Singapore, 22 October 2025 – X-PHY Inc, the cybersecurity arm of the Singapore-headquartered Flexxon Group, and leader in hardware-based cybersecurity solutions, and Ensign InfoSecurity, Asia Pacific’s largest pure-play- end-to-end cybersecurity service provider, have entered into a strategic partnership to strengthen cyber resilience across critical sectors. Together, the parties will explore the co-development and commercialisation of joint innovations, that combine their respective areas of expertise to deliver holistic and seamlessly integrated solutions that secure the digital systems of clients around the world.

The agreement was formalised at GovWare 2025, Singapore’s flagship cybersecurity event that brings together leaders from the public and private sectors across Asia. Ms May Chng, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of X-PHY Inc, and Mr Simon Cheong, Senior Vice President and Head of Sales for International Business & Commercial at Ensign InfoSecurity, signed the partnership agreement on behalf of their respective organisations, with Mr Ted Tan, Board Advisor of the Flexxon Group, and Mr Lim Minhan, Executive Vice President and Head of Consulting at Ensign InfoSecurity, in attendance as witnesses.

The partnership combines X-PHY’s patented AI-embedded hardware cybersecurity innovations – including the X-PHY Cybersecure Solid State Drive and Deepfake Detector – with Ensign’s deep capabilities in end-to-end cybersecurity services, creating a powerful synergy that delivers holistic protection across both hardware and software layers.  

This collaboration also opens opportunities for joint innovation to further enhance the combined portfolio of products, solutions and services offered by both organisations, bridging the gap between device-level protection and enterprise-wide defense against deepfakes, enabling organisations to achieve true end-to-end cyber resilience.

May Chng, Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer, X-PHY Inc, said: “This partnership unites best-in-class innovation and expertise – combining X-PHY’s advanced hardware-embedded technologies with Ensign’s deep capabilities in technology development, integration and managed security. Together, we are raising the bar for proactive, autonomous and holistic security across the digital infrastructures within Singapore and beyond.”

Simon Cheong, Senior Vice President & Head of Sales for International Business & Commercial, Ensign InfoSecurity, said: “Cybersecurity today demands more than point solutions and requires tightly integrated capabilities that secure every layer, from devices to enterprise systems. This partnership brings together X-PHY’s hardware innovation with Ensign’s deep cybersecurity expertise to create a unified defence fabric that is both intelligent and resilient. By combining our strengths, we are not just enhancing protection but also shaping how next-generation cyber defence is built and delivered.”

Leveraging Ensign’s deep capabilities in end-to-end cybersecurity services and its established global network, the partnership will enhance the reach of these innovations beyond Singapore, supporting cybersecurity modernisation efforts across key regions and countries such as Asia-Pacific, Japan, India, and Europe – showcasing Singapore’s strength as a hub for cybersecurity innovation and export.

Advancing Singapore’s and the Region’s Digital Agendas

The collaboration supports Singapore’s strategic direction towards a multi-layered, coordinated cybersecurity approach – one grounded in the principles of defence-in-depth and Zero Trust readiness, as outlined in the country’s Cybersecurity Strategy 2021 and Government Zero Trust Architecture. 

By combining X-PHY’s AI-embedded, hardware-based cybersecurity technologies with Ensign’s end-to-end cybersecurity expertise and integration capabilities, the partnership helps organisations strengthen continuous validation and verification across users, devices, and systems – extending protection to the hardware layer as part of a holistic, multi-layered defense model for critical sectors.

About X-PHY Inc

X-PHY Inc is a pioneering cybersecurity company dedicated to hardware-based cybersecurity solutions that protect data at its core. Built on the principle of Security by Design, X-PHY embeds AI-embedded protection directly at the physical layer to deliver proactive, autonomous, and real-time defense against evolving cyber threats.

Established in 2021, X-PHY has developed a growing portfolio of over 50 global patents, reinforcing its commitment to advancing zero-trust resilience through hardware-anchored security. Its patented technologies safeguard endpoints, servers, and data centers, providing a holistic foundation for secure digital infrastructure across industries.

