OPSWAT, a global leader in critical infrastructure protection (CIP) cybersecurity solutions, has announced its acquisition of InQuest, a cybersecurity solutions provider known for its novel Deep File Inspection and RetroHunting technologies. InQuest is highly regarded for protecting Department of Defense (DoD) customers with its network appliances that peer up to and beyond Layer 7, and combined with their threat intelligence solutions, have a proven track record of protecting the nation’s most critical networks.
OPSWAT’s relationship with InQuest has significantly grown since their technology partnership was established in 2013 when OPSWAT’s MetaDefender module was integrated with InQuest’s Network Detection and Respond solution for a joint customer at the Pentagon.
With this acquisition, OPSWAT will accelerate its go-to-market strategy for the federal market and enhance protection against network-based threats. By merging InQuest’s threat intelligence capabilities with OPSWAT MetaDefender Cloud and FileScan.io into a single repository, OPSWAT will significantly boost its intelligence capabilities. InQuest customers will also benefit from enhanced Network Detection and Response (NDR) with built-in integration with MetaDefender.
“The combination of InQuest’s technology with OPSWAT’s MetaDefender platform will enhance the efficacy of threat intelligence and prevention, further enabling federal organizations and other critical sectors to operate securely and efficiently,” said Benny Czarny, Founder and CEO of OPSWAT. “I have personally worked with Michael Arcamone for more than 10 years and I am excited to take our partnership to the next level. Together, we will accelerate our commitment to providing critical organizations with comprehensive, prevention-based protection against evolving threats.”
“We are thrilled to join the OPSWAT team,” said Michael Arcamone, former CEO of InQuest and now Chief Strategy Officer and VP of Federal Sales at OPSWAT. “This acquisition allows us to leverage OPSWAT’s extensive resources and expertise to further develop our technologies and provide even greater value to our customers.”
Pedram Amini, former CTO of InQuest, will join OPSWAT’s leadership team as Chief Scientist. In this role, he will spearhead advancements in threat intelligence, machine learning, and email security solutions, driving innovation and enhancing the company’s capabilities in these critical areas. Amini launched InQuest Labs during his briefing at Blackhat USA 2019, and the community has since grown to thousands of users working in collaboration to discover and disrupt malware operations. Amini will help drive the integration of the InQuest Labs, MetaDefender.com and FileScan.io communities to further empower independent researchers around the globe in our collective battle against malicious campaigns.
