January 10, 2020
The National Institute of Standards and Technology has selected BlackRidge Technology International to take part in an industrial cybersecurity project on distributed energy resources. The company said Thursday it will offer its Transport Access Control tools in support of the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence’s project called “Securing the Industrial Internet of Things: Cybersecurity for Distributed Energy Resources.”
The project tackles potential issues that may affect the cybersecurity of industrial IoT connections, considering the growing amount of grid-connected distributed energy resources in the country. BlackRidge’s TAC tools will integrate with other commercial products for the development of an IIoT security reference design. TAC Identity Device, a sample tool from the suite, works to secure IIoT endpoints. “We’re excited to collaborate on the NCCoE project to create an industry reference architecture that includes BlackRidge products that our partners can then sell and implement to address the increasingly urgent cybersecurity needs of the energy sector,” said John Walsh, chief technology and strategy officer at BlackRidge. NCCoE will use information from the project to produce a cybersecurity guidance document. Related Articles

BlackRidge Technology to Help NIST Secure Industrial Internet of Things

Project to demonstrate an integrated solution and reference architecture for the energy sector that includes BlackRidge's cyber defense products
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This project examines the potential cybersecurity concerns that arise from industrial internet of things (IIoT) connections as an increasing number of distributed energy resources are connected to the grid. The project will include a reference architecture, a logical design and lab-based implementation, security analysis, implementation testing, security control mapping, and adoption considerations. At project completion, the NCCoE will publish a NIST Cybersecurity Practice Guide, a detailed guide to the practical steps needed to implement the reference design that addresses the identified cybersecurity challenges. As a technology collaborator, BlackRidge will contribute its Transport Access Control (TAC) products for use in the project, including the TAC Identity Device for securing IIoT endpoints. In the NCCoE project, BlackRidge products will be integrated with other commercially available or open-source hardware and software components and configured in a laboratory environment to create an end-to-end reference design that addresses the challenges of securing IIoT connections. "At BlackRidge we've been partnering with IIoT, industrial control system and Smart Cities leaders to address cyber risks by implementing a zero-trust security model that enforces identity across network boundaries," said John Walsh, BlackRidge chief technology and strategy officer. "We're excited to collaborate on the NCCoE project to create an industry reference architecture that includes BlackRidge products that our partners can then sell and implement to address the increasingly urgent cybersecurity needs of the energy sector." The NCCoE is a public-private partnership that brings together industry organizations, government agencies and academic institutions under cooperative research and development agreements to collaborate in the creation of practical cybersecurity solutions that address the needs of specific industries as well as broad, cross-sector technology challenges. NIST does not evaluate commercial products under this project and does not endorse any product or service used. About BlackRidge Technology
BlackRidge Technology enables our customers and partners to deliver more secure and resilient business services in today's rapidly evolving cyber threat environments. Our zero-trust approach to adaptive cyber defense proactively protects cloud services, servers and IoT devices, and microsegments networks. Our patented technology authenticates user or device identity and enforces security policy on the first packet of network sessions. This new level of real-time protection blocks or redirects unidentified and unauthorized traffic to stop port scanning, cyberattacks and unauthorized access. BlackRidge was founded in 2010 to commercialize its military grade and patented network security technologies. For more information, visit www.blackridge.us . Forward-Looking Statements
Statements made in this release include forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "may," "will," "plan," "should," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "continue," or comparable terminology. While management has based any forward-looking statements included in this release on its current expectations, the information on which such expectations were based may change. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, as a result of various factors including those risks and uncertainties described in the Risk Factors and in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations sections of our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, as may be supplemented or amended by our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and other public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), which can be found on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov . We urge you to consider those risks and uncertainties in evaluating our forward-looking statements. We caution readers not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Except as otherwise required by the federal securities laws, we disclaim any obligation or undertaking to publicly release any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein (or elsewhere) to reflect any change in our expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based. Media Contact:
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BlackRidge Technology Selected to Collaborate on NIST National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence Project for Securing the Industrial Internet of Things

