OPSWAT acquires InQuest

OPSWAT, a company specialising in critical infrastructure protection (CIP) cybersecurity solutions, has acquired InQuest, a cybersecurity provider renowned for its innovative Deep File Inspection and RetroHunting technologies.

InQuest is well-regarded for safeguarding the United States Department of Defense (DoD) with its network appliances that extend up to and beyond Layer 7. Coupled with their threat intelligence solutions, they have a strong track record of protecting the nation’s most critical networks.

This acquisition will enable OPSWAT to expedite its go-to-market strategy for the government sector and bolster defense against network-based threats. Integrating InQuest’s threat intelligence capabilities with OPSWAT MetaDefender Cloud and FileScan.io into a unified repository will significantly enhance OPSWAT’s intelligence capabilities. Additionally, InQuest customers will benefit from improved Network Detection and Response (NDR) through seamless 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 public sector organisations 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 organisations 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.