For more information, please visit: 

X-PHY: x-phy.com

About Ensign InfoSecurity 

Ensign InfoSecurity is Asia Pacific’s largest pure-play, end-to-end cybersecurity service provider. Headquartered in Singapore, Ensign offers bespoke solutions and services to address their clients’ cybersecurity needs. Their core competencies are in the provision of cybersecurity advisory and assurance services, architecture design and systems integration services, and managed security services for advanced threat detection, threat hunting, and incident response. Underpinning these competencies is in-house research and development in cybersecurity. Ensign has two decades of proven track record as a trusted and relevant service provider, serving clients from the public and private sectors in the Asia Pacific region.

For more information, please visit www.ensigninfosecurity.com

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Singapore, 7 October 2025 – X-PHY Inc., a pioneer in hardware-based cybersecurity solutions, today announced the appointment of Acton Technology Pte Ltd as its full-service strategic partner in Southeast Asia. The partnership will deliver next-generation AI-embedded security solutions across the region, helping enterprises build a holistic cybersecurity stack with proactive and intelligent hardware security at its foundation.

Through the partnership, Acton will provide a unified support structure that ensures customers in select regions can lean on a single trusted partner for deployment, integration, managed services, and first-line technical support.

The collaboration leverages Acton’s regional presence, covering Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam, with a strong focus on industries where cyber resilience is critical – including finance, government, healthcare, enterprises, and critical infrastructure.

“Southeast Asia is a region experiencing rapid digital growth, and with it, a corresponding escalation of cybercrime. As cybercriminals grow in speed, sophistication and opportunity, organisations need security that is proactive, autonomous, and built directly into their systems,” said Camellia Chan, Co-Founder and CEO of X-PHY Inc. “I am glad to welcome Acton to our stable of partners, bringing together X-PHY’s patented hardware-based cybersecurity solutions and Acton’s regional expertise to deliver trusted, localized sales and support that empowers enterprises to defend against today’s most advanced attacks.”

A spokesperson from Acton said, “By partnering with X-PHY, we are expanding access to world-leading, AI-embedded cybersecurity solutions while ensuring organisations across Southeast Asia benefit from faster deployment, localized support, and tailored solutions. Our shared vision is to give enterprises peace of mind with proactive security that adapts to their evolving needs.”

Through this partnership, Acton will build on its growing portfolio of hardware-based security solutions and deliver X-PHY’s suite of solutions to its network of customers in the region. These include:

1. X-PHY Cyber Secure SSDs and Laptops, the brand’s multi-patented and multi-awarded solution that embeds intelligent security at the memory layer for protection at the endpoint – even against zero day threats.
2. X-PHY Deepfake Detector, an on-device deepfake detection solution to combat digital content manipulation.

The partnership reflects X-PHY’s global expansion strategy, combining technological innovation with strong regional partnerships to set new standards for zero-trust, hardware-based protection.

Acton will be showcasing X-PHY’s suite of solutions at Tech Week Singapore from 8 to 9 October, at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre. Visit them at N45.

About X-PHY Inc

X-PHY Inc is a pioneering cybersecurity company dedicated to hardware-based cybersecurity solutions that protect data at its core. Built on the principle of Security by Design, X-PHY embeds protection directly at the physical layer for proactive, autonomous, and real-time defense against evolving cyber threats. Headquartered in California, USA, X-PHY Inc was established in 2021 and has since developed a growing portfolio of 53 patents, reinforcing its commitment to innovative AI-embedded security at the hardware level. The company’s patented solutions safeguard endpoints, servers, and data centers, ensuring zero-trust resilience across industries.

X-PHY Inc is part of the Flexxon Group, a leader in hardware engineering and memory solutions, leveraging its legacy of innovation and expertise in secure storage to build cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies for the digital world.

For more information, please visit: 

X-PHY: x-phy.com

Flexxon: flexxon.com 

About Acton Technology Pte Ltd 

Acton is a leading authorized semiconductor and electronic component distributor with regional coverage in Asia Pacific. Established in 2008, with its headquarters in Singapore, Acton’s distribution network spans across Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and China. We provide a wide range of semiconductors, along with active, passive, electromechanical, and mechanical products from leading international manufacturers.

As a fast-growing distributor in the region, Acton Technology is committed in providing quality electronic components, value-added products, and services to its customers. 

For more information, please visit: www.newgenprotect.com

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Singapore, 30 September 2025 – Flexxon, a global leader in industrial NAND flash storage, today announced the launch of X-Mask² Pro – the next evolution of the company’s best-selling X-Mask. Designed to secure and conceal sensitive data in mission-critical operations, X-Mask Pro delivers plug-and-play functionality, paired with unmatched durability, built-in encryption, and regulator-ready compliance, ensuring that vital information remains secure, intact, and invisible to unauthorised individuals.

