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Bluefire Hot Companies 2006

Bluefire Security Technologies, Inc.


The Company

Threats to mobile devices is on the rise exponentialy. Do not underestimate this rise in attacks. Bluefire Mobile Security™ Suite 3.5 and Bluefire Mobile Security™ VPN 2.0 provide the industry’s only fully integrated security solution including authentication, encryption, integrity monitoring, firewall, VPN, logging and central management. There is a real need for security solution for mobile devices as enterprises continue to expand their business applications and reach. Bluefire is uniquely positioned to address the critical issues of handheld security.

The Beginning

Founded in 2002, Bluefire Security Technologies is a privately held company and is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland.

The Success Team

Mark Komisky - Chief Executive Officer
Dennis Komisky - Chief Technology Officer
Will Clemens - Chief Financial Officer
Scott Schelle - Chief Operating Officer
Jeff Kleiman - VP, Engineering

Todd Weissman - VP,Business Development

Phil Smith - Senior Director, Sales

Mark Baker - Director, Carrier Relations

Scott Swift - Director, Sales - Western Region

The Products

  • Bluefire Mobile Security Suite 3.5

  • Bluefire Mobile Security VPN 2.0

 

"As the mobile devices have grown in numbers over the past few years so have the threats and viruses. Bluefire has the ideal solutions for enterprises to keep their mobile devices secured at all times."

Rick Justice, Chief Editor

What makes Bluefire Security an Info Security "Hot Company" 2006

Products & Technologies

Bluefire Security Technologies, Inc. is at the forefront of one of the most important issues facing IT directors today: the integrity and security of data stored and transmitted - to and from an enterprise network - via handheld mobile devices.

Comprehensive solution – Bluefire Security Technologies offers a complete security solution specifically designed for mobile handheld devices. The Bluefire Mobile Security™ Suite is the industry’s only fully integrated security solution including authentication, encryption, integrity monitoring, firewall, logging and central management. Bluefire enables the secure deployment and use of handhelds across the enterprise by allowing handheld devices to be secured as part of the IT network infrastructure. 

People & Investors

The company is led by Mark Komisky whose expertise lies in software and information systems technology, business contracting, intellectual property issues, and data analytic systems.

Investors include Grotech Capital Group, JK&B Capital, Walker Ventures and The Maryland Angels Council (MAC), llc.

Performance & Growth

Industry-recognized security products – Bluefire’s security products for mobile handheld devices support leading OS and hardware including Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 and Windows Mobile 5.0 for PocketPCs (including HP iPAQ and Mobile Messenger devices); Palm OS (for the Palm Treo 650) and devices from Samsung, Motorola and HTC. Bluefire products are certified by Cingular, RSA Security and the Cisco Technology Developers Program (CTDP) and are FIPS 140-2 compliant as outlined by NIST (see NIST.gov for details).

Industry Awards – Bluefire has received widespread recognition for its security products, including nominations and/or awards from Mobile Village, Planet PDA, SC Magazine, and the Software Information Industry Association. On a local level, Baltimore, MD-based Bluefire has been recognized by Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year 2005 awards in the Emerging Company category; and as “best new company” and “one of the best places by work” by Baltimore magazine.

Potential & Strategies

Industry Leadership – Bluefire has demonstrated its leadership on issues of importance to the information technology industry through its sponsorship of an online survey of enterprises on mobile wireless security; appearances by Bluefire executives at information industry events, including CTIA Wireless IT & Entertainment 2005 and the Smart Phone Summit 2005; and coverage by top trade publications and media including Fierce Wireless, SmartPhone Today, PDA Street, Entrepreneur Radio and Bloomberg Television.

Bluefire Partner Program consists of Technology Partners, Global System Integrators, and Value-Added Resellers (VARS) and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).

Bluefire Security Technologies, Inc.
1040 Hull Street, #101
Baltimore, MD 21230 USA
Tel: (410) 637-8160
Fax: (410) 637-8172
www.bluefiresecurity.com

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