Founded by a former director of the National Security Agency and stacked with elite members of the U.S. intelligence establishment, IronNet promised it was going to revolutionize the way governments and corporations combat cyberattacks. Its pitch — combining the prowess of ex-government hackers with cutting-edge software – was initially a hit. Shortly after going public in 2021, the company’s value shot past $3 billion. Yet, as blazing as IronNet started, it burned out.

683913288

KOB 4

Albuquerque

Bernalillo County

New Mexico

United States

Collapse of national security elites' cyber firm leaves bitter wake

IronNet, a cybersecurity startup, had promised it would combat hackers using a unique blend of expertise and software. Helmed by a former director of the National Security Agency, the firm

Ad Fontes Media

All Sides

Media Bias/Fact Check

Associated Press News

Independent Media

IronNet, a cybersecurity startup, had promised it would combat hackers using a unique blend of expertise and software

abc News

The Walt Disney Company

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The future was once dazzling for IronNet.

Financial Post

Leon Cooperman

Allianz

Canada

WASHINGTON (AP) — The future was once dazzling for IronNet. Founded by a former director of the National Security Agency and stacked with elite members of the U.S. intelligence establishment, IronNet promised it was going to revolutionize the way governments and corporations combat cyberattacks. Its pitch — combining the prowess of ex-government hackers with cutting-edge software – was initially a hit. Shortly after going public in 2021, the com…

My Mother Lode

Collapse of national security elites’ cyber firm leaves bitter wake

Hubbard Broadcasting

Pienaar’s long association with Vekselberg should have disqualified him from investing in IronNet, which was seeking highly sensitive U.S. defense contracts, former intelligence officials said.

Stars and Stripes

United States Department of Defense

Washington

District of Columbia

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The future was once dazzling for IronNet. Founded by a former director of the National Security Agency and stacked with elite members of the U.S. intelligence establishment, IronNet promised it was going to revolutionize the way governments and corporations combat cyberattacks. Its pitch — combining the prowess of ex-government hackers with cutting-edge software – was initially a hit. Shortly after going public…

Collapse of national security elites' cyber firm leaves bitter wake

Coverage Details

Bias Distribution

Ownership

Similar News Topics

Similar News Topics