Issue 2 2021

Acquisition International - Issue 2 2021 51 Mar20260 Ghosts in the Machine Cybersecurity has become a major priority for businesses as more and more work goes online. When it comes to creating a product that is best in class, used by governments and businesses around the world, there are none finer than Ghost Systems, Inc. Named as Best for Cyber Security Infrastructure Solutions 2020 in Acquisition International’s Cyber Security Awards, we thought we’d look more closely to see how they’ve achieved such success. ounded in 2014, the team at Ghost Systems are relative newcomers to the market Thanks to the wealth of experience behind the firm however, the team have quickly moved to become the leading provider of data privacy solutions for digital information of all types. Built on an infrastructure that uses best-in- class patented technologies, Ghost Systems is unique in offering fully integrated end-to-end holistic cyber security as a service. In the world of cyber-security, it pays to move quickly. The problems and challenges facing these organizations are growing daily, and need an agile approach to ensure success. When the team at Ghost Systems started their business, they applied all of their skills in boundless imagination and creative thinking to the project. Cybersecurity requires more than simply a strong perimeter defense. Security entails a truly holistic approach. It’s too easy to bypass perimeter controls, making new techniques vital. One of the flagship products that Ghost Systems provides is Ghost Systems’ SafePlace Ecosystem™, based on proprietary, patented and trusted technology. This hardware agnostic computing environment with a zero-footprint is the only solution on the market that protects data on the network from the inside out, making the data self-defending and undetectable. The importance of this detail is obvious to those who have seen the RSA Breach. The moment a hacker had penetrated the perimeter defences, password protected RAR files from the RSA file server were moved to an outside staging server at an external, compromised machine at a hosting provider. The files were subsequently pulled by the attacker and removed from the external compromised host to remove any traces of the attack. With the approach championed by Ghost Systems, the data isn’t just protected, it’s invisible to those who break through the system. The digital world is one filled with potential for success, but it’s also easy to see how organizations in both the public and private sector fall behind. Only by gaining control of the data that these organizations hold can the public be certain that it is secure. Of course, technology development and implementation are only part of the business, with a unique approach to business securing much success for the firm. As the result, the team champion an open and encouraging environment that allows employees to pool their interests and skills. In many ways, this work culture sets the Ghost Systems team apart as much as their technology, which is why they are very appealing to those with particular aptitude for the field. The success of Ghost Systems is due in no small part to the incredible talent that has been assembled behind the scenes. With F Company: Ghost Systems, Inc Contact: Don Ritzman Website: www.ghost-systems.com a management team that is made of seasoned professionals in an array of different fields, the firm has strong guidance in every decision made moving forward. When Ghost Systems first started, it was with the aim of maintaining a complete future-proof cyber security infrastructure – The Internet of Trust™ – built to the very highest modern standards by a team of highly experienced specialists. Over the years, they have brought this dream to fruition, and it is a dream that has brought them incredible success. Company: Ghost Systems, Inc Contact: Don Ritzman Website: www.ghost-systems.com