PolySwarm (NCT)
PolySwarm is a platform designed to enhance the detection, analysis, and response to emerging threats, particularly those that might evade traditional security solutions. It serves as a launchpad for innovative threat detection technologies, where various commercial solutions and specialized engines compete to identify threats, with compensation tied to their performance.
The PolySwarm team
The PolySwarm team is led by InfoSec veterans with extensive experience in both government and industry. Key members include:
- Steve Bassi - CEO, Developer, Founder
- Ben Schmidt - CSO, Developer, Co-Founder
| Ticker | NCT |
| Category | Business Services |
| Website | https://polyswarm.io/ |
| @polyswarm | |
| Telegram | polyswarm |
| https://www.reddit.com/r/PolySwarm | |
| Contract Addresses | |
|---|---|
| ethereum | 0x9e...d1 Copied! |
| polygon-pos | 0x49...6fCopied! |
All founders are also part of Narf Industries, LLC, a firm known for its expertise in information security, blockchain, and cryptographic research. The advisory board includes notable figures such as former Intel Security CIO Mark Tonnesen, Dinesh Dhamija, and several renowned information security experts.
Other team members include:
- Adrian Escude - CMO
- Steve Laskowski - Chief Revenue Officer
- Bill Fehr - VP of Growth & Partnership
- Robert Lathrop, Samuel Neto, Alan Justino - Senior Software Engineers
- Javier Botella - Senior Security Engineer
- Zephyr Pellerin - Blockchain Security Engineer
Meet Steve Bassi
Steve Bassi, the CEO of PolySwarm, emphasizes the need for a new model to protect enterprises from evolving malware threats. He highlights the inefficiencies of traditional single-vendor threat detection systems and advocates for a more dynamic and inclusive threat intelligence landscape.
Specialized engines
PolySwarm leverages a network of threat detection engines that combine the extensive coverage of commercial engines with the early detection capabilities of specialized solutions. These engines are often developed by independent researchers and security teams, focusing on cutting-edge threat detection methods. They are economically rewarded based on accuracy through PolySwarm’s Nectar (NCT) tokens.
ICO
PolySwarm launched with 1.85 billion NCT tokens, with a significant portion currently in circulation.
Features
PolySwarm creates a real-time threat detection ecosystem that includes enterprises, consumers, vendors, and security experts. It operates as a prediction market with multiple micro-engines investigating the latest malware developments. This approach incentivizes participation and engagement within the PolySwarm ecosystem.
How it works
Enterprises or institutions can use PolySwarm to have their files scanned for threats. Security experts analyze the files, betting Nectar tokens on their findings. Developers can create "micro-engines," independent malware detectors that contribute to a diverse and collaborative security community. These micro-engines can be funded by bounties and generate tokens for their creators.
Partnerships
Inca Internet
PolySwarm partnered with Inca Internet on January 3, 2019, integrating the TACHYON malware detection engine into its network. This collaboration aims to enhance threat detection capabilities.
Jiangmin Technology
On January 24, 2019, Jiangmin Technology joined PolySwarm, integrating its malware detection engine. Jiangmin specializes in scanning malicious files and documents and is compatible with various hardware gateway devices.
NANO Antivirus
NANO Antivirus partnered with PolySwarm, integrating its malware detection engine into the network. NANO offers protection from various malware types and provides real-time file and network protection.
Antiy Labs
Antiy Labs integrated its AVL SDK for Network into the PolySwarm marketplace. This antivirus engine is used on network devices to detect malware and spyware.
Zillya Antivirus
Zillya Antivirus joined PolySwarm, contributing its extensive malware signature database and proactive protection module to the network.
Lionic
Lionic integrated its malware detection engine into PolySwarm, combining its deep packet inspection technology with PolySwarm’s blockchain capabilities.
K7 Security
K7 Security added its malware detection engine to PolySwarm and serves as an Arbiter. K7’s expertise in cyber threat detection aids in verifying expert claims within the community.