As industries worldwide generate growing volumes of sensitive operational data – from aerospace and defense to infrastructure monitoring and autonomous systems – protecting this data at the source has become a pressing priority. With X-Mask Pro, Flexxon provides enterprises with a rugged, secure, and regulator-compliant solution that conceals confidential and vital data in field operations.

Camellia Chan, CEO and Co-founder of Flexxon said: “Data is the most valuable asset in today’s digital economy, and it must be protected at the source. Especially in industrial applications, data captured must remain secure and inaccessible to unauthorised individuals at all times. With X-Mask Pro, we are strengthening our leadership in secure storage to deliver a solution that is not only physically resilient but also digitally impenetrable – all while prioritising usability with plug-and-play functionality. Our goal is to make it easy to use for authorised parties, and impossible for prying eyes to reach their target.” 

Industrial-Grade Security and Reliability

Building on Flexxon’s long-standing prowess in developing secure industrial memory solutions, X-Mask Pro delivers a powerful combination of durability, encryption, and endurance. Rigorously tested to withstand extreme temperatures from -40°C to 85°C, high humidity, shock forces up to 1500G, vibrations, and drops from 1.5 meters, X-Mask Pro delivers consistent performance under the most demanding conditions. It is also tested against bending stress, torque, and electrostatic discharge (ESD) up to ±8kV, ensuring resilience during real-world deployment.

At the same time, X-Mask Pro’s hardware-based encryption and data concealment capabilities ensure that sensitive data remains invisible and unreadable to unauthorized users. Together with these functions, proprietary software authentication controls through the X-Mask Pro Tool, allow for seamless setup and configuration by users to conceal or unlock the data stored. 

Beyond resilience and security, X-Mask Pro is fully regulator-ready, meeting the strictest global compliance requirements – from General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to national security and legal standards – and is built to support nonstop, high-volume recording across advanced applications such as HD video, LiDAR, and multispectral sensors.

How X-Mask Pro Works

At its core, X-Mask Pro integrates hardware-based encryption with proprietary authentication controls to safeguard sensitive data from interception or tampering. Unlike standard memory cards that can be easily removed, stolen, and read, X-Mask Pro ensures that all stored information remains concealed and encrypted without authorized access. 

Combined with Flexxon’s industrial-grade engineering, X-Mask Pro is resistant to extreme environmental stress, ensuring that data not only remains secure but also intact. This makes X-Mask Pro uniquely capable of addressing both security threats and environmental risks, offering end-to-end assurance for industries and professionals who require uncompromised data integrity.

Prioritising Ease of Use

X-Mask Pro is designed to make security seamless. Users first activate card security on their PC, creating a protected environment for all future use. Once activated, the card can be inserted into any device with a microSD slot, and used normally, with contents remaining fully readable during operation.

The difference comes when the card is removed or the device is powered off. At this point, all data is automatically encrypted and hidden, making it unreadable to anyone without authorization. To access the content again, users simply authenticate and unlock the card on a PC using a secure PIN.

This process ensures that data is always available to authorized users, while remaining completely inaccessible to anyone without proper access or authorization. From professional photographers managing high-value shoots to surveillance operators safeguarding sensitive footage, X-Mask Pro delivers peace of mind through end-to-end, automated protection.

Available now in capacities from 64GB to 128GB, X-Mask Pro can be purchased online through Flexxon’s eStore or any of our global authorised retailers. The full list of partners can be found here.

Footnotes:

^[1] Product image is for illustration purposes only. Actual product design may vary.

^[2] X-Mask is a registered trademark of Flexxon Pte Ltd.

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We are honoured to be recognized alongside some of the most critical innovations shaping the cybersecurity industry today. As SC Magazine highlighted, this year’s RSAC is centered around tackling the pressing challenges of Agentic AI, identity shifts, and increasing policy turbulence – issues that demand new approaches and bold solutions.

At X-PHY, we believe that security must start from the core, building upwards for a holistic defence. Traditional cybersecurity models have too often relied solely on external, reactive measures. 

Our philosophy is different: by embedding proactive, AI-powered defense directly into the hardware and firmware layers, we remove the biggest weaknesses exploited by today’s cybercriminals – human error and delayed response.