Brightstar and BlackRidge to deliver advanced zero trust cybersecurity solutions for both commercial markets and Ministry of Defence
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RENO, Nev., Dec. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --  BlackRidge Technology International Inc.  (OTCQB: BRTI ), a leading provider of next-generation cyber defence solutions, has partnered with Brightstar Corp. , a subsidiary of SoftBank Group Corp., to drive the adoption of microsegmentation and identity-based cybersecurity solutions as part of the zero trust initiatives for both enterprise and Ministry of Defence (MoD) customers in the Indian market. As part of this partnership Brightstar will provide the technical support and fulfillment function in support of BlackRidge sales partners. "We are pleased to be working with BlackRidge Technology in support of its continued growth and commitment for the Indian market in support of the growing sales momentum that BlackRidge has in its zero trust approach to microsegmentation and cybersecurity solutions," said Akshay Sharma, senior manager business development at Brightstar Corp.
BlackRidge Technology develops, markets and supports a family of next-generation cybersecurity solutions for protecting enterprises, government networks, internet of things (IoT) systems, cloud services and data centers. The company's patented First Packet Authentication ™ technology was originally developed for the U.S. military, to cloak and protect servers and segment networks. The use of identity-based network security delivers on the promise of an end-to-end, zero trust cybersecurity model. "Our partnership with Brightstar Corp. is another important milestone in BlackRidge's global expansion. We have been active in India for over a year understanding and developing the market. This partnership allows us to deliver products now to address the growing need for cybersecurity solutions in various markets including data center, cloud, IoT, manufacturing, managed security services and the Ministry of Defence," said Bill Joll, head of worldwide sales at BlackRidge Technology. About Brightstar Corp
Brightstar works with its industry-leading partners to deliver and create value for our customers at a PAN India level. Brightstar India manages various business segments including Lifestyle Products & Accessories and our Consumer Business category which includes cloud cameras, 4G data cards and hotspots. We manufacture landline phones in our consumer business category under the brand name Beetel, and offer Enterprise Business solutions (including boardroom display and projection, voice and data and security and surveillance solutions), IT and IP infrastructure products (including networking, servers, storage and firewall) and last mile connectivity solutions. In addition to our existing portfolio, we have developed Cloud Managed Services (CMS), video conferencing as a service (VCaaS) and security as a service (SecaaS) to create value for our clients in a connected smart-world. To know more please visit,  https://www.brightstarcorp.in . About BlackRidge Technology
BlackRidge Technology enables our customers and partners to deliver more secure and resilient business services in today's rapidly evolving cyber threat environments. Our zero trust approach to adaptive cyber defence proactively protects cloud services, servers and IoT devices, and microsegments networks. Our patented technology authenticates user or device identity and enforces security policy on the first packet of network sessions. This new level of real-time protection blocks or redirects unidentified and unauthorized traffic to stop port scanning, cyber-attacks and unauthorized access. BlackRidge was founded in 2010 to commercialize its military grade and patented network security technologies. For more information, visit www.blackridge.us . Forward-Looking Statements
Statements made in this release include forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "may," "will," "plan," "should," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "continue," or comparable terminology. While management has based any forward-looking statements included in this release on its current expectations, the information on which such expectations were based may change. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, as a result of various factors including those risks and uncertainties described in the Risk Factors and in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations sections of our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, as may be supplemented or amended by our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and other public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), which can be found on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov . We urge you to consider those risks and uncertainties in evaluating our forward-looking statements. We caution readers not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Except as otherwise required by the federal securities laws, we disclaim any obligation or undertaking to publicly release any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein (or elsewhere) to reflect any change in our expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based. Media Contact:
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Brightstar Partners With BlackRidge Technology to Deliver Cybersecurity Solutions to Indian Market

Oct 3, 2019
NEC Asia Pacific has signed a reseller partnership with BlackRidge Technology to integrate its robust identity-based cybersecurity technology for private and public applications such as smart cities, the company announced. The two companies are presenting how the BlackRidge TAC Identity Device secures connections between IP video cameras and NEC ’s NeoFace facial recognition application this week at GovWare 2019 , part of Singapore International Cyber Week. BlackRidge chief strategy and technology officer John Walsh is also discussing zero-trust security in the Advanced Identity Management and the Zero Trust Environment in Perimeter Security and Access Management track and debating key strategic developments and trends in cybersecurity on a panel at the CXO Plenary . “BlackRidge Technology’s approach to ‘zero-trust’ through enforcement of identity across network boundaries is ideally suited for various Smart City applications, including the protection of critical infrastructure such as CCTV networks equipped with advanced video analytics,” said Vivian Tay, Senior Vice President, NEC Asia Pacific. “This partnership with NEC demonstrates our commitment to global market expansion and the move into a broader range of security applications including Smart Cities,” said Rolf Lumpe, vice president of business development at BlackRidge Technology. “BlackRidge is committed to delivering on the zero-trust model for both public and private applications.”
NEC Corporation of America has recently joined a coalition of 39 groups , including the International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA), non-profit public sector technology alliance IJIS Institute and other biometric companies that sent a letter to U.S. Congress arguing against bans on the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement agencies.

