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Nawzadi Group is seeking government grant funding to introduce advanced cybersecurity solutions for the semiconductor industry, focusing on U.S.-based technology firms. The company emphasizes the need for robust cybersecurity measures to protect against threats from countries like Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran, which are seen as significant risks to U.S. semiconductor intellectual property.
Their business model leverages artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to create scalable, proactive solutions that enhance threat detection, prevention, and response capabilities. Their product portfolio includes various cybersecurity offerings such as threat detection systems, security analytics, incident response tools, and employee training programs.
The company plans to invest in research and development to stay ahead of evolving cyber threats and enhance their AI capabilities. Key partnerships with U.S.-based cloud computing and cybersecurity firms are integral to their strategy, allowing them to collaborate on shared goals for safeguarding the tech industry.
Nawzadi Group's competitive edge lies in their development of proprietary tools such as the ACTION© suite, which includes advanced analytics and automated response systems designed specifically for protecting semiconductor supply chains and technology infrastructures. Their strong team, composed of veterans with extensive backgrounds in U.S. intelligence agencies, aims to deliver unparalleled expertise in cybersecurity.
Highlighting their status as a minority and veteran-owned business, the company asserts that funding will enable them to scale their operations and contribute significantly to the security of the U.S. semiconductor industry, especially in light of the increased importance of cybersecurity in today’s strategic landscape.
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General Information
Business Registration Number: S4193548
Location: CHANTILLY, VA, United States
Length of Operation: 11plus
Number of Employees: 11-25 Employees
Annual Gross Income: $250k to $500k
Annual Gross Expense: $100k to $250k
Open to Loans: YES
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Funding Usage
To introduce new product to the market. Nawzadi Group's semiconductor industry-focused cybersecurity solutions are based on scalable and adaptable architecture in synchronization with our modular integration points, hardware, and software components that will establish a flexible and agile framework to meet the current needs of the customer with a strong foundation to enable seamless command and control of all production capabilities. Nawzadi Group brings unparalleled experience not only on the domestic stage but across all Areas of Responsibility (AOR) of great importance to the US-based semiconductor sector, with a particular focus on Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran. Our key suppliers in achieving our mission are our US-based cloud storage and cloud computing solutions, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and Microsoft Azure. As we grow, we also plan to establish secure and dependable relationships with other US- based cybersecurity firms and government agencies to understand our shared goals and responsibilities in protecting the US-based tech industry.
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Business Plan
Business Model: Nawzadi Group is an AI-enabled cybersecurity company that aims to provide advanced and proactive cybersecurity solutions to protect US-based and US-born technology firms from evolving cyber threats. Leveraging the power of artificial intelligence (AI), our company offers innovative products and services that not only enhance threat detection, prevention, and response capabilities but predict threats as well. Value Proposition: The company's value proposition centers around the following key elements: - Cutting-edge Technology: Utilizing AI and machine learning algorithms to detect and mitigate sophisticated cyber threats in real-time. - Comprehensive Security: Providing end-to-end cybersecurity solutions that cover threat detection, prevention, incident response, and continuous monitoring. - Scalability and Adaptability: Offering scalable solutions that can adapt to the evolving threat landscape and meet the unique needs of different organizations. - Actionable Insights: Delivering actionable insights and intelligence to empower cybersecurity teams in making informed decisions. Target Market: Identify the specific target market segments for your AI-enabled cybersecurity company. Potential markets may include: - Enterprises: Small, medium, and large businesses across various industries, including finance, healthcare, retail, and technology. - Government Organizations: Federal, state, and local government agencies. - Critical Infrastructure: Power plants, transportation systems, telecommunications networks, etc. - Individuals: Offering cybersecurity solutions for personal use and home networks. Product Portfolio: Develop a range of AI-enabled cybersecurity products and services to address different security needs, including: - Threat Detection and Prevention Systems: AI-powered solutions that proactively identify and block known and emerging threats. - Security Analytics and Intelligence: Advanced analytics tools that provide insights into security events, anomalies, and trends. - Incident Response and Forensics: Tools and services to investigate and respond to cybersecurity incidents. - Vulnerability Management: Solutions that identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in systems and applications. - Employee Training and Awareness: Cybersecurity training programs to educate employees about best practices and potential threats. Research and Development: Invest in continuous research and development (R&D) efforts to stay ahead of cyber threats and develop cutting-edge AI algorithms. Key focus areas include: - AI-driven Threat Intelligence: Enhancing threat intelligence capabilities through machine learning and natural language processing. - Behavioral Analytics: Developing algorithms that analyze user and system behavior to identify anomalies and potential threats. - Automation and Orchestration: Streamlining incident response