Our Deepfake Detector is a direct answer to one of the fastest-growing threats in the digital landscape: synthetic media manipulation. Powered by our an powerful ensemble of AI models and engineered for real-time, offline operation, the X-PHY Deepfake Detector empowers organizations to verify authenticity, protect reputations, and maintain trust in an era where seeing is no longer believing.

We’re excited to share more at RSA Conference 2025, Booth 5368 in the North Expo. But for now, read the full article here: https://www.scworld.com/news/rsac-2025-preview-industry-tackles-agentic-ai-identity-shifts-and-cyber-policy-turbulence

Join us on this journey toward a safer, more resilient digital future!

See what other media platforms are saying about the X-PHY Deepfake Detector:

1. Security Week: https://www.securityweek.com/rsa-conference-2025-pre-event-announcements-summary-part-1/
2. Cyber Defense Magazine: https://cyberdefensewire.com/x-phy-inc-unveils-real-time-deepfake-detection-tool-ahead-of-rsa-conference-2025/
3. All Time Cybersecurity: https://www.alltimecybersecurity.com/2025/04/25/rsa-conference-2025/
4. SecurityBrief: https://securitybrief.news/story/x-phy-unveils-real-time-on-device-deepfake-detection-tool
5. Tech Zeitgeist: https://www.techzeitgeist.de/deepfakes-stoppen-bevor-sie-starten-x-phys-edge-ki-verriegelt-ihre-realitaet/

San Francisco, 24 April 2025 – X-PHY Inc, a leading innovator in embedded cybersecurity technology, has announced the launch of its latest solution ahead of RSA Conference (RSAC) 2025 – Deepfake Detector – a real-time deepfake detection tool that empowers users to verify the authenticity of videos, audio, and images directly on their devices, without relying on the cloud. Live demonstrations will be held for the first time during RSAC.

The growth of deepfakes has been exponential – deepfake content on social media alone grew 550% between 2019 and 2023, and the World Economic Forum states it is a key global risk. X-PHY’s innovation is designed to combat AI-generated deception, enabling users to verify the authenticity of digital media – including videos, images, and audio – with up to 90% accuracy, in real-time. This marks X-PHY’s expansion into AI-driven content integrity solutions, bridging data protection with digital trust.

“At X-PHY, we are committed to extending our ethos of Security by Design beyond data protection,” said Camellia Chan, CEO and Co-Founder of X-PHY Inc. “The X-PHY Deepfake Detector strengthens our vision of a Community Root of Trust, where every layer – from hardware to data to content – serves as a checkpoint for authenticity and security. By combining deepfake detection with our existing hardware-embedded defences, we’re ensuring every endpoint not only protects data, but actively discerns and verifies the trustworthiness of the information flowing through it.”

On-Demand Deepfake Detection

Upon activation, the X-PHY Deepfake Detector uses multi-modal AI to analyze video, image, and audio streams in real time. By examining facial micro-expressions, voice fingerprints, and Generative Adversarial Network (GAN)-generated artifacts, it flags signs of manipulation – even across multiple video windows. Detection is performed entirely on-device, preserving privacy and functioning even without an internet connection.

This is achieved through the Deepfake Detector’s use of advanced temporal and spatial AI analysis, powered by pre-trained neural networks. These models are capable of identifying subtle inconsistencies across facial movements, audio waveforms, and image artifacts – common signs of AI-generated content. 

When combined with X-PHY’s patented hardware-based protections, this forms a seamless security ecosystem, protecting both stored data and the integrity of digital communications.

Flexible Deployment, Fuss-Free Integration

Designed for seamless adoption, the Deepfake Detector offers flexible deployment options to suit varying enterprise needs. It can be installed as a lightweight software agent on personal computers and laptops running on Windows operating systems or packaged with the X-PHY Cybersecure SSD – creating a unified defense layer that spans data protection, ransomware prevention, and deepfake detection.

The solution is application-agnostic, compatible with leading platforms like Teams, Zoom, Webex, Chrome, YouTube, and Meta. Users can activate it with a single click when joining a meeting, where it runs autonomously for a preset duration and can be re-engaged as needed.

Built on Zero Trust principles, the solution adds an additional layer of authentication and verification at the device level, helping organizations strengthen their cyber resilience against AI-powered deception and reducing reliance on external validation systems that often introduce unnecessary operational complexity.

