Riverside Research Acquires Cog Systems to Strengthen Cyber Resilience and Secure Virtualization Capabilities

WASHINGTON, March 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Riverside Research, a national security nonprofit, has acquired Cog Systems, a leader in secure virtualization and cryptographic solutions for mobile and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Cog Systems' Aegis Secure product is a trusted platform for ensuring security across connected devices, and this acquisition extends Riverside Research's ability to deliver end-to-end cybersecurity solutions tailored for government and mission-critical applications.

By integrating Cog Systems' expertise in secure hardware architectures with Riverside Research's capabilities in cyber resilience, zero trust, and mission assurance, the combined team will accelerate the development of next-generation secure mobile and embedded systems for national security customers.

"The acquisition of Cog Systems is a force multiplier for Riverside Research's cybersecurity and cryptography initiatives," said Dr. Steven Omick, President & CEO of Riverside Research. "By pairing their best-in-class secure hardware and virtualization technologies with our cyber resilience and AI-driven security solutions, we can deliver integrated, defense-grade platforms that proactively mitigate emerging threats in mobile and IoT environments."

The acquisition also enables Riverside Research to rapidly prototype, test, and deploy its Independent Research and Development (IRAD) software solutions on a secure, hardware-backed foundation, unlocking new avenues for secure computing and communication. By bringing virtualization from the cloud to the edge, Riverside Research and Cog Systems will offer government customers enhanced protection against sophisticated cyber threats, ensuring mission success in contested environments.

"This marks an exciting new chapter for Cog Systems," said Carl Nerup, Founder and CEO of Cog Systems. "Riverside Research has a proven track record of innovation and impact within the Intelligence Community. By combining our secure hardware solutions with Riverside Research's expertise in cyber resilience and software security, we can provide national security customers with unmatched, full-stack security solutions—bridging the gap between cutting-edge research and operational deployment."

About Riverside Research

Riverside Research is a national security nonprofit serving the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Through its Open Innovation Center (OIC), Riverside Research invests in multidisciplinary R&D, advancing technologies that drive mission success. The organization specializes in cyber resilience, zero trust architectures, AI/ML acceleration, computational electromagnetics, precision timing, terahertz imaging, and ISR collection planning. Learn more at www.riversideresearch.org.

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