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Corsha, the first and only Machine Identity Provider (mIDP) purpose-built to secure machine-to-machine (M2M) communication across operational systems and critical infrastructure, introduces a partnership and new platform integration with Dragos, Inc., a pioneer in operational technology (OT) cybersecurity. Together, Corsha and Dragos are transforming how organisations secure industrial systems by combining machine identity and threat detection to give security teams complete visibility, precise control, and a trusted foundation for Zero Trust in OT. Unverified machine traffic As operational networks grow more complex and connected, the stakes for securing them have never been higher. Every new machine, sensor, or autonomous system introduced into production environments expands the attack surface, and too often these devices communicate without authentication or accountability. At the same time, adversaries are levelling up to exploit those unseen connections, using trusted but unverified machine traffic to move laterally and evade detection. Corsha’s automated machine identity Achieving Zero Trust for OT requires more than network visibility or perimeter defences; it demands continuous verification of every machine and every action.  By combining Corsha’s automated machine identity and continuous authentication with Dragos’ deep industrial threat intelligence, organisations can now ensure every machine communication is identity-verified, and that threats are detected, contained, and remediated before they disrupt operations. Dragos’ threat detection platform “Machine-to-machine communication has become the backbone of modern operational systems, yet it remains one of the least protected layers of the OT environment,” said Anusha Iyer, CEO and Founder of Corsha. “By integrating our machine identity platform with Dragos’ threat detection platform, we are giving organisations the ability to continuously verify every connection and act on identity-driven intelligence in real time. This partnership brings Zero Trust for OT to life, strengthening resilience, accelerating response in real time, and securing the core of how critical industrial systems connect.” Dragos’s deep industrial monitoring and visibility “Securing OT environments requires both deep visibility into threats and confidence in every machine connection, and integrating Corsha’s machine identity platform with the Dragos Platform gives customers context to act with speed and confidence,” said Dan Dorchinsky, VP Public Sector, Dragos Inc. “By combining Corsha’s machine identity with Dragos’s deep industrial monitoring and visibility, asset discovery, risk-based vulnerability management, and threat detection, we are helping organisations strengthen their defences and operational resilience.” Corsha and advanced threat detection from Dragos The Corsha and Dragos integration unite two complementary layers of OT defense: continuous machine identity from Corsha and advanced threat detection from Dragos. Through a direct integration, the two platforms work together to give organisations comprehensive visibility, trust, and control over their operational environments. Prevent unauthorised and unusually risky machine communications. Dragos provides deep visibility to detect anomalies and threats across ICS/OT networks, while Corsha enables identity-driven microsegmentation and ensures only verified machines can initiate or maintain connections. Together, they help prevent unauthorised machine activity, reducing the risk of lateral movement, ransomware, and supply chain compromise. Strengthen Zero Trust for OT environments. The joint solution delivers deeper Zero Trust coverage by combining Dragos’ real-time asset visibility and threat detection with Corsha’s dynamic machine identity with policy-based microsegmentation and access controls. This helps organisations move beyond detection to active enforcement of trusted communications, especially for non-human connections. Improve incident response efficiency with automated enforcement. By adding machine identity context to Dragos high-fidelity detections, Corsha enhances intelligence around trusted communications, further streamlining triage and response. Teams gain clearer, more actionable insights that accelerate investigation and response across OT environments. Advance SANS Five ICS Critical Controls with machine identity. Through the Dragos integration, the Corsha mIDP adds machine identity and access control to help meet the Defensible Architecture guidelines within the SANS Five ICS Critical Controls. By continuously verifying and authenticating machine-to-machine communications, the joint solution enforces strict boundaries across industrial networks and builds layered defences that are resilient, auditable, and aligned with industry best practices. Zero Trust for OT by validating every connection Together Corsha and Dragos enable organisations to achieve Zero Trust for OT by validating every connection, enriching detections with machine-level identity, and dynamically controlling access based on risk.  This combined capability helps organisations more quickly identify malicious activity, contain incidents, and maintain safe, continuous operations in the most demanding industrial environments.

