comprehensive online security. Achieving anonymity online requires more than just a private browsing mode; our anonymous IP addresses ensure that your internet actions remain confidential, effectively blocking hackers, internet service providers, and advertisers from intruding on your connection. A VPN can not only secure your Wi-Fi network but also protect your geographical data. The most effective data protection strategy merges both security and user-friendliness. Safeguard your critical files through features such as remote wiping, automated syncing, and encrypted backups, ultimately ensuring your peace of mind in the digital landscape. With IPVanish, you can confidently navigate the internet without worrying about your privacy being compromised.

OpenMetal delivers specialized on-demand infrastructure, including GPU clusters, bare metal dedicated servers, and private clouds powered by OpenStack. We provide the raw power and dedicated resources businesses need to scale without the overhead of traditional providers. For years, the benefits of private clouds like security, predictability, and total control, were trapped behind a wall of high costs and engineering hurdles. Building these systems from scratch meant hiring specialized architects and sinking vast amounts of capital into physical hardware. We’ve removed the obstacles. OpenMetal empowers organizations to skip the "build" phase and move straight to the "innovate" phase. -Zero Complexity: We handle the underlying architecture so you don't have to. -Instant Availability: Your private environment is ready to work in under one minute. -Total Sovereignty: Experience the performance of dedicated hardware with the ease of a hosted service. At our core, we are driven by the belief that open source is a catalyst for global progress. It levels the playing field, allowing developers and companies worldwide to collaborate and succeed collectively. Our mission is to make these powerful open-source tools accessible to everyone. By simplifying the way teams adopt and contribute to these technologies, we help create a more innovative and inclusive future for the entire IT industry.

Zoho Assist serves as a comprehensive remote access solution, enabling users to connect to and manage devices from a distance. In just a few minutes, you can oversee your international assets through a web-based support session. Operating entirely in the cloud, Zoho Assist allows you to establish remote access without needing to be physically present, giving you the ability to monitor computers, laptops, phones, and servers from virtually any location. Moreover, it is compatible with all major firewalls and effortlessly navigates proxy servers. With industry-standard SSL and 256-bit AES data encryption, Zoho Assist ensures robust protection against phishing and other cyber threats. This makes it an ideal choice for both individuals and businesses seeking reliable technical support. By choosing Zoho Assist, you gain peace of mind knowing your data is safeguarded while you manage your remote resources effectively.

Strengthen your organization's security posture and simplify compliance with major regulatory standards like ISO 27001, GDPR, and HIPAA using Proton's software-based VPN solution. Designed for easy and seamless integration with your existing infrastructure, Proton VPN for Business provides a flexible and scalable way to protect your organization. All our plans use strong encryption algorithms such AES-256 or ChaCha20 to keep your data secure in transit. You can further enhance your company's endpoint security with enforced two-factor authentication (2FA) and effortless single sign-on (SSO) user access. And with full support for SCIM, you can seamlessly automate provisioning and user management across your organization. With the Proton VPN Professional plan, you can assign dedicated VPN servers and Gateways (logical groupings of dedicated servers), and segment access based on each individual's role or department to ensure employees only connect to the resources they need. This approach enhances both security and operational efficiency across distributed teams and hybrid environments. Proton VPN is part of a suite of open source end-to-end encrypted tools created by the team behind Proton Mail. Backed by a large global server network, our platform delivers high-speed (up to 10 Gbps) connections and trustworthy privacy protection, making it ideal for businesses of all sizes that prioritize data security and compliance.

As a business proudly owned by veterans and employing over 70% veterans, we are led by former Navy SEALS and honor our commitment to service as an Official Partner of the Navy SEAL Foundation and an Executive Sponsor of the SEAL Legacy Foundation. Trident 1 stands out as a leading point of sale solution tailored for gun retailers, providing essential tools for managing retail operations, processing payments, and fostering customer relationships. Recognized as the top provider of the first comprehensive FFL software specifically designed for the firearms retail sector, Trident 1 integrates all necessary systems into one streamlined solution, ultimately saving you both time and money. By simplifying your operations, Trident 1 allows you to concentrate on meeting your customers' needs effectively. Accessible from any device and location, this cloud-based software offers flexibility that modern retailers require. Our expertise spans retail sales, range management, compliance, industry-leading integrations, secure payment processing, and exceptional customer service, all delivered from the United States. In our dedication to excellence, we continuously seek to enhance the user experience and adapt to industry changes.

Securden Endpoint Privilege Manager (EPM) enables enterprises to remove admin rights without impacting productivity across Windows, Mac, and Linux endpoints. It helps elevate applications for standard users and grants administrator privileges on a Just-in-Time (JIT) basis, eliminating standing privileges while ensuring uninterrupted user productivity. Organizations can enforce strong application control using allowlisting and blocklisting to prevent unauthorized or risky software execution while still enabling required business applications. Securden EPM supports on-demand application elevation and policy-based granular elevation control, allowing IT and security teams to precisely define which applications can run with elevated privileges and under what conditions. Privilege management continues even when endpoints are offline, ensuring protection for remote and traveling users. Temporary JIT local admin rights further minimize risk by granting elevation only when required and automatically revoking it afterward. The platform provides application usage tracking to help refine policies and optimize license usage, along with continuous monitoring of local administrator groups to prevent privilege creep and unauthorized privilege escalation. Built-in secure remote access enables IT helpdesk teams to troubleshoot endpoints without exposing credentials or granting permanent administrative access. Securden EPM also helps organizations meet compliance requirements including HIPAA, PCI-DSS, GDPR, and NERC-CIP. A highly scalable architecture supports enterprise-wide deployments, while a wide array of integrations enables seamless adoption within existing IT ecosystems. The solution also integrates tightly with ITSM platforms such as JIRA, GLPI, Zendesk, ServiceNow, and Freshdesk, allowing privilege elevation requests to be approved or rejected dynamically through existing service workflows, improving governance while maintaining operational efficiency.