What FoxGuard Solutions does

FoxGuard Solutions is a privately held, U.S.-based provider of operational technology (OT) cybersecurity software, managed services, and custom ruggedized computing hardware for critical infrastructure operators, headquartered in Christiansburg, Virginia, and operating as a subsidiary of Framatome. The company's cybersecurity offering centers on the Cyberwatch Platform, which unifies asset consolidation, vulnerability management, compliance management, patch management (via Patchintel aggregating roughly 27 patch sources and Deploy for distribution), and passive OT asset discovery through the Foxguard Discover / Seckiot Sensor. Its solutions are mapped to NERC CIP, NEI, NIST CSF, NIS2, CRA, and IEC 62443 compliance frameworks, with a leadership footprint in NERC CIP audit processes and a compliance-focused podcast positioning the firm as a regulatory authority.

The hardware business designs and manufactures ruggedized computing platforms — GRID-FS1 for electrical substations (IEC 61850-3 / IEEE 1613), GRID-FS3 for power plant control systems, and GS ODYSSEY for marine environments (IEC-60945) — alongside workstation computers, AI/visual GPU compute systems, and VR/MR training solutions developed with Vrgineers. FoxGuard reports being trusted by 700+ customers across energy, utilities, nuclear, aerospace, defense, and manufacturing, with named deployments including Minnkota Power Cooperative, BAE Systems Ordnance Systems, and European and U.S. nuclear power plant operators.

FoxGuard monetizes through four revenue streams: recurring cybersecurity software subscriptions, custom computing hardware sales, professional and managed services (including vulnerability management as a service), and lifecycle support. Go-to-market combines enterprise direct sales (demo/trial-led with 24-hour response), channel partnerships with Dell, HPE, Nvidia, Supermicro, Advantech, Owl Cyber Defense, and TXOne Networks, and thought-leadership marketing through its "Decoding NERC CIP & OT Security" podcast and conference participation (S4x25, Level Zero). The company operates across North America (primary), Europe (via NIS2-aligned nuclear deployments), and globally through custom hardware deliveries to industrial customers.

Name

FoxGuard Solutions

Legal name

FoxGuard Solutions

Website

https://foxguardsolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

FoxGuard Solutions provides OT cybersecurity software (Cyberwatch Platform), managed services, and custom ruggedized computing hardware for critical infrastructure operators in energy, utilities, nuclear, aerospace, and defense, serving 700+ customers as a Framatome subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

OT Cybersecurity & Critical Infrastructure Computing

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Security Systems Services (56162)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)

akta.pro primary industry

Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) & NERC-CIP Compliance (HDADAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Grid Cyber Risk Management, Governance, Compliance & Audit (NERC CIP/IEC 62443) (EUADANAC), Critical Infrastructure Protection Platforms & Security Orchestration (Asset Inventory/CMDB, Policy Enforcement) (EUADANAL), Physical Security Systems & Perimeter Protection (Substations, Control Centers) (EUADANAK)

Keywords

• OT cybersecurity
• Vulnerability management
• Patch management
• Ruggedized computing
• Critical infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Christiansburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Cybersecurity Software Subscriptions: Recurring subscription revenue from Cyberwatch platform including vulnerability management, patch management, and compliance reporting. Delivered as managed services for OT security and compliance.
2. Custom Computing Hardware Sales: One-time and project-based revenue from custom-built ruggedized computers, rack solutions, workstations, and small form factor systems for mission-critical industries.
3. Professional Services: Consulting, design, integration, and support services including risk assessments, program development, audit preparation, training, and system hardening.
4. Managed Services: Ongoing managed services including continuous vulnerability assessments, patch management as a service, vulnerability management as a service, and dedicated OEM services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

FoxGuard Solutions provides the Cyberwatch Platform — an integrated OT cybersecurity platform covering asset consolidation, vulnerability management, compliance management, patch management, and patch deployment — alongside custom-engineered ruggedized computers (GRID-FS1 substations, GRID-FS3 power plants, GS ODYSSEY marine) and AI/visual compute systems for utilities, nuclear, defense, and manufacturing customers. The company also delivers professional and managed services spanning consulting, design, build, integration, supply chain, and lifecycle support, all oriented toward NERC CIP, NEI, NIST CSF, NIS2, and CRA compliance for critical infrastructure operators.

