Verimatrix
Industry
Founded1995
HeadquartersMeyreuil, France
Key people

Verimatrix (Euronext: VMX) provides cybersecurity solutions that protect video content, streaming media, mobile applications, websites and APIs.[1] The company merged with Inside Secure in 2019. It is headquartered in France and Asaf Ashkenazi is the CEO.[1][2]

History

Founded in 1995 by Jacek Kowalski and Bruno Charrat, Verimatrix was initially a content security specialist.[1][3] In 2017, the company acquired Meontrust, an internet software and services company that provides authentication services,[4] as well as the MiriMON technology and development team from TV audience analytics company Genius Digital.[5]

In 2019, Verimatrix was acquired by French company Inside Secure.[6] The combined company adopted the Verimatrix name.[7] After its merger with Inside Secure, the company focused on cybersecurity for the entertainment, mobile, IoT, and connected cars industries.[6] 2019 is also when Verimatrix sold its Silicon IP, Secure Protocols and Provisioning business to Rambus Inc. [8]

In 2023, the cybersecurity company received several awards: it was named a winner in mobile app security in the 2023 Global Infosec Awards by Cyber Defense Magazine[9]; received the Biggest Cybersecurity Brand Growth - Europe award from the Cybersecurity Excellence Awards[10]; and received a Stevie management award.[11]

In April 2023, Verimatrix launched a cybersecurity microsite for CISOs, SOC teams, fraud departments, and developers.[12] The site contains the latest information on mobile app security.[12] Similarly, the company's VMX Labs provide ongoing cyber threat advisories, as well as information from team members who investigate threat types.[12]

Products

Verimatrix has a number of cybersecurity services and products including threat detection and response capabilities.[13]

App Shield

This product provides SaaS in-app protection in the form of zero code hardening of iOS and Android mobile apps to protect against reverse engineering and other attacks.[14][15]

Code Shield

Code Shield protects application code with a customizable security toolkit.[15]

Key Shield

Key shield is an engineering toolkit used to protect cryptographic keys to meet high-end compliance requirements.[15][16] In 2022, Verimatrix announced new options in Key Shield for SoftPOS users. [16]

Secure Delivery Platform

This platform provides cybersecurity and anti-piracy services for media companies, content owners, streaming media providers, and broadcast operators.[17] It was released in 2022 at which time it included Streamkeeper DRM and Streamkeeper Counterspy.[17]

Streamkeeper

Streamkeeper, released in 2021, is a content protection product that combines the following Verimatrix products: Multi-DRM, Watermarking[18][19], and Counterspy. It is used to prevent parasitic piracy, also known as CDN Leeching or vampire streaming. [20]

Leadership

Asaf Ashkenazi was appointed CEO of Verimatrix in August 2022.[21] He joined the company in 2018 and held the titles of Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Operations Officer before his appointment as CEO.[22][23] His previous positions include vice president of product strategy at Inside Secure; vice president of IoT security products at Rambus;[24] and lead for security products at Qualcomm.[25]He also worked at Freescale Semiconductor and Motorola, and served on the board of the FIDO Alliance.[25]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Verimatrix S.A. Company & People | VMX". Barron's. Retrieved 2023-10-05.
  2. ↑ Field, Tom (8 May 2023). "Verimatrix CEO Asaf Ashkenazi Says Applications Pose a Serious Risk to Businesses".
  3. ↑ Mann, Colin (2019-03-01). "Inside Secure closes Verimatrix acquisition". Retrieved 2023-11-09.
  4. ↑ "Verimatrix Acquires Meontrust Oy | Mergr M&A Deal Summary". mergr.com. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
  5. ↑ "Verimatrix acquires MiriMON from Genius Digital". Digital TV. 23 June 2017.
  6. 1 2 McDonald, Andrew (1 March 2019). "Inside Secure closes acquisition of Verimatrix". Digital TV.
  7. ↑ "Inside Secure is now Verimatrix". Help Net Security. 2019-07-02. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
  8. ↑ Chin, Spencer (4 September 2019). "Rambus acquires security IP from Verimatrix". Fierce Electronics. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
  9. ↑ "Global Infosec Awards for 2023 Winners by Company". Cyber Defense Awards.
  10. ↑ Cybersecurity Excellence Awards https://cybersecurity-excellence-awards.com/2023-cybersecurity-company-awards-winners/. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  11. ↑ "Management Awards". The American Business Awards.
  12. 1 2 3 Gurus, The (2023-04-13). "Verimatrix's Triple-Threat Initiative Enhances Mobile App Security". IT Security Guru. Retrieved 2023-10-18.
  13. ↑ "Verimatrix introduces new website security integration at Black Hat USA 2023 - Security On Screen by The Security Industry Group". 2023-08-10. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
  14. ↑ "Verimatrix launches new security platform for content, apps and devices". Broadband TV News. 2022-02-16. Retrieved 2023-10-13.
  15. 1 2 3 "Verimatrix Spotlighted for Application Security". CDSA: Content Delivery & Security Association. 12 October 2022. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
  16. 1 2 "Verimatrix Key Shield enhancements reduce SoftPOS security deployments". Help Net Security. 14 May 2022. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
  17. 1 2 "Verimatrix offers bold cloud-based anti-piracy delivery platform". APB+ News. 2022-02-23. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
  18. ↑ "Megacable validates Streamkeeper's skills with apps, set tops, finance". Rethink. Retrieved 2023-11-30.
  19. ↑ Sharma, Ray. "Mexico's Megacable Selects Verimatrix XTD and Streamkeeper Anti-piracy Technologies". www.thefastmode.com. Retrieved 2023-11-30.
  20. ↑ Bridge, The Broadcast (2023-04-07). "Rising Live Sports Streaming Drives Supply Chain Innovations At 2023 NAB Show - The Broadcast Bridge - Connecting IT to Broadcast". www.thebroadcastbridge.com. Retrieved 2023-11-30.
  21. ↑ Mann, Colin (2022-07-29). "Asaf Ashkenazi new Verimatrix CEO". Retrieved 2023-11-08.
  22. ↑ Schaefer, Tony (2019-11-15). "#341: Special Guest: Asaf Ashkenazi of Verimatrix". What Drives Us. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
  23. ↑ Berg, Madeline. "Coronavirus Is Killing The Box Office—Hollywood May Never Be The Same". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
  24. ↑ Plungis, Jeff (29 January 2019). "Companies Target the Next Car Hack Attack". Consumer Reports.
  25. 1 2 May 8, Tom Field. "Defending Against Emerging Threats in Mobile Security". www.databreachtoday.com.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
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