Dragos Acquires xIoT Security Firm Phosphorus

Summary

Dragos acquired Phosphorus to expand connected-device security capabilities for operational networks. Customers are expected to gain expanded asset visibility and device intelligence first, followed by automated remediation workflows and a unified platform.

Key points

Dragos acquired Phosphorus, a specialist in securing and managing connected devices across operational networks.
Phosphorus’s platform identifies connected devices, assesses exposures, and automates remediation.
Its security automation includes password rotation, firmware updates, and certificate management.
Dragos said customers will first gain expanded asset visibility and integrated device intelligence.
Automated remediation workflows and a unified platform experience are planned for a later phase; no full-integration timeline was disclosed.
Existing customers of both companies will continue to receive support during the phased integration.

Article Details

Event Type: Acquisition
Impact: Dragos acquired Phosphorus to strengthen its ability to help organizations secure and manage connected devices across critical infrastructure and operational networks. Dragos customers are expected to gain expanded asset visibility and integrated device intelligence in the near term, with automated remediation workflows and a unified platform experience to follow. The companies did not disclose a timeline for full integration; existing customers of both platforms will continue to receive support during the phased integration.

People

Chris RoulandFounded Phosphorus and served as its CEO.Earle AdyFounded Phosphorus and served as its CTO.Rebecca RoulandFounded Phosphorus and served as its CFO.Robert M. LeeDragos CEO and Co-Founder; commented on the acquisition's strategic focus on operational technology.Sonu ShankarWill continue to lead the Phosphorus business as a General Manager within Dragos during the phased integration.

Vendors

DragosIndustrial cybersecurity firm Dragos has acquired xIoT security specialist Phosphorus, a move aimed at strengthening its ability to help organizations secure and manage the growing number of connected devices embedded PhosphorusIndustrial cybersecurity firm Dragos has acquired xIoT security specialist Phosphorus, a move aimed at strengthening its ability to help organizations secure and manage the growing number of connected devices embedded

Industries

Critical infrastructureto help organizations secure and manage the growing number of connected devices embedded across critical infrastructure and other operational networks.