X-PHY Deepfake Detector is now available for purchase through the official X-PHY website and from authorized global channel partners. For enterprise enquiries or bulk deployments, please contact our sales team at info@x-phy.com.

Experience live demonstrations at X-PHY Inc’s Booth #5368, located in the North Expo Hall of the Moscone Center, from April 28 to May 1 during RSA Conference 2025.

About X-PHY Inc

X-PHY Inc is a pioneering cybersecurity company dedicated to hardware-based cybersecurity solutions that protect data at its core. Built on the principle of Security by Design, X-PHY embeds protection directly at the physical layer for proactive, autonomous, and real-time defense against evolving cyber threats. Headquartered in California, USA, X-PHY Inc was established in 2021 and has since developed a growing portfolio of 43 patents, reinforcing its commitment to innovative AI-embedded security at the hardware level. The company’s patented solutions safeguard endpoints, servers, and data centers, ensuring zero-trust resilience across industries.

X-PHY Inc is part of the Flexxon Group, a leader in hardware engineering and memory solutions, leveraging its legacy of innovation and expertise in secure storage to build cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies for the digital world.

For more information, please visit: 

X-PHY: x-phy.com

Flexxon: flexxon.com 

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San Mateo, California, 18 February 2025 – Hardware cybersecurity pioneer X-PHY Inc (the “Company”) today announced the appointment of Wayne Maw as its US General Manager. With extensive experience in technology leadership, business development, and cybersecurity, Wayne will spearhead X-PHY’s continued expansion in North America, focusing on driving adoption of its AI-embedded, hardware-based security solutions.In this role, Wayne will oversee X-PHY’s business strategy, customer engagement, and partnerships in the US, ensuring that enterprises and government agencies have access to proactive, real-time cybersecurity solutions that eliminate reliance on traditional software defenses. His leadership will be instrumental in advancing the Company’s mission of delivering autonomous, hardware-layer security to protect critical digital assets.

 

“I am thrilled to join X-PHY at such a pivotal moment for the cybersecurity industry,” said Wayne Maw, US General Manager, X-PHY Inc. “With cyber threats growing in complexity and scale, it is clear that a paradigm shift is needed or the war against cybercrime will be lost. Cybersecurity must move beyond reliance on human intervention and software patches. X-PHY’s hardware-based approach is a game changer, and I look forward to working closely with our partners and customers to establish this as the new standard for data protection.”

Camellia Chan, Co-Founder and CEO of X-PHY Inc, said, “We are excited to welcome Wayne to X-PHY’s leadership team as we accelerate our presence in the US. His deep understanding of technology, operations and business strategy will be invaluable as we drive forward our mission of reshaping cybersecurity with intelligent, hardware-embedded protection. With Wayne at the helm of our US operations, we are confident in our ability to scale our impact and support businesses and government entities in fortifying their cybersecurity infrastructure.”

Wayne brings over 20 years of experience in IT, cybersecurity, and leadership. He holds a Master’s in Business Administration and Leadership and a degree in Electrical Engineering Technology. He is also a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). 

Since its founding 2021, X-PHY Inc has expanded its presence in the United States with corporate offices in San Mateo, California, and Maryland, reinforcing the Company’s commitment to serving critical infrastructure, enterprise, and government sectors with next-generation security solutions that proactively detect, respond to, and prevent cyber threats at the hardware level.

About X-PHY Inc

X-PHY Inc is a pioneering cybersecurity company dedicated to hardware-based cybersecurity solutions that protect data at its core. Built on the principle of Security by Design, X-PHY embeds protection directly at the physical layer for proactive, autonomous, and real-time defense against evolving cyber threats. Headquartered in California, USA, X-PHY Inc was established in 2021 and has since developed a growing portfolio of 43 patents, reinforcing its commitment to innovative AI-embedded security at the hardware level. The company’s patented solutions safeguard endpoints, servers, and data centers, ensuring zero-trust resilience across industries.

X-PHY Inc is part of the Flexxon Group, a leader in hardware engineering and memory solutions, leveraging its legacy of innovation and expertise in secure storage to build cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies for the digital world.

The company is led by its co-founders, Camellia Chan, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and May Chng, Chief Operating Officer (COO), along with General Manager (US), Wayne Maw.

For more information, please visit: 

X-PHY: x-phy.com

Flexxon: flexxon.com 

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As we evolved the Flexxon brand from an industrial NAND solutions leader to a cybersecurity pioneer, it was our expertise in hardware engineering, innovation, and drive to solve real-world problems that connected us. But it also became clear that while these two domains are connected, they demand distinct expertise, focus, and innovation paths.