processes through automated workflows and integration with security tools. Strategic Partnerships and Alliances: Establish strategic partnerships and alliances with industry leaders, technology providers, and cybersecurity organizations. Collaborations can include: - Technology Partnerships: Collaborating with AI and cloud computing companies to enhance cybersecurity capabilities. - Threat Intelligence Sharing: Sharing threat intelligence with industry peers and participating in cybersecurity information-sharing communities. - Channel Partnerships: Partnering with system integrators and managed service providers to expand market reach and distribution channels. Sales and Marketing: Develop a robust sales and marketing strategy to reach target customers and generate demand. Key activities include: - Building a skilled sales team with expertise in cybersecurity solutions. - Participating in industry conferences, trade shows, and events. - Implementing digital marketing campaigns to raise awareness and generate leads. - Offering product demos, trials, and proof-of-concept engagements to showcase the effectiveness of AI-driven cybersecurity solutions. Revenue Streams: Generate revenue through various channels: - Product Sales: Selling AI-enabled cybersecurity software and hardware solutions directly to customers. - Subscription Model: Offering subscription-based services for ongoing threat detection, monitoring, and incident response. - Consulting and Professional Services: Providing cybersecurity consulting, implementation, and managed services. - Training and Education: Offering cybersecurity training programs and certifications. Cost Structure: Manage costs efficiently to maintain profitability. Key cost considerations include: - Research and Development: Investing in AI algorithm development, threat research, and technology enhancements. - Talent Acquisition Nawzadi Group is a minority and veteran-owned business. We are extremely well positioned to protect US-born and US-based semiconductor manufacturing, development, and research facilities. We are not shy to acknowledge that, in the modern world dominated by Great-Power Competition, our primary threats in the theft of semiconductor intellectual property are illicit activities out of Russia and China with their extension nodes in Iran and North Korea. We are developing a state-of-the art Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled alert and protection mechanism specifically built for the defense of semiconductor supply chains, communication channels, research and development facilities, and manufacturing plants. We are seeking funding to scale our ML/AI-enabled protection mechanism, which is proprietary and highly effective. This mechanism is designed specifically for the US-based semiconductor industry and utilizes leading-edge technology. The research and development of semiconductor chips are critical for the competitiveness of the US-based companies in the tech industry. However, the cybersecurity threats faced by these companies can be significant and the consequences of a cyberattack can be severe and irreversible. Cybersecurity measures developed purposely and specifically for semiconductor manufacturers by the Nawzadi Group can protect the US-based semiconductor industry from adversary theft, attacks, and derailment. Our Top Secret (TS) cleared and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) enabled team has worked in the Intelligence Community (IC) of the U.S. Government with a specialty in running critical missions in Cyber Security, Cyber Intelligence (Cyber/OSINT), Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Human Intelligence (HUMINT) sectors for over a decade. We have designed suitable solutions to multiple U.S. government requests for proposal (RFP’s) for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), National Security Agency (NSA), Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), and Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity. For the DIA, we have designed and managed a cyber program to automate and streamline the ingestion of global publicly available information (PAI), commercially available information (CAI) datasets, and to identify cyber threats to US soft- and hard-infrastructure with a specific focus on China and Russia. For the NSA, we have proposed and led programs to counter host-nation and international adversary illicit activity in war theaters. At DTRA, we have led a program on Cyber Intelligence to detect, exploit, and counter Russian, Chinese, and Iranian adversary actions in the cyber realm, with a specific focus on protecting US-based technology. We have worked on leading cutting-edge and state-of- the-art efforts at the DARPA and IARPA for their Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) research and development programs, with a particular focus on identifying and predicting Chinese and Russian illicit activity against US based soft- and hard infrastructures. At Nawzadi Group, we bring a strong and unmatched blend of leadership, global management experience, and technical expertise to successfully contribute to the requirements of the market, aimed at protecting, developing, and advancing the US semiconductor industry. We have adapted well to modern methods of project management. This includes addressing challenges such as ensuring mission focus and output during the Great Resignation, maintaining accountability and motivation in a virtual work environment, and delivering on promises for racial and gender equity. Most importantly, we recognize the need to constantly fine-tune and re-scope our leadership techniques to adjust to the fast-paced modern business world and meet the high expectations of the new working generation, including millennials, gen-x, and gen-z. We deem it a necessity that cybersecurity and cyber-defense be an integral part of the local economy. Through our proposed project AI Cyber Threat Obstruction, Identification & Nullification (ACTION) ©, we are perfectly and uniquely positioned, through our expertise in technology and understanding of the Great-Power Competition arena, to provide unmatched protection and defense to the US-based semiconductor industry, ultimately leading to the safeguard of the historic investment implemented by the US Government through the CHIPS Act.