Product overview

FoxGuard Solutions offers two interconnected solution lines: cybersecurity software and services centered on the Cyberwatch Platform, and custom computing solutions. The Cyberwatch Platform is a unified cybersecurity platform providing vulnerability management, asset consolidation, compliance management, and patch management (via Patchintel and Deploy sub-modules) for OT environments. Supporting the platform are Foxguard Discover for passive OT asset discovery and threat detection (incorporating Seckiot technology via the Foxguard Seckiot Sensor), Foxguard Patchintel for OT patch intelligence aggregation, and Foxguard Deploy for patch distribution. On the computing side, FoxGuard designs and manufactures custom ruggedized computers for extreme environments, including the GRID-FS1 (electrical substations), GRID-FS3 (power plant control systems), and GS ODYSSEY (marine-grade). They also offer AI and Visual Systems (rackmount GPU systems for edge AI and visual workloads), Workstation Computers, and Small Form Factor / Mini PCs. Computing services span Consulting & Design, Build & Integration, Supply Chain & Partnerships, and Support & Optimization. FoxGuard additionally provides VR/XR training solutions including XTAL 3 headset configurations and portable/classroom trainers in partnership with Vrgineers. Their compliance and cybersecurity services support NERC CIP, NEI, NIST CSF, NIS2, and CRA frameworks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cyberwatch Platform: Vulnerability management, asset consolidation, compliance management, patch management, and patch deployment platform for OT environments
• Patchintel
• Foxguard Discover (Seckiot)
• Deploy
• GRID-FS1
• GS ODYSSEY
• GRID-FS3

