Red Balloon Security, Inc.

Red Balloon Security, Inc. is a cybersecurity firm based in New York, founded in 2011 by Dr. Ang Cui. The company specializes in embedded device security and focuses on protecting critical infrastructure through advanced defensive technologies and vulnerability research. With a team recognized for significant contributions to embedded security, Red Balloon aims to enhance the safety of various systems. The company offers services such as Symbiote Defense, which provides real-time intrusion detection and protection for embedded devices. They conduct vulnerability research to identify and ethically disclose critical flaws in systems, including those affecting Cisco products. Red Balloon collaborates with the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security, and partners with Siemens to secure building automation systems. Their work also includes protecting power distribution devices and industrial control systems, contributing to initiatives like DARPA’s RADICS program for power grid resilience.