NEC partners with BlackRidge to carry advanced cybersecurity technology

BlackRidge's zero trust network segmentation and IoT solutions safeguard PYA business operations and healthcare client data with extra layers of protection
RENO, Nev., Sept. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- BlackRidge Technology International, Inc. ( BRTI ), a leading provider of next-generation cyber defense solutions, is partnering with PYA, P.C., a national healthcare management advisory and accounting firm, to fortify business operations and further secure client data against cyberattacks. By applying a zero trust network segmentation solution to PYA's business operations, BlackRidge's advanced cyber defense approach will actively address growing industry cyber risks that threaten our nation's healthcare operations and patient safety. BlackRidge Technology, a leading provider of next-generation cyber defense solutions. (PRNewsfoto/BlackRidge Technology Internati)
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In August, HIPAA Journal noted that at least 200 breaches of more than 500 records each have been reported since the start of the year, with 2019 shaping up to set data breach records in the healthcare industry. Considered a top industry targeted by cyberattacks, healthcare has vulnerabilities that, if hacked, can lead to devastating consequences. From electronic health record downtime that can delay patient care to compromised patient data to critical network disruptions, these cyberattacks can significantly impact the operations of healthcare organizations large and small. "With a different security breach in the headlines almost weekly, PYA takes our responsibility to safeguard client data very seriously. It's a never-ending challenge that requires constant vigilance. The BlackRidge partnership means our clients are protected by multiple overlapping strategies developed by an innovative world leader in cybersecurity," explained PYA Principal Barry Mathis. Many healthcare providers manage legacy systems and a growing number of connected clinical and medical devices with known vulnerabilities that hackers can exploit. Thousands of clinical and IoT devices in hospital networks require additional levels of protection from advanced cyber threats. "At BlackRidge, we apply innovative, identity-based network segmentation and segregation solutions and IoT protection to mitigate the risks from common attacks," said Steve Leatherman, managing director of healthcare at BlackRidge. "With network segregation, we separate critical networks from the Internet and other internal, less sensitive networks to insulate partners like PYA—and their clients—from harm." About PYA
For more than 35 years, PYA, a national professional services firm providing management consulting and accounting, has helped its clients navigate and derive value amid complex challenges related to regulatory compliance, mergers and acquisitions, governance, business valuations and fair market value assessments, multi-unit business and clinical integrations, best practices, tax and assurance, business analysis, and operations optimization. PYA's steadfast commitment to an unwavering client-centric culture has served the firm's clients well. PYA consistently is ranked among the Top 20 healthcare consulting firms in the U.S. by Modern Healthcare. PYA is also ranked by INSIDE Public Accounting as one of the "Top 100" Largest Accounting Firms in the U.S. Additionally, PYA has been voted a "Top Workplace" for the second straight year. PYA's affiliated companies offer clients world-class data analytics; professional real estate development and advisory resources for healthcare providers; comprehensive claims audits for self-insured Fortune 500 companies; wealth management and retirement plan administration; and medical practice management, billing, and information technology services. Story continues
PYA is an independently owned consulting and accounting firm and is a member of HLB, the global advisory and accounting network. PYA assists clients in all 50 states from offices in Atlanta, Kansas City, Knoxville, Nashville, and Tampa. For more information, please visit pyapc.com . About BlackRidge Technology
BlackRidge Technology enables our customers and partners to deliver more secure and resilient business services in today's rapidly evolving cyber threat environments. Our zero trust approach to adaptive cyber defense proactively protects cloud services, servers and IoT devices, and microsegments networks. Our patented technology authenticates user or device identity and enforces security policy on the first packet of network sessions. This new level of real-time protection blocks or redirects unidentified and unauthorized traffic to stop port scanning, cyber-attacks and unauthorized access. BlackRidge was founded in 2010 to commercialize its military grade and patented network security technologies. For more information, visit www.blackridge.us . Forward-Looking Statements
Statements made in this release include forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "may," "will," "plan," "should," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "continue," or comparable terminology. While management has based any forward-looking statements included in this release on its current expectations, the information on which such expectations were based may change. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, as a result of various factors including those risks and uncertainties described in the Risk Factors and in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations sections of our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, as may be supplemented or amended by our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and other public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), which can be found on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. We urge you to consider those risks and uncertainties in evaluating our forward-looking statements. We caution readers not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Except as otherwise required by the federal securities laws, we disclaim any obligation or undertaking to publicly release any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein (or elsewhere) to reflect any change in our expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based. Media Contact:

BlackRidge Technology Partners with PYA to Provide Cyberattack Protection

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This partnership allows us to deliver products now to address the growing need for cybersecurity solutions in various markets including data center , cloud , IoT , manufacturing , managed security services and the Ministry of Defence '' , states , Bill Joll , Head - Worldwide Sales , BlackRidge Technology .

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Brightstar Join Hands with BlackRidge Technology to Provide Cybersecurity Solutions to Indian Market.

NEC (TSE: 6701) operates as a company providing integration of information technology (IT) and network technologies to help businesses. The company offers a range of services including large-scale mission-critical systems, network systems, digital government solutions, digital finance solutions, and Fifth-generation wireless (5G) technology, all aimed at delivering safety, security, fairness, and efficiency. NEC primarily serves sectors such as the digital government industry, digital finance industry, and the telecommunications industry with its 5G solutions. The company was founded in 1899 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

`` This partnership with NEC demonstrates our commitment to global market expansion and the move into a broader range of security applications including Smart Cities , '' said Rolf Lumpe , vice president of business development at BlackRidge Technology .

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RENO , Nev. , Sept. 26 , 2019 / PRNewswire / -- BlackRidge Technology , a leading provider of next-generation cyber defense solutions , is partnering with PYA , P.C. , a national healthcare management advisory and accounting firm , to fortify business operations and further secure client data against cyberattacks .

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