SideChannel announced the launch of Enclave™, a microsegmentation software platform designed to offer small and midsize businesses (SMBs) a cost-effective solution to simplify and maintain a segmented network with minimal IT administration and maintenance. A comprehensive cloud and network security solution, Enclave enables IT personnel to easily segment their company's network, quickly organize individuals and machines to each individual's workload level, then implement security controls across all segments. The platform sets the foundation for a Zero Trust network security model while shrinking the attack surface area exposed to intruders.

Enclave simultaneously empowers IT to contain breaches faster, decrease outages, reduce latency, and strengthen the organizations' overall security defense. The platform was developed internally by SideChannel and its team of former Chief Security Information Officers (CISO) with a combined experience of over 400 years leading cybersecurity initiatives for enterprise organizations and government agencies. Enclave was strategically designed and purposefully built to serve the growing security needs of SMBs, a traditionally underserved market that is more prone to cyberattacks but limited by smaller budgets, inadequate IT security staffing, and lack of cybersecurity awareness among top executives.

Unlike enterprises and large-scale businesses, SMBs often lack the IT security staff and resources needed to effectively implement a Zero Trust security framework and microsegmentation to protect the organization's data and assets. Meanwhile, reports show cyberattacks on SMBs have increased in recent years as organizations' network attack surface has grown exponentially with remote and in-office workers increasingly relying on cloud environments, mobile devices, software applications, and third-party suppliers to conduct business. Enclave's introduction to the market represents SideChannel's first product release, expanding upon its cybersecurity services in providing middle market companies with highly experienced virtual CISOs at a potentially lower cost than hiring a full-time CISO or building an in-house information security team.

Launched in 2017, SideChannel has continued to expand its service offering, workforce, and customer base. To date, the company has attracted over 20 vCISOs to serve more than 50 clients across industries, including fintech, biotech, healthcare, manufacturing, legal, defense, and technology services.