In our interconnected and device-laden world, cybersecurity has become a hot topic, especially after recent data breaches at the Sony and Target corporations. According to a study sponsored by Hewlett-Packard, cybercrime cost the average American firm $15 million in 2014, a 19 percent jump from the year prior. Average per company losses could top $40 million by 2020 if current growth rates continue. In addition to economically-motivated cyber-crime, there’s increasing concern that a cyber terror attack on critical national infrastructure – such as nuclear power plants and transport networks – could be imminent.
Taken together, the need for companies, government agencies, and even households to adopt robust cyber-security strategies has become more pressing. Part of that need is being met at the corner of Kansas and 17th streets, home to a major player in the cyber-security game: OPSWAT – Omni-Platform Security with Access Technologies – a software company that helps secure and manage information technology infrastructure. The 13 year old, 60-employee firm moved their main offices to Potrero Hill in 2013. For the full article click here
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