Invincea
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2006 |
| Founder | Anup K. Ghosh |
| Defunct | Template:End date and age |
| Headquarters | Fairfax , United States |
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| Services | |
| Parent | Sophos |
| Subsidiaries | Invincea Labs |
| Website | Archived February 25, 2018, at the Wayback Machine |
Invincea, Inc. was a software company backed by venture capital that specialized in endpoint protection technologies. Established in 2006 by entrepreneur Anup K. Ghosh, the firm focused on developing cutting-edge malware detection, prevention, and analysis tools utilizing machine learning to address complex cyber threats. Its core mission revolved around advancing enterprise cybersecurity through innovative technological solutions.
In February 2017, Invincea became part of Sophos through acquisition, broadening Sophos' offerings with Invincea's neural network-driven machine learning expertise. This acquisition enhanced Sophos' standing in the next-generation endpoint security market, underscoring Invincea's distinct competitive edge within the cybersecurity sector. The company operated from its headquarters in Fairfax, Virginia, serving clients worldwide via its subsidiary, Invincea Labs.
History
Invincea was launched in 2006 by Dr. Anup Ghosh and established its main office in Fairfax, Virginia. The company attracted significant funding from investors including Dell Ventures, New Atlantic Ventures, Grotech Ventures, Aeris Capital, and Harbert Venture Partners.
In 2012, Invincea secured a $21 million grant from DARPA aimed at improving the security of Android devices used by the US military, focusing on safeguarding data and preventing malicious app infiltration. By mid-2013, Dell collaborated with Invincea to incorporate its container technology into "Dell Data Protection | Protected Workspace," deploying this endpoint security solution on commercial tablets and PCs globally.
The company strengthened its position in Windows sandboxing and containment by acquiring Sandboxie in December 2013. In May 2016, Invincea introduced X by Invincea, a product suite integrating deep learning, behavioral analytics, and container technology to provide real-time malware detection and blocking through a lightweight agent.
Invincea's strategic expansion reached a milestone with its acquisition by Sophos in February 2017, a prominent security software and hardware provider. Following the acquisition, Invincea Labs was renamed Two Six Labs. In January 2018, Sophos incorporated Invincea’s deep learning innovations into its Intercept X endpoint protection platform.
By April 2018, Sophos discontinued sales of the X by Invincea suite and planned to end support by late 2019. Opting not to integrate Invincea’s container technology into Intercept X, Sophos released Sandboxie as a free utility with its container technology open-sourced—fostering community-driven development and expanding its influence in the security market.