Corsha, the first and only Machine Identity Provider (mIDP) purpose-built to secure machine-to-machine (M2M) communication across operational systems and critical infrastructure, announced an investment from Cybernetix Ventures, a pioneering early-stage VC firm at the forefront of robotics, automation, and physical AI. The funds will accelerate Corsha’s mission to secure every machine connection across robotics and industrial autonomous systems. Secure identity and access management Corsha brings the proven security benefits of dynamic machine identity into manufacturing APIs Cybernetix Ventures' investment highlights the growing need for secure identity and access management in the rapidly evolving world of robotics, connected machines, and physical AI. While cybersecurity has traditionally focused on protecting humans, the protection of machines and operational technology (OT) has been neglected. With industrial systems becoming increasingly autonomous and interconnected, Corsha’s patented machine identity platform (mIDP) ensures that every machine connection is continuously verified and authorised at machine speed and scale. Corsha brings the proven security benefits of dynamic machine identity into manufacturing APIs and protocols, delivering continuous verification as a core pillar of zero-trust for cloud, edge, and complex hybrid environments. Robotics and physical AI This investment from Cybernetix Ventures comes as robotics and physical AI reshape industrial operations “Robotics, automation, and physical AI are transforming how the industrial world operates,” said Anusha Iyer, CEO and Founder of Corsha. “This shift demands an identity infrastructure purpose-built for machines. Cybernetix brings both capital and deep connections across this emerging frontier, and we’re excited to partner with them as we scale our platform to secure the next generation of connected, autonomous systems.” This investment from Cybernetix Ventures comes as robotics and physical AI reshape industrial operations, driving demand for fine-grained machine identity and access control to ensure these systems operate safely, autonomously, and at scale. Machine-to-machine authentication "Robotics and industrial systems are under constant threat, yet most companies are still treating machine security as an afterthought,” said Mark Martin, General Partner at Cybernetix Ventures. "Corsha has solved the fundamental challenge of machine-to-machine authentication— delivering enterprise-grade identity management that seamlessly integrates into existing infrastructure.” “Anusha and her team aren't just building another security tool; they're establishing the foundational trust layer that every connected system will depend on. This is exactly the kind of infrastructure play that defines decades of industrial innovation." Machine identity platform Corsha’s machine identity platform (mIDP) delivers: Strong, cryptographic machine identities for every system Dynamic authentication/authorisation at every connection Automated lifecycle management for millions of machine identities Secure deployments in diverse environments from cloud to air-gapped, hybrid, and industrial The Cybernetix Ventures investment joins Sinewave, Razor’s Edge Ventures, Ten Eleven Ventures, and Booz Allen Ventures in Corsha’s $18 million Series A-1 round.

Corsha, the pioneer in securing machine-to-machine (M2M) traffic for operational systems and critical infrastructure. Has announced an $18 million Series A-1 funding round led by SineWave Ventures, with participation from Razor’s Edge Ventures and Ten Eleven Ventures. Automated Trust Chains Machine identities currently outnumber human identities by a ratio of 50:1 Machine identities currently outnumber human identities by a ratio of 50:1 and are poised to accelerate further with increases in automation and the emergence of agentic AI. Organisations require a machine identity provider to authenticate, manage, and govern the rapidly growing traffic between machines. Due to legacy systems connecting with modern cloud-native systems, M2M communication can be particularly risky in operational technology (OT) and critical infrastructure environments. Imagine the challenges of securely connecting AI/ML models in the cloud to robotic controllers or manufacturing pipelines on a shop floor. Machine identity security To address this growing challenge, Corsha syncs with traditional IdPs like EntraID, Amazon IAM, and keycloak, builds and manages dynamic machine identities, and brings MFA to machines, securing and auditing M2M connections across OT and cloud environments. Through Corsha’s Machine Identity Provider, the company ensures that all machine-to-machine communication anywhere across an organisation is secure and can be trusted. Securing operational infrastructure “There’s such a huge modernisation opportunity in connecting operational systems and critical infrastructure yet without a strong identity solution, the risk is too high,” said Anusha Iyer, Founder and CEO of Corsha. “That is why we are so committed to our vision to securely connect the operational systems that run our world, delivering the first IdP focused on machines. Today’s significant investment from SineWave, Razor’s Edge, and Ten Eleven Ventures represents a strong vote of confidence in the Corsha team and platform and a strong belief in the value we deliver for our customers.” “Corsha has already proven we can support some of the most challenging technology stacks in the U.S. public sector — including for the U.S. Air Force — and we are thrilled to use this funding to bring our platform to more organisations globally.” Machine-first security “As machines begin to outnumber humans as actors on operational networks and the cloud, Corsha's ability to securely identify these non-human actors and control their access to systems and data enables exciting new ways to securely get things done,” said Pat Muio, Partner at Sinewave Ventures. “It is a solution that is urgently needed.” Go-to-market expansion Corsha plans to use the funding for a variety of objectives, including: Expanding the company’s Go-to-Market team to help more customers in the operational systems, critical infrastructure, and manufacturing sectors Launching Corsha Labs, a physical and digital research space to showcase Corsha’s “shop floor to cloud” expertise and take the platform to the next level Scaling the use of AI/ML in the Corsha “m-IdP” to expand our agentless behavioral identities as well as adaptive identity and access management (IAM) for M2M communication Momentum milestones The funding builds upon Corsha’s already robust momentum, including: 100% YoY ARR by growth An authorisation to operate with the U.S. Government in critical manufacturing environments The addition of Jeff Hudson, CEO Emeritus of Venafi - a CyberArk company, to Corsha’s Board of Directors