CipherStash Company Market Research Report
Company Overview
- Name: CipherStash
- Mission: CipherStash aims to provide robust data security, ensuring sensitive data is accessible only to the right people at the right time, without sacrificing performance or usability.
- Founded: Specific founding details such as the founding year or founders are not provided.
- Key People: Dan Draper, CEO; Dr. David Wu, Advisor; CJ Brewer, Demonstrator
- Headquarters: No information is available
- Number of Employees: No information is available
- Revenue: No information is available
- Notable For: CipherStash is known for its innovative data encryption and security solutions, particularly its capabilities in providing searchable encryption while maintaining data usability.
Products
CipherStash Proxy
- Description: A data protection gateway for Postgres that enables encryption-in-use and fine-grained identity and access control.
- Key Features:
- Transparent proxy for applications using PostgreSQL.
- Supports queries on encrypted data without decryption via Encrypt Query Language (EQL).
- Precision access control with fine-grained policies.
- Automatic secrets rotation and built-in data integrity protection.
CipherStash for DynamoDB
- Description: Client-side data encryption and server-side encrypted search in Amazon DynamoDB.
- Key Features:
- Searchable encryption in use with support for search functionality like exact match indexing.
- Built on CipherStash’s ZeroKMS key management service.
- Supports Rust SDK for client-side encryption of sensitive data.
ZeroKMS
- Description: A key management system designed for secure, scalable, and zero-trust encryption.
- Key Features:
- Generates a unique key for every record, providing fine-grained access control.
- Logs every data access with user identity and time-stamps.
- Supports both managed service or on-premise deployment options.
Recent Developments
- New Product Launches:
- CipherStash for DynamoDB: Announced general availability, offering advanced security features and search capabilities.
- New Features:
- Continuous updates on encryption methodologies emphasizing performance with minimal overhead.
- Rust SDK enhancements for managing encrypted data in DynamoDB.
- Partnership and Funding:
- Raised $4.8 million as reported by The Australian on October 23, 2023.
- Earlier seed funding of $3.3 million with support from AirTree Ventures, Nexus Venture Partners, and industry professionals like Zak Islam and Keith Pitt reported on October 22, 2021.
Additional Notes
CipherStash emphasizes its developer-first approach, aiming to empower engineers to seamlessly integrate its encryption solutions within existing platforms. The company continues to focus on evolving cryptographic research and incorporating best practices in data security to meet compliance and robust data governance standards.
References: Specific articles and publications mentioned within or referenced are from TechTarget, Solutions Review, HIMMS TV, The Australian, The Code Story Podcast, and the Australian Financial Review.
