Cyolo
Provides secure remote privileged access for cyber-physical systems and OT environments, maximizing uptime and ensuring Zero-Trust protection.
Strategic Overview
Founded in 2019 by Almog Apirion, Eran Shmuely, and Dedi Yarkoni (former commanders in the Israeli Navy Cyber Unit), Cyolo is a cybersecurity company delivering the only secure remote access solution purpose-built for Operational Technology (OT) and backed by IT. The platform enables industrial enterprises, manufacturing facilities, and critical infrastructure to connect employees and third-party vendors securely without relying on vulnerable VPNs or jump boxes. Cyolo's identity-based Zero Trust access operates agentless and integrates seamlessly with both legacy systems and modern infrastructure, giving IT unmatched visibility, control, and regulatory compliance.
Investment Thesis & Key Pillars
Zero-Trust OT Access
Provides secure, monitored, and controlled privileged connections to mission-critical industrial assets without relying on VPNs.
Agentless Third-Party Access
Safely connects third-party vendors and contractors to OT environments, ensuring rapid, secure support and maintenance of diagnostics.
Legacy & Modern Integration
Designed to deploy seamlessly in any environment, bridging the gap between modern IT security requirements and legacy OT infrastructure.
Identity-Based Verification
Connects users to resources based on cryptographically verifiable digital identities rather than traditional network perimeters.
Gartner Recognized
Named a Representative Vendor in the first-ever Gartner Market Guide for CPS Secure Remote Access and highly awarded for OT security innovation.