Products and services

• Cyberwatch Platform FoxGuard's primary cybersecurity platform for OT environments providing vulnerability management, asset consolidation, compliance management, patch management (via Patchintel aggregation of ~27 patch sources and Deploy distribution), and passive asset discovery (via Foxguard Discover / Seckiot Sensor), targeted at utilities, nuclear operators, defense contractors, and industrial firms subject to NERC CIP, NEI, NIST CSF, NIS2, and CRA.
• GRID-FS1 Rugged Substation Computer Ruggedized computer built and certified to IEC 61850-3 and IEEE 1613 standards for reliable performance in electrical substation environments; configurable as rackmount or wall-mount and designed for utility and grid operators.
• GRID-FS3 Power Plant Computer Ruggedized computer engineered with industrial-grade components, enhanced cooling, and vibration protection for power plant control systems, suited to high-temperature, high-humidity, and earthquake-prone environments and dimensionally matched to legacy systems for replacement.
• GS ODYSSEY Marine Computer Marine-grade computer built to IEC-60945 standards using corrosion-resistant materials and industrial-grade components, designed to withstand shock, vibration, extreme temperatures, and corrosive sea air for marine and offshore operators.
• Workstation Computers Custom-built workstations for 3D rendering, data analysis, and advanced simulations, delivered with components sourced from Dell, HPE, and Supermicro for demanding engineering and SCADA environments.
• AI and Visual Systems (Rackmount GPU Systems) Purpose-built rackmount GPU compute platforms for AI processing, computer vision, and immersive VR/AR environments, integrating NVIDIA, PNY, MSI, Intel, and AMD components for edge AI and visual workloads.
• XTAL 3 Headset Series Premium VR/MR headset line (XTAL 3 VR, XTAL 3 NEO, XTAL 3 CAVU) supplied by FoxGuard in partnership with Vrgineers, featuring 180-degree field of view and 4K resolution per eye for tactical and mission training applications.
• Portable Trainer (XTAL 3 VR + Bantam III) All-in-one portable VR training solution combining the Vrgineers XTAL 3 VR headset with FoxGuard's Bantam III computer, seat, rudder pedals, flight controls, and accessories in a single Pelican case for tactical and mission training across multiple aircraft types.
• Consulting & Design Services Consultative engineering design and computer prototyping services in which FoxGuard designs, builds, and tests custom compute prototypes based on customer specifications for mission-critical industries.
• Build & Integration Services Application-specific custom compute build and integration services covering component sourcing, budget optimization, and full product lifecycle planning to convert prototypes into production-ready systems.
• Supply Chain & Sourcing Services Supply chain and sourcing services leveraging FoxGuard's industry partner network and proprietary automated inventory tooling to maintain critical components, reduce total landed cost, maximize quality, and shorten delivery times for custom compute builds.
• Support & Optimization Services Product lifecycle management services spanning concept to end-of-life, keeping custom compute systems operational and current from design through retirement and beyond for mission-critical customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces patch discovery time by consolidating 27+ patch sources into unified monthly reporting
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Owl Cyber DefensecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 May 2026Strategic partnership announced May 26, 2026 to enhance cybersecurity for the North American electrical grid. Combines Owl's one-way data transfer technology with FoxGuard's OT security and patch management solutions. Delivers tested reference architectures enabling utilities to safely connect operational technology and IT systems without exposing critical infrastructure to external threats. Addresses NERC CIP and IEC 62443 cybersecurity standards compliance.
• TXOne NetworkscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 May 2025Partnership announced May 28, 2025 to strengthen OT cybersecurity in the energy industry. FoxGuard, strongly entrenched in North American energy sector, offers, architects, deploys and supports TXOne Networks' industrial cybersecurity solutions.
• DellflagshipTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for custom compute solutions. Dell enterprise hardware integrated into FoxGuard's custom computing platforms for mission-critical applications.
• Hewlett Packard EnterpriseflagshipTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for enterprise compute solutions. HPE hardware incorporated into custom computing solutions for demanding environments.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership providing software platform integration for FoxGuard's computing solutions and cybersecurity platforms.
• NvidiaflagshipTechnology or IntegrationGPU technology partnership for AI and visual systems. Nvidia GPUs integrated into high-performance compute platforms for AI processing, computer vision, and VR/AR applications.
• SupermicrocoreTechnology or IntegrationServer and storage technology partnership for custom compute solutions. Supermicro infrastructure components used in ruggedized and rackmount systems.
• AdvantechcoreTechnology or IntegrationIndustrial computing technology partnership for embedded and rugged computing solutions in mission-critical environments.
• VrgineerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVR/MR headset partnership delivering immersive training solutions. Integration of Vrgineers' XTAL 3 headsets with FoxGuard's GPU compute platforms for tactical and mission training applications. Three configurations available: XTAL 3 VR, XTAL 3 NEO, and XTAL 3 CAVU.
• MSIcoreTechnology or IntegrationLaptop and workstation technology partnership for mission-ready computing. MSI laptops customized with TAA compliance and DoD compliant features including wireless communication removal. Personal AI supercomputer solutions based on NVIDIA DGX Spark platform.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Dragos: Dragos is a leading OT/ICS cybersecurity platform vendor serving utilities, oil & gas, and manufacturing with asset discovery, vulnerability management, and threat detection. Direct overlap with FoxGuard's Cyberwatch platform and NERC CIP compliance focus, with broader platform coverage and significantly larger venture backing.
• Cybernet Manufacturing: Cybernet Manufacturing builds ruggedized and fanless computers for healthcare, industrial, and military applications. Direct peer in the custom ruggedized computing hardware segment where FoxGuard's GRID-FS1, GRID-FS3, and GS ODYSSEY compete.
• Nozomi Networks: Nozomi Networks delivers OT and IoT security and visibility, with solutions used by utilities, manufacturing, and critical infrastructure operators. Direct overlap with FoxGuard's Foxguard Discover asset discovery and vulnerability management capabilities.
• TXOne Networks: TXOne Networks provides OT-native endpoint security and network segmentation for industrial environments, with particular strength in energy and manufacturing. FoxGuard is TXOne's North American deployment partner, making them both peers and channel partners.
• Owl Cyber Defense: Owl Cyber Defense specializes in cross-domain and one-way data transfer solutions for critical infrastructure and defense. FoxGuard's May 2026 strategic partnership combines Owl's data diode technology with FoxGuard's OT patch management — both serve the same utility and defense OT security buyer base.
• Claroty: Claroty provides cybersecurity for industrial control systems and OT environments, with strong focus on critical infrastructure and manufacturing. Direct competitor in OT asset visibility, vulnerability management, and network monitoring for utilities and industrial customers.

Broad incumbents

• Tripwire (Fortra): Tripwire (now part of Fortra) provides ICS/SCADA security, configuration monitoring, and vulnerability management for industrial environments. Competes in similar utility and critical infrastructure accounts with broader enterprise security portfolio.
• Honeywell Forge Cybersecurity: Honeywell Forge Cybersecurity bundles OT cybersecurity, managed security services, and industrial process control expertise for utilities, refineries, and manufacturing. Major industrial incumbent with OT security offerings overlapping FoxGuard's energy and nuclear customer base.
• Tenable (Tenable OT / Nessus): Tenable is a large, established vulnerability management vendor with Tenable OT and Nessus covering IT and OT environments. Broad incumbent in vulnerability management with overlap to FoxGuard's Patchintel and Cyberwatch offering, though Tenable's strength is IT-centric and broader enterprise.
• Schneider Electric Cybersecurity: Schneider Electric offers EcoStruxure cybersecurity solutions covering industrial control systems, power, and building automation. Large industrial automation incumbent serving utilities and critical infrastructure, competing with FoxGuard's ruggedized computing hardware and OT software in energy accounts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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