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CENTRI
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centritechnology.com
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Private
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2010
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CENTRI is a Seattle-based private company founded in 2010 that provides cybersecurity solutions for the Internet of Things. The company targets IoT device operators and manufacturers with a horizontal segmentation approach, aiming to protect connected devices against cyber threats and address the expanding attack surface created by the rapid growth in connected device deployment. Its core technology is described as IoT security technology, though no proprietary features, product names, or technical architecture details are disclosed in available sources.

The company has raised approximately $25.8 million across five funding rounds spanning May 2010 to August 2014, with later-stage capital from LaunchCapital and earlier backing from Alliance of Angels and Matthew Pritzker Company. Leadership consists of three disclosed individuals: founder Merrill Dean, Chief Scientist Luis Paris, and Director Hadiya Masieh. Headcount is reported in the 11-50 range.

There is no disclosed revenue, pricing model, distribution channel, partnership, certification, patent, award, customer logo, or product launch in the available source material. Pricing is explicitly noted as not publicly disclosed. The company appears to operate with low public visibility, and the absence of any disclosed activity after 2014 limits any forward-looking assessment of current operating status.

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CENTRI is a Seattle-based private IoT security company founded in 2010 that provides cybersecurity solutions protecting connected devices for IoT device operators and manufacturers, having raised approximately $25.8 million across five funding rounds.

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1–10
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HeadquartersSeattle, United States
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Seattle
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United States
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North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Keyword5 values
IoT security solutions, device cybersecurity, connected device protection, IoT encryption software, network security platform
Industry2 codes
1IoT/Connected Risk Prevention & Parametric Triggers Platforms
CodeFSAGAGAGPrimaryYes
2Key Management, Encryption & Secrets Management (KMS/HSM/Vault)
CodeHDABAHAGPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)561621
  • Computer Systems Design and Related Services5415
Product category
IoT Security
Cost components4 values
Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales
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B2B
Offering typeSoftware
Software
Core offering1 text field

CENTRI provides advanced security technology for the Internet of Things (IoT). The company builds software-based security solutions designed to protect connected devices against cyber threats, addressing the expanding attack surface created by billions of IoT endpoints and serving IoT device operators and manufacturers.

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Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product and service1 record
1IoT Security Solutions
CategoryIoT Security
Scale indicator2 records

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Recent move6 records

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Expansion highlight3 records

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Peers10 records
1Armis
TypeDirect peer
Description

Armis is a leading IoT/OT asset visibility and security platform, directly competing with CENTRI in protecting connected devices from cyber threats across enterprise and industrial environments.

2Palo Alto Networks (IoT Security / Zingbox)
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Palo Alto Networks' IoT Security (built on the Zingbox acquisition) is a broad-incumbent offering that addresses connected-device security within its wider enterprise security platform, directly competing with CENTRI's IoT security positioning.

3Forescout
TypeDirect peer
Description

Forescout offers device visibility and compliance for IoT, OT, and IT environments, directly competing with CENTRI's focus on securing connected devices across enterprise networks.

4DigiCert IoT (formerly Mocana)
TypeEmerging player
Description

DigiCert's IoT suite (originally Mocana) provides device-identity, encryption, and firmware-integrity tooling for connected devices — directly comparable to CENTRI's encryption and secure-configuration capabilities for IoT endpoints.

5Karamba Security
TypeEmerging player
Description

Karamba Security provides embedded IoT/connected-vehicle security focused on device hardening and firmware protection, overlapping with CENTRI's device-level IoT security focus but concentrated in automotive and edge endpoints.

6Nozomi Networks
TypeDirect peer
Description

Nozomi Networks delivers OT and IoT security and visibility, competing directly with CENTRI on protecting connected devices and industrial control systems from cyber threats.

7Sectigo
TypeEmerging player
Description

Sectigo offers IoT identity, PKI, and device-security solutions that compete with CENTRI's encryption and trust-oriented IoT security capabilities, particularly for manufacturers embedding security at the device level.

8Tenable (Tenable.io / OT Security)
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Tenable's Nessus and OT Security products include IoT/connected-device vulnerability management as part of a broader exposure-management platform, positioning it as an incumbent alternative to CENTRI's focused IoT security offering.