So, we want to take an active step forward.

We must evolve to better serve our customers through highly specialised solutions, support, and market expertise. And thus, I am excited to share that the X-PHY brand is spinning off as its own entity, registered as X-PHY Inc., and based in San Mateo, USA. While X-PHY Inc. will operate independently, it will remain under the umbrella of the Flexxon Group, alongside our industrial storage business.

What does this mean?

1. Flexxon will continue to lead and innovate in high-performance, ultra-reliable industrial storage solutions.
2. X-PHY Inc, as a dedicated cybersecurity company will drive the future of cybersecurity, innovating and building a holistic ecosystem that begins with intelligent hardware security

Through our strategic restructuring, we will be able to deliver:

1. Enhanced Focus: Each brand will now have dedicated teams, strategies, and R&D efforts to accelerate innovation.
2. Stronger Market Presence: X-PHY’s US headquarters positions us at the heart of the cybersecurity industry, while Flexxon remains a global leader in industrial storage.
3. Continued Collaboration: X-PHY will remain part of the Flexxon Group, ensuring seamless synergy between cybersecurity and storage innovation.
4. Greater Value for Our Customers: Expect tailored solutions, faster support, and deeper expertise to meet evolving industry needs.

Almost two decades after we first began, this is another beginning.

Thank you for being part of our journey so far.

Camellia Chan

Co-Founder & CEO, Flexxon Group

Kuala Lumpur, 7 August 2024 – CyberSecurity Malaysia (CSM), the national cybersecurity specialist agency under the purview of Malaysia’s Ministry of Digital, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Flexxon and AI MSP. Flexxon is a global leader in AI-powered hardware security solutions, and AI MSP is an IT and cybersecurity company that offers Flexxon’s X-PHY AI Cybersecurity Solutions and professional services in Malaysia.

The MoU aims to establish a comprehensive framework for cooperation in digital transformation and the introduction of pre-emptive hardware-based AI cybersecurity solutions. The collaboration aims to enhance the country’s cybersecurity capabilities and develop new methodologies and tools to safeguard against evolving cyber threats.

The signing ceremony took place today at Cyber DSA 2024 in Kuala Lumpur and was signed by Mr Roshdi Ahmad, Chief Operating Officer, CyberSecurity Malaysia, Ms Camellia Chan, Co-Founder and CEO of Flexxon, and Mr Kevin Lim, Technical Director of AI MSP. With witnesses YBrs. Tuan Fabian Bigar, Secretary General, Ministry of Digital and Ms May Chng, Co-Founder and COO of Flexxon.

YBhg. Dato’ Ts. Dr. Haji Amirudin Bin Abdul Wahab, CEO of CSM, stated, “This MoU signifies a strategic partnership aimed at bolstering Malaysia’s cybersecurity framework, a key focus area in our fast-advancing data-driven digital economy. By leveraging Flexxon’s innovative hardware-based security solutions, we can enhance our national resilience against cyber threats and foster a safer digital environment for our citizens.”

Ms Camellia Chan, CEO of Flexxon, commented, “We are honoured to collaborate with CyberSecurity Malaysia, together with our partner AI MSP. Working with forward-looking and like-minded organisations that embrace innovation is essential to outpacing cybercriminals that have continued to exploit traditional security methods. This partnership underscores our commitment to providing cutting-edge hardware-based security solutions that protect critical infrastructure and the vast network of data. Together, we aim to set new standards in cybersecurity.”

Echoing Ms Chan’s sentiments, Mr Kevin Lim, Technical Director of AI MSP, said, “AI MSP is committed to enhancing security standards by implementing proactive measures that address emerging cyber threats. Our collaboration with Flexxon and CSM builds a bridge for the integration of advanced AI-powered hardware solutions, furthering our goal of delivering holistic and effective security solutions across Malaysia.”

Bolstering security architecture through Flexxon’s intelligent hardware solutions

The synergistic partnership seeks to enable the rapid adoption of Flexxon’s cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies within the Malaysian Government and foster capacity building in information technology and information security across the country. Key activities include organizing and participating in cybersecurity outreach events, training programmes, and service initiatives to promote awareness and best practices in cybersecurity.

