Red Balloon Security
Embedded Device Security.
Overview
Red Balloon Security is a cybersecurity company that specializes in protecting embedded devices at the firmware level. Their core technology, Symbiote, is an agentless, host-based defense that is injected into the device's firmware. It provides runtime protection by continuously monitoring the device's memory and code execution, detecting and stopping modifications or malicious behavior. This provides a powerful defense against firmware-based attacks, even on legacy devices.
✨ Key Features
- Host-Based Firmware Defense (Symbiote)
- Runtime Memory Monitoring
- Firmware Integrity Verification
- Intrusion Detection for Embedded Devices
- Works on Legacy and New Devices
- No Source Code or Hardware Changes Required
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Deep expertise in embedded reverse engineering and vulnerability research.
- Agentless approach that injects defense directly into the firmware.
- Ability to protect a wide range of embedded devices, including those with proprietary operating systems.
Unique Value: Provides a persistent, host-based defense that lives within the firmware of an embedded device, making it incredibly difficult for attackers to bypass and providing protection even when network-level defenses fail.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Protection for enterprise printers and network routers.
- Security for industrial control systems.
- Defense for satellite and communication systems.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Organizations looking for a cloud-based SaaS security solution.
- Security for IT endpoints like laptops and servers.
🏆 Alternatives
Unlike network-based solutions that are blind to what happens on the device itself, or agent-based solutions that may not be supported, Red Balloon offers a universal, deep-seated defense that becomes part of the device's core software.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
💰 Pricing
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