9Claroty
TypeDirect peer
Description

Claroty provides cybersecurity for industrial IoT and operational technology (OT) environments, overlapping with CENTRI's device-protection value proposition in critical infrastructure and industrial segments.

10Microsoft Defender for IoT (CyberX)
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Microsoft's Defender for IoT (built on the acquired CyberX technology) provides enterprise-scale IoT/OT security as part of a broader cloud and security portfolio, overlapping with CENTRI's device-protection capabilities but bundled inside Microsoft's ecosystem.

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Weaknesses4 records

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Competitive moat2 records

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Key risks5 records

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Key highlights4 records

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Yes
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Profiles3 records

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Funding rounds5 records

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Investors3 records

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

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

CENTRI

IoT Securitycentritechnology.com

CENTRI is a Seattle-based private IoT security company founded in 2010 that provides cybersecurity solutions protecting connected devices for IoT device operators and manufacturers, having raised approximately $25.8 million across five funding rounds.

What CENTRI does

CENTRI is a Seattle-based private company founded in 2010 that provides cybersecurity solutions for the Internet of Things. The company targets IoT device operators and manufacturers with a horizontal segmentation approach, aiming to protect connected devices against cyber threats and address the expanding attack surface created by the rapid growth in connected device deployment. Its core technology is described as IoT security technology, though no proprietary features, product names, or technical architecture details are disclosed in available sources.

The company has raised approximately $25.8 million across five funding rounds spanning May 2010 to August 2014, with later-stage capital from LaunchCapital and earlier backing from Alliance of Angels and Matthew Pritzker Company. Leadership consists of three disclosed individuals: founder Merrill Dean, Chief Scientist Luis Paris, and Director Hadiya Masieh. Headcount is reported in the 11-50 range.

There is no disclosed revenue, pricing model, distribution channel, partnership, certification, patent, award, customer logo, or product launch in the available source material. Pricing is explicitly noted as not publicly disclosed. The company appears to operate with low public visibility, and the absence of any disclosed activity after 2014 limits any forward-looking assessment of current operating status.

CENTRI firmographics

Firmographics
Name
CENTRI
Website
https://centritechnology.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2010
Headcount range
1–10 employees
Short description
CENTRI is a Seattle-based private IoT security company founded in 2010 that provides cybersecurity solutions protecting connected devices for IoT device operators and manufacturers, having raised approximately $25.8 million across five funding rounds.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

CENTRI industry classification

Industry
Product category
IoT Security
NAICS
Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415)
akta.pro primary industry
IoT/Connected Risk Prevention & Parametric Triggers Platforms (FSAGAGAG)
akta.pro secondary industry
Key Management, Encryption & Secrets Management (KMS/HSM/Vault) (HDABAHAG)

Keywords

  • IoT security solutions
  • Device cybersecurity
  • Connected device protection
  • IoT encryption software
  • Network security platform

Where CENTRI is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Seattle
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Markets served

CENTRI business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Software
Cost components
Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

CENTRI product offering

Product offering

Core offering

CENTRI provides advanced security technology for the Internet of Things (IoT). The company builds software-based security solutions designed to protect connected devices against cyber threats, addressing the expanding attack surface created by billions of IoT endpoints and serving IoT device operators and manufacturers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • IoT Security Solutions

Companies that use CENTRI

Customer profile

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

CENTRI technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

CENTRI partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

CENTRI competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Armis: Armis is a leading IoT/OT asset visibility and security platform, directly competing with CENTRI in protecting connected devices from cyber threats across enterprise and industrial environments.
  • Forescout: Forescout offers device visibility and compliance for IoT, OT, and IT environments, directly competing with CENTRI's focus on securing connected devices across enterprise networks.
  • Nozomi Networks: Nozomi Networks delivers OT and IoT security and visibility, competing directly with CENTRI on protecting connected devices and industrial control systems from cyber threats.
  • Claroty: Claroty provides cybersecurity for industrial IoT and operational technology (OT) environments, overlapping with CENTRI's device-protection value proposition in critical infrastructure and industrial segments.