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Self Identified Competition
Darktrace: Darktrace is a leading AI cybersecurity company that leverages machine learning and AI algorithms to detect and respond to cyber threats in real-time. Their AI-based platform autonomously learns the patterns of an organization's digital environment, identifying abnormal behaviors and potential security breaches. Darktrace's technology is designed to adapt and evolve alongside emerging threats. Cylance (now part of BlackBerry Limited): Cylance is known for its AI-powered endpoint protection platform. Their solution utilizes machine learning algorithms to analyze and identify potential threats based on file attributes and behaviors. Cylance's technology aims to prevent zero-day attacks and advanced persistent threats (APTs) by proactively blocking malicious activities. Vectra AI: Vectra AI specializes in AI-driven network detection and response (NDR). Their platform combines AI algorithms with behavioral analytics to detect and prioritize cyber threats across an organization's network infrastructure. Vectra AI's solution provides real-time visibility into potential threats, allowing security teams to respond quickly and effectively. AI/ML Enabled Cybersecurity In today's world of Great Power Competition, technological intellectual property (IP) theft is a significant threat. To address this threat, the Nawzadi Group is developing state-of-the-art Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled alert and protection mechanisms. Our technology specifically focuses on the protection US technology IP, supply chains, communication channels, research and development facilities, and manufacturing plants. We accomplish this through our proprietary suit of AI Cyber Threat Obstruction, Identification & Nullification (ACTION) © tools: ACTION© Suit: ML Enabled Anomaly Detection (MEAD)©: Machine learning algorithms that can be trained to recognize abnormal patterns of behavior in network traffic and detect potential cyberattack. Predictive AI Analytics (PAIA)©: AI-enabled models that can predict future cyberattacks based on historical data and current trends. Automated Threat Action Complex (ATAC)©: AI-enabled process and systems that can automatically respond to cyberattack in real-time. Behavioral Analysis of Systems and Environments (BASE)©: AI and machine learning-enabled process that can analyze user behavior and identify potential insider threats or malicious activity at the base of operation. OSINT Enabled Cybersecurity Nawzadi Group has a highly specialized OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) division that specifically focuses on gathering Publicly Available Information (PAI) and Commercially Available Information (CAI) data on Chinese and Russian actors in the cyberspace. We have proven that OSINT is a valuable tool in the field of cybersecurity, providing unparalleled benefits that can advance and enhance security posture. We utilize OSINT to complement our AI and ML-enabled cybersecurity processes through the following factors: Threat Intelligence Assessment: To develop effective countermeasures, OSINT is utilized to gather information on adversary threats, tactics, and targets. Systems Vulnerability Assessment: By collecting data from PAI and CAI sources, OSINT is utilized to identify potential vulnerabilities in systems, networks, and applications. Incident response: In the event of a security breach, OSINT is utilized to gather valuable information about the attacker and the motives. Tracking Money Flows: OSINT is utilized to track the flow of money used to fund illicit cyber activities. Competitive Intelligence: OSINT is utilized to gather information about foreign competitors and their activities. Native Level Subject Matter Expertise At Nawzadi Group, we fully recognize the vast threat to the US based semiconductor industry and the overall US technology sector that is coming out of China and Russia. Our Top Secret (TS) cleared and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) enabled team is composed of highly specialized Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) with over 50 years of experience in the US Intelligence Community (IC) working for such agencies as the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), National Security Agency (NSA), Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), the US State Department, and the US Treasury. Our team brings an unmatched expertise in understanding Chinese and Russian illicit actions against US interest. Our team has been on the leading edge of building technological solutions for the US IC to counter our adversaries’ actions. We have built state-of-the- art solutions for all the aforementioned agencies and have led multiple programs for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA).
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