Singapore headquartered Flexxon has led the charge in developing AI-embedded hardware security solutions since it unveiled the X-PHY Solid State Drive (SSD) in 2021 – the world’s first AI-powered cybersecurity SSD. Its solutions leverage on the memory medium to proactively and autonomously detect and respond to cyberthreats including Zero Day threats, ransomware and physical intrusions. It has since expanded its growing suite of patented solutions to include the X-PHY cybersecurity laptops, X-PHY Server Defender and X-PHY Vault.

A timely collaboration as Malaysia ramps up cybersecurity governance

Malaysia has increasingly prioritized cybersecurity to protect its digital infrastructure and data, with its latest Cyber Security Bill passed in parliament on 25 March 2024. The Bill includes provisions such as the establishment of the National Cyber Security Committee, licensing of cyber security service providers and enforcement provisions.

CSM’s timely collaboration with Flexxon and AI MSP aligns with the nation’s strategic goals, addressing the pressing need for advanced security measures in the face of increasing cyber threats. By integrating Flexxon’s AI-powered X-PHY hardware solutions, Malaysia aims to enhance its defensive capabilities, ensuring a secure and resilient digital future for its citizens and industries.

Products and services can be explored at Flexxon and AI MSP’s booth at Cyber DSA. Situated in Hall 6 number 6009, Kuala Lumpur Convention Center, from 6 – 8 August 2024.

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San Francisco, 7 May 2024 – Hardware cybersecurity pioneer Flexxon (or the “Company”) today unveiled the third addition to its X-PHY® cybersecurity ecosystem of solutions at RSA Conference 2024.

Server Defender is the world’s first standalone and fully independent cybersecurity module that enables full-stack monitoring and defense from the hardware and firmware layers. The solution also introduces a much-needed capability to the cybersecurity ecosystem – full system reversion in the unfortunate event of a breach. The early access program for Server Defender is now open to qualified customers, granting privileged access as new capabilities are introduced over the course of the year.

“We are excited to unveil Server Defender today, building on the success of our hardware-based X-PHY® endpoint solutions,” said Camellia Chan, CEO and Co-Founder of Flexxon. “Server Defender is built upon truly revolutionary technology that will change the cyberwar landscape in our favor by addressing the greatest needs of end users and service providers.

Not only does it boast real-time monitoring and response capabilities, but Server Defender can also reduce downtime by at least 50% and instantly restore lost or compromised data. Cyberattacks can bring operations to a grinding halt, jeopardizing customer relationships and costing businesses millions in downtime and recovery efforts. That’s why Server Defender has been meticulously designed to mitigate these risks by delivering industry-leading recovery time objectives (RTO) and recovery point objectives (RPO).”

Chan continued, “This groundbreaking platform ensures businesses can maintain seamless service delivery even in the event of a breach, while facilitating lightning-fast data recovery and providing granular recovery points with negligible data loss. With Server Defender, our customers can drive their core operations forward, secure in the knowledge that their data and services are safeguarded against sophisticated cyber threats”.

The Current Landscape: Defenders are Losing

Reports of escalating breaches and ransomware attacks in the last year alone demonstrate the glaring vulnerabilities in our current cybersecurity standards and the dire need for action. From the ransomware attack launched by the LockBit group on ICBC Bank[1] to the catastrophic Change Healthcare[2] breach, which reportedly cost the group upwards of USD 2 billion and counting. An April 2024 survey report[3] found that the biggest risk associated with data breaches was to business continuity, with 43% of respondents reporting unplanned downtime as a result of the cyberattack.

Attacks span financial and reputational losses, prolonged periods of downtime and interruptions, the inability to recover lost data and even, the palpable impact to end-users such as clients of financial institutions and healthcare services. With each successful attack, hackers grow bolder and greedier.

Patented Matrix Shield Technology – A Multiplier for Security

Server Defender was developed to address the spectrum of issues pre-emptively, during, and post-attack. Its market-changing capabilities are built upon Flexxon’s multi-patented Matrix Shield technology, which achieves constant monitoring of attack vectors targeting the PCIe system protocol, memory subsystem, kernel level, OS level, and network layers.

The algorithm transforms all objects and files into fundamental numeric representations to offer real-time threat detection and seamless, live reversion, delivering minimal downtime even in the face of file or system corruption. To achieve comprehensive detection, response and recovery, the Matrix Shield security vault uses a combination of matrices, neural networks, and a validation system to ensure that data is stored and monitored securely.

