Rachel Clark Tackles Cybersecurity Scalability with SKADI
Rachel Clark, a veteran in IT security, is addressing a critical issue in cybersecurity: scalability. After years in senior roles across sectors like military, banking, and corporate IT, Clark founded SKADI Cyber Defense to tackle the challenge of machine-speed threat detection.
SKADI Cyber Defense: A New Approach
SKADI Cyber Defense, led by Clark, has developed an innovative system that mimics human reasoning to detect cyber threats at machine speed. Unlike traditional systems that rely on predefined indicators to trigger alerts, SKADI’s "ontological brain" understands the unique context of each environment. This approach significantly reduces the mean time to resolve alerts from hours to just 3.4 minutes, autonomously closing 99.6% of alerts.
Industry Context and Challenges
The cybersecurity landscape is complex, with large organizations often having the resources to manage threat detection, while smaller companies struggle. Clark highlights a "poverty line" in cybersecurity capabilities between these groups. SKADI aims to bridge this gap, particularly in sectors like mining, where cybersecurity threats can have severe consequences.
Implications for the Market
SKADI’s participation in the Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst’s Cyber Challenge has been pivotal. The program, designed to help Ontario-based startups address specific industry challenges, provided SKADI with $20,000 in non-dilutive funding and crucial industry connections. These connections have accelerated SKADI’s integration into industrial sectors, expanding its customer base and solidifying its presence in the market.
Clark’s journey with SKADI underscores the importance of support for underrepresented founders in tech. With a growing team and revenue nearing seven figures, SKADI is poised to make significant contributions to cybersecurity, particularly in critical industries like mining.
For more information about SKADI Cyber Defense, visit their website.
