Acquisition of Fend Incorporated broadens OPSWAT’s end-to-end cybersecurity product offerings in the field of Data Diodes and Unidirectional Gateway Solutions, establishing company as one of the most comprehensive providers in the industry

Benny Czarny, CEO and Founder of OPSWAT

December 2024 – OPSWAT, a global leader in critical infrastructure protection established in the U.S., announced its acquisition of Fend Incorporated. Fend is a pioneering data pipeline and cybersecurity company dedicated to securing operational technology (OT) against cyber threats, ransomware, and other evolving risks. Based in Arlington, Virginia, Fend is known for its expertise in protecting U.S. government agencies, utilities, oil and gas, manufacturing, and other critical industries where air-gapped environments are essential for defense against cyber incidents. The announcement establishes OPSWAT as providing the most comprehensive variety of Data Diodes and Unidirectional Gateways in the industry that utilizes proprietary technology like Multiscanning with up to 30 anti-virus engines, Deep CDR™ for zero-day threats, Sandboxing, and Proactive DLP™ technologies prevent sensitive data leakage.