Armed with the Matrix Shield, Server Defender provides centralized security monitoring across multiple servers and data centers. With a single, user-friendly dashboard, users can keep an eye on server security spanning:

• A single server at one location
• A pod of multiple servers grouped at one site
• Servers distributed across different cities or regions

This unified view delivers a complete, real-time picture of a user’s server security status everywhere, functioning like a command center for total oversight. This allows the true power of Server Defender to be unlocked, analyzing large amounts of security data gathered from monitoring multiple servers. Through big data analytics, Server Defender can identify even the most subtle attack patterns that may go unnoticed when looking at just one server.

Step 1: Prioritizing Attack Surface Reduction

Phase 1 of Server Defender’s rollout emphasizes full architecture attack surface reduction, effectively minimising weak spots and risks to set a strong foundation for threat detection and response against sophisticated attacks. Delivering true Zero Day protection, it is capable of identifying, prioritizing, and closing attack paths leading to Tier 0 assets—the most critical and sensitive resources within an organization’s IT infrastructure. Given the mission-critical nature of these assets, their immediate prioritization and protection are essential first steps for any organisation or service provider.

Capabilities and features that early access partners can expect include:

1. Enhanced data security through the patented Data Bus Sentinel, which monitors read and write operations to RAM
2. Threat detection through real-time data acquisition and security verification
3. Direct Memory Access (DMA) attack monitoring via a user-friendly web portal to track and monitor at all times
4. Business continuity assurance through the recovery engine and automated rollback guardian

Initial testing has yielded impressive results[1] with improvements being implemented on a continuous basis, including:

1. 90% reduction in false positives
2. 50% faster threat detection
3. 50% downtime reduction
4. 35% faster threat resolution

A Phased Rollout Toward Truly Holistic Server Security

In the following months, additional features will be tested and integrated to further strengthen security capabilities across the entire network, remedy software vulnerabilities, and shut down an ever-evolving barrage of emerging cyber attacks.

Phases 2 and 3 will deliver:

1. Full architecture threat detection and response, such as monitoring and response to a wide range of malware threats, including Fuzzers, Analysis, Backdoors, Denial of Service (DoS), Exploits, Generic, Reconnaissance, Shellcode, and Worms
2. Application layer security, by leveraging the physical hardware layer to fortify all seven layers of the OSI model and five layers of TCP/IP model, ensuring a collaborative defense that leaves no room for threats to penetrate any external or internal layer for a truly comprehensive security posture

Enrolment in Server Defender’s early access program is available upon request by submitting your interest on the program’s landing page, with pricing starting from USD 2,800[1].

Scheduled for full release by end-2024, the Company will share updates on the general availability of Server Defender as and when available on its official platforms.

The De Facto Standard: Dynamic Hardware-based Security

dynamic cybersecurity solutions encompassing endpoint protection and enterprise security solutions. The Company’s endpoint solutions include the X-PHY® cybersecurity laptops and X-PHY® Vault – the world’s first warm crypto wallet and secure personal cloud device. Flexxon’s Server Defender is the first release in the Company’s enterprise security solutions line.

With the goal of delivering effective yet easy-to-implement security solutions, Flexxon continues to develop an entire ecosystem of security innovations to safeguard our digital lives, returning peace of mind and freedom to users across the world.

[1] Please credit all images to “Flexxon”

[2] China’s ICBC, the world’s biggest bank, hit by cyberattack that reportedly disrupted Treasury markets. Retrieved from: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/11/10/icbc-the-worlds-biggest-bank-hit-by-ransomware-cyberattack.html

[3] Change Healthcare roundup: UHG pays out $2B, while feds mull cyber compliance rules. Retrieved from: https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/change-healthcare-roundup-uhg-pays-out-2b-while-feds-mull-cyber-compliance-rules

[4] The State of Pentesting. Retrieved from: https://pentera.io/resources/reports/the-state-of-pentesting-2024-survey-report/?utm_source=PR&source=PR&utm_medium=PressRelease&medium=PressRelease&utm_campaign=StateofPentesting2024&campaign=StateofPentesting2024

[5] All figures are based on internal testing and calculated based on a per-organization basis, from publicly available global averages, gathered from reports published by IBM Security, Ponemon Institute, and Gartner.

[6] Prices are accurate at time of publishing, may be subject to change.