Cigent

Cigent is a US-based cybersecurity company specializing in data-at-rest (DAR) protection, with a focus on government, defense, and enterprise markets. The company develops a portfolio of SSDs, firmware, and software solutions designed to secure data throughout its lifecycle, with particular emphasis on preventing advanced data recovery and exfiltration. Cigent's technology portfolio includes hardware-based secure solid-state drives (SSDs), storage firmware, and endpoint security software. Their solutions are built to comply with federal standards including FIPS, NIAP, and CSfC (Commercial Solutions for Classified) requirements. Cigent's offerings appear on the NSA's CSfC Data-at-Rest component list and have been validated by US agencies including NSA, NIAP, and DISA. The company holds ten patents related to its data security technology. The company was founded by experts in data recovery, storage, and data sanitization, and its core technology was developed in collaboration with US government agencies to address gaps in protecting mission-critical data. Cigent's team includes personnel with TS/SCI clearances who support defense operations, and the company maintains a US-based software development team for custom solutions. Cigent's product approach involves layered data-at-rest protection, combining hardware-level storage security with software controls. Their software product, Cigent D3E, applies a zero-trust authentication model to protect data from theft and ransomware. The company also addresses threats such as supply chain attacks, ransomware, and unauthorized data exfiltration. Partners include Dell, Seagate, and Digistor, among others.