SyncSecure

Elevator Pitch: With the increasing sophistication of cyberattacks, critical infrastructure and modern technologies like 5G and smart grids are at risk due to vulnerabilities in time synchronization. SyncSecure leverages cutting-edge research to offer PTPsec, a secure, scalable solution to protect against delay attacks, ensuring integrity and trust in digital infrastructure. Don’t let your network be the weakest link; secure your time with SyncSecure.

Concept

A cybersecurity solution for protecting time synchronization protocols against delay attacks

Objective

To provide robust security for time synchronization in critical applications and networks against time delay attacks.

Solution

Introducing PTPsec: An enhanced, secure version of the Precision Time Protocol (PTP) utilizing cyclic path asymmetry measurements for detecting and mitigating delay attacks.

Revenue Model

Subscription-based for the software solution, with tiered pricing depending on the scale of deployment and level of support required. Additional consultancy services for integration and customization.

Target Market

Utilities (Smart Grids), telecommunications companies (especially for 5G networks), manufacturers of network equipment, and any entity relying on time-sensitive applications.

Expansion Plan

Start with markets with stringent regulatory requirements for time synchronization (e.g., finance, healthcare) and expand to global markets prioritizing network security and infrastructure.

Potential Challenges

Technical challenges in adapting to diverse network architectures, competitive pressure from established cybersecurity firms, and the need for continuous updates against evolving cyber threats.

Customer Problem

Current time synchronization methods are vulnerable to time delay attacks, posing a risk to critical infrastructure and applications.

Regulatory and Ethical Issues

Compliance with international standards for time synchronization and cybersecurity. Ethical use of data collected during the detection and mitigation processes.

Disruptiveness

SyncSecure introduces a novel, proactive approach to securing time synchronization, far ahead of reactive or patchwork solutions currently available. Its potential for preventing attacks can revolutionize how networks are protected.