Darktrace, the leader in Enterprise Immune System technology, has achieved an impressive win at the Computing Vendor Excellence Awards held in London today. The awards celebrate the achievements of the technology vendors and service providers who are leading the field of enterprise IT with innovative products, services and solutions that underpin and drive success in both business and public sector organisations.

The Enterprise Immune System has won the Internet of Things Solution Award which commends the comprehensive network protection and pioneering methods Darktrace has developed in order to keep control of our hyperconnected society. Darktrace’s Enterprise Immune System is shaping the industry and enabling businesses to capitalise on the opportunities presented by the Internet of Things, by providing a world-class security system.

Powered by machine learning and mathematics developed by specialists from the University of Cambridge, Darktrace’s self-learning technology establishes a ‘pattern of life’ in order to detect ‘unknown unknowns’ and help companies stay ahead of emerging cyber threats.

“Technology is reshaping the world we live in,” said Nicole Eagan, CEO at Darktrace. “As aspects of our lives become increasingly digitised and connected, Darktrace continues to demonstrate the necessity of its innovative approach to cyber security. This award recognizes how truly cutting-edge Darktrace’s self-learning technology is as an effective tool for detecting cyber threats before they inflict harm on a business.”

About Darktrace

Winner of the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation 2016, Darktrace is one of the world’s leading cyber threat defense companies. Its Enterprise Immune System technology detects and responds to previously unidentified threats, powered by machine learning and mathematics developed by specialists from the University of Cambridge. Without using rules or signatures, Darktrace is uniquely capable of understanding the ‘pattern of life’ of every device, user and network within an organization, and defends against evolving threats that bypass all other systems. Some of the world’s largest corporations rely on Darktrace’s self-learning technology in sectors including energy and utilities, financial services, telecommunications, healthcare, manufacturing, retail and transportation. Darktrace is headquartered in Cambridge, UK and San Francisco, with 20 global offices including Auckland, London, Milan, Mumbai, Paris, Seoul, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo, Toronto and Washington D.C.