Broad incumbents

  • Palo Alto Networks (IoT Security / Zingbox): Palo Alto Networks' IoT Security (built on the Zingbox acquisition) is a broad-incumbent offering that addresses connected-device security within its wider enterprise security platform, directly competing with CENTRI's IoT security positioning.
  • Tenable (Tenable.io / OT Security): Tenable's Nessus and OT Security products include IoT/connected-device vulnerability management as part of a broader exposure-management platform, positioning it as an incumbent alternative to CENTRI's focused IoT security offering.
  • Microsoft Defender for IoT (CyberX): Microsoft's Defender for IoT (built on the acquired CyberX technology) provides enterprise-scale IoT/OT security as part of a broader cloud and security portfolio, overlapping with CENTRI's device-protection capabilities but bundled inside Microsoft's ecosystem.

Emerging players

  • DigiCert IoT (formerly Mocana): DigiCert's IoT suite (originally Mocana) provides device-identity, encryption, and firmware-integrity tooling for connected devices — directly comparable to CENTRI's encryption and secure-configuration capabilities for IoT endpoints.
  • Karamba Security: Karamba Security provides embedded IoT/connected-vehicle security focused on device hardening and firmware protection, overlapping with CENTRI's device-level IoT security focus but concentrated in automotive and edge endpoints.
  • Sectigo: Sectigo offers IoT identity, PKI, and device-security solutions that compete with CENTRI's encryption and trust-oriented IoT security capabilities, particularly for manufacturers embedding security at the device level.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights4 records

Customer concentration

CENTRI social profiles

Digital presence

CENTRI financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

CENTRI leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

CENTRI funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds5 records

Investors3 records

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

CENTRI M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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

Frequently asked questions about CENTRI

What does CENTRI do?

CENTRI provides advanced security technology for the Internet of Things (IoT). The company builds software-based security solutions designed to protect connected devices against cyber threats, addressing the expanding attack surface created by billions of IoT endpoints and serving IoT device operators and manufacturers.

Is CENTRI a public or private company?

CENTRI is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed.

When was CENTRI founded?

CENTRI was founded in 2010. It employs 1 to 10 people.

Where is CENTRI based?

CENTRI is headquartered in Seattle, United States, in the North America region.

Who are CENTRI's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Armis, Forescout, Nozomi Networks and Claroty. Broad incumbents are Palo Alto Networks (IoT Security / Zingbox), Tenable (Tenable.io / OT Security) and Microsoft Defender for IoT (CyberX). Emerging players are DigiCert IoT (formerly Mocana), Karamba Security and Sectigo.

Does CENTRI have an API?

No public API is recorded for CENTRI.

What industry is CENTRI in?

CENTRI's product category is IoT Security. Its primary akta.pro industry code is FSAGAGAG, IoT/Connected Risk Prevention & Parametric Triggers Platforms, with a secondary code of HDABAHAG, Key Management, Encryption & Secrets Management (KMS/HSM/Vault). Its NAICS code is 561621.

