Booz Allen Ventures has invested in Corsha, a Machine Identity Provider (mIDP) focused on securing communication for operational systems and critical infrastructure. This funding will help enhance U.S. defenses against sophisticated cyberattacks.
Corsha works with partners such as the U.S. Air Force, utilizing multi-factor authentication for machine-to-machine communication and advanced behavioral analytics to identify and block potential threats to U.S. operational technology.
Booz Allen plans to collaborate with Corsha to expand its research and development lab, improve AI and machine learning capabilities, and support operations in critical manufacturing environments.
Booz Allen’s $100 million corporate venture capital arm made 16 strategic investments in early-stage dual-use commercial technologies, with Corsha being an addition to a portfolio that includes companies like Albedo, ConductorAI, and Reality Defender.
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“The physical world is increasingly hyperconnected and software defined, leaving military installations, civilian critical infrastructure, and other hubs of economic and national security at risk of cyber disruption. Addressing identity verification challenges is a critical step towards creating more resilient systems. We invested in Corsha because we believe their technology can solve the identity problem and because we expect securing the physical world to be a significant growth vector in the cyber market.”
David Forbes, director of cyber-physical defense at Booz Allen
“Our patented identity technology is instrumental in bringing zero trust to our nation’s critical infrastructure, preventing malicious activity at its onset and safeguarding national security. Cyberattacks targeting our nation and critical operational systems are ever more frequent and advanced. With the support of Booz Allen, we are addressing the toughest cybersecurity challenges to enable faster, safer U.S. operations and advancement.”
Anusha Iyer, CEO at Corsha
“Corsha stands out for its technical depth, mission focus, and elegant solution to a growing problem in operational cybersecurity. We are excited to tap into Corsha’s broad application in the non-human identity space and it’s clear that Booz Allen believes the company is well-positioned to become foundational security infrastructure for next-generation mission systems.”
Chris Woods, investor at Booz Allen Ventures