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EIN PresswireSecurity Blue Team Renames as Centri to Support Wider Cybersecurity Skills DevelopmentSecurity Blue Team will rename to Centri on June 1, 2026, reflecting its evolution into a broader cybersecurity training platform. The change affects only the domain and branding; existing certifications, services, and visual identity remain unchanged. The company, founded by Joshua Beaman, serves over 150,000 students globally.PR NewswireIoT Security Industry Report 2020-2025 with Analysis of Key Players Allot, Armis, CENTRI, Cisco, Forgerock, Fortinet, Gemalto, and IBM Amongst OthersResearch and Markets has added a new industry report forecasting the global IoT security market to reach US$ 40.7 Billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of approximately 26% from 2020 to 2025. The report identifies rising cyber terrorism threats and rapid IoT adoption as primary drivers for this expansion. It provides a detailed analysis of key market players including Allot, Armis, Cisco, Fortinet, and IBM.PR NewswireAgilePQ's Centri Acquisition Cements its Position at the Forefront of IoT CybersecurityAgilePQ, a Salt Lake City-based software company specializing in IoT and post-quantum data security, announced its acquisition of Centri, an IoT cybersecurity company known for over-the-air device retrofit technology. The deal adds nine Centri patents to AgilePQ's portfolio, bringing the combined company to 17 issued and 16 pending patents focused on data security and cryptographic implementation. Michael Mackey, a former Centri executive, has joined AgilePQ as chief technology officer to lead the integration of Centri's legacy encryption technology into AgilePQ's post-quantum security solutions.PR NewswireCENTRI Technology, Atonomi and Swytch Renew Year-Long Partnership to Deploy Blockchain-Based Tools in IoT Data Collection and Device SecurityCENTRI Technology and its blockchain subsidiary Atonomi announced the renewal of their year-long partnership with Swytch, a blockchain-based energy platform, to continue deploying secure blockchain tools for IoT data collection and device security in renewable energy markets. The partnership will expand into business development deals with large IoT, telecom, and energy firms across Europe, Asia, and Latin America, with a joint announcement planned for the Mobile World Congress Americas in October 2019. The three companies are combining their blockchain solutions to provide secured data sessions and immutable device identity validation for energy collection points and connected devices.PR NewswireSwytch Engages CENTRI's Protected Sessions to Enable a Layered Security Architecture for Devices Utilizing Swytch's Blockchain-Based PlatformSwytch, a blockchain-based clean energy platform, announced a partnership with CENTRI Technology to integrate CENTRI's Protected Sessions security offering into Swytch's Open Oracle technology for tracking renewable energy utilization. The integration will enable secure, authenticated communication between IoT devices on a global scale as part of Swytch's token-based reward system for sustainable behavior. Both companies framed the partnership as essential infrastructure for emerging sustainability metrics and impact-based valuation frameworks.PR NewswireAssess-IoT and CENTRI Technology announce partnership for creating and delivering secure and trusted capabilities for IoTCENTRI Technology and Assess-IoT announced a partnership on November 1, 2018, aimed at delivering IoT consulting services and security solutions. The collaboration focuses on addressing issues related to data and communications security for IoT devices, which are becoming increasingly vital for businesses undergoing digital transformation. The partnership is expected to impact multiple markets that require robust IoT security protocols.GlobeNewswireCENTRI Technology Inc. Appoints Technology and Innovation Leader Robert Strickland as CEO of CENTRI and AtonomiRobert Strickland was appointed CEO of CENTRI Technology and its blockchain arm Atonomi, bringing over 30 years of technology leadership. Vaughan Emery will become Founder & Evangelist of Atonomi, focusing on global partnerships and user communities. Strickland previously served as CIO at T-Mobile USA and CTO at Cricket Wireless.PR NewswireCENTRI to Demonstrate Complete Chip to Cloud Data Security Following Platform Security Architecture (PSA) PrinciplesCENTRI Technology announced that its IoT security solution IoTAS achieved performance metrics 50 to 240 times faster than open source security standards in tests validated by Arm, the semiconductor IP company. The company will demonstrate IoTAS data security on Armv8-M architecture using a Nuvoton Arm Cortex-M23 microcontroller at Embedded World 2018 in Nuremberg, Germany from February 27 to March 1. The technology targets small, low-power IoT and embedded devices that previously lacked resources for heavyweight security, with availability also for Cortex-M3 and Cortex-M4 processors.PR NewswireCENTRI Technology Launches Atonomi Network to Bring Security and Trust to Internet of ThingsCENTRI Technology, through its blockchain arm Atonomi, launched the Atonomi Network on December 5, 2017, in Seattle — a blockchain-based security protocol built on Ethereum technology that provides immutable identity and reputation validation for IoT devices ranging from home automation to industrial infrastructure. The project, backed by venture capital firm LaunchCapital, aims to enable secure device-to-device transactions at scale for billions of IoT devices, addressing critical security gaps in the current IoT ecosystem. CENTRI is backed by over $20 million in funding from US venture capital investors.PR NewswireCENTRI Technology presenta la Atonomi Network, que aporta seguridad y confianza a la Internet de las CosasCENTRI Technology, through its blockchain division Atonomi, announced the launch of the Atonomi Network, a blockchain-based security protocol designed to provide identity validation and reputation tracking for IoT devices ranging from smart home systems to industrial infrastructure. The network, built on Ethereum technology and funded by venture capital firm LaunchCapital, aims to address critical IoT security gaps by enabling immutable device identity verification and autonomous device-to-device operations. The advisory board includes prominent figures from blockchain and cybersecurity sectors such as Ambisafe, SRI International, CipherTrace, and Talla.