OPSWAT Founder Benny Czarny challenges industry to rethink cybersecurity in new book: "Cybersecurity Upside Down" The book offers a fresh perspective on long-standing assumptions about defending against cyber threats and educates readers on the importance of a prevention-first mindset. Mar 19, 2026 by OPSWAT TAMPA, Fla. - March 19, 2026- OPSWAT Founder and CEO Benny Czarny has released his first book "Cybersecurity Upside Down", calling on organizations to rethink their cybersecurity strategies. The book offers a fresh perspective on long-standing assumptions about defending against cyber threats and educates readers on the importance of a prevention-first mindset. Drawing on more than two decades of experience building cybersecurity technologies, Czarny argues that many modern cyberattacks succeed because security strategies focus on detecting threats after they enter a system. AI is adding to the challenge as threats are evolving faster than traditional detection tools can keep pace. In Cybersecurity Upside Down, he outlines a new approach to cybersecurity based on the principle that organizations should treat every file entering their systems as untrusted until verified as safe. Challenging the status quo, Czarny explains why relying solely on antivirus and similar tools is insufficient. He argues that this approach creates a continuous "vicious cycle," as detection can never be perfect. Instead, he advocates Deep Content Disarm and Reconstruction (Deep CDR(TM) Technology) technology as a prevention approach that assumes files may be malicious and automatically rebuilds safe versions before they enter systems. Czarny comments: "For years the cybersecurity industry tried to achieve prevention through detection which worked for a time. But that model is broken. Attackers can now generate new threats faster than we can detect them, and AI is accelerating the problem." Combining personal insights, industry analysis, and practical guidance for business leaders, the book calls on governments and policymakers to rethink cybersecurity standards and national initiatives with a stronger focus on prevention-based controls. Czarny distills complex security concepts into accessible insights, and the book brings these concepts to life with striking visuals and graphic design, including illustrations by artist Serge Seidlitz. Cybersecurity Upside Down examines today's threat landscape and the strategies needed to defend against it. In the book Czarny outlines: * How to break the cycle of "detect and respond" with a new model: prevention through file regeneration. * How CDR works and how it compares to other cybersecurity solutions. * Why signature-based and AI-driven detection tools cannot keep pace with modern cyber threats. Throughout the book Czarny shares insights from his personal journey, transforming OPSWAT from a modest startup into a global leader, protecting critical infrastructure worldwide. Adds Czarny: "This book is my personal reflection on why there is an urgent need for a fundamental reset on tackling cyber threats. The message is simple: it is time to reverse the detection-based models we have relied on and think prevention first." Benny Czarny is the founder and CEO of OPSWAT, a global cybersecurity company focused on protecting the world's most critical infrastructure. For more than two decades, Benny has worked closely with governments, enterprises, and security teams to address the growing gap between cybersecurity theory and real-world attacks. His work on file sanitization and prevention-first security has influenced how organizations think about trust, data movement, and risk. Cybersecurity Upside Down is his first book and a culmination of lessons learned while challenging some of the most deeply held assumptions in cybersecurity. Book details. * Cybersecurity Upside Down * Release date: January 14, 2026 * Availability: Amazon and Blurb * Page count: 202 pages * ISBN: 979-8994580707 Book signing: RSA Conference 2026. Benny Czarny will be signing copies of his book at the RSA Conference. Attendees are invited to meet the author at OPSWAT's RSAC booth #854 on * Monday, March 23: 5:30-6:30 p.m. * Tuesday, March 24: 10:30-11:30 a.m. * Wednesday, March 25: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Code Red Communications Get the latest OPSWAT company updates along with event information and the news that's driving the industry forward. Follow OPSWAT on your LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube for more! Stay up-to-date with OPSWAT! Sign up today to receive the latest company updates, stories, event info, and more.

OPSWAT appoints M.Tech as distribution partner in Singapore to strengthen IT and OT cybersecurity resilience. Collaboration offers scalable, proven cybersecurity solutions for critical infrastructure Feb 20, 2026 by OPSWAT Singapore, Feb. 19-OPSWAT, a global leader in critical infrastructure protection (CIP) cybersecurity solutions, appointed M.Tech as a new distribution partner in Singapore. As part of the collaboration, M.Tech will provide OPSWAT's comprehensive IT/OT cybersecurity platform to help regional organizations to secure their file-based workflows and strengthen resilience against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. By partnering with M.Tech, OPSWAT is expanding its presence in Asia Pacific with a regional leader of cybersecurity services that has a strong vendor portfolio and deep technical expertise from pre- to post-sales support. Together, OPSWAT is well positioned to support organizations in Singapore with scalable, proven cybersecurity solutions that protect critical infrastructure and enable secure digital operations. Nick Turnbull Vice President of Sales, Asia Pacific Japan at OPSWAT Headquartered in Singapore, M.Tech operates a regional network of 24 offices across 13 countries, providing on-the-ground sales, technical, logistics and marketing support to reseller partners throughout APAC. Through partnerships with established, market-leading technology vendors, M.Tech supports a broad partner ecosystem and can now deliver OPSWAT's solutions throughout the region and has been serving as a distribution partner to OPSWAT in India for several years. OPSWAT is thrilled to be expanding its partnership with OPSWAT. This collaboration strengthens its commitment to bringing best-in-class cybersecurity solutions to businesses in Singapore. M.Tech's established network and technical expertise, combined with OPSWAT's leadership in critical infrastructure cybersecurity and its end-to-end IT/OT cybersecurity platform, will empower organizations in the region to proactively combat cyber threats, ensure file security, and build resilience against OT attacks. OPSWAT look forward to working closely with OPSWAT and its reseller partners to deliver comprehensive and actionable security outcomes in today's evolving threat landscape. Foo Fang Yong Executive Director at M.Tech About OPSWAT. For the last 20 years OPSWAT, a global leader in IT, OT, and ICS critical infrastructure cybersecurity, has continuously evolved an end-to-end solutions platform that gives public and private sector organizations and enterprises the critical advantage needed to protect their complex networks and ensure compliance. Empowered by a "Trust no file. Trust no device.(TM)" philosophy, OPSWAT solves customers' challenges around the world with zero-trust solutions and patented technologies across every level of their infrastructure, securing their networks, data, and devices, and preventing known and unknown threats, zero-day attacks, and malware. Discover how OPSWAT protects the world's critical infrastructure and helps secure its way of life; visit www.opswat.com. Media Contact Victoria Huang GM, OPSWAT Taiwan and APAC Marketing Manager Get the latest OPSWAT company updates along with event information and the news that's driving the industry forward. Follow OPSWAT on your LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube for more! Stay up-to-date with OPSWAT! Sign up today to receive the latest company updates, stories, event info, and more.

OPSWAT appoints Bill Carey as Chief Financial Officer. Jan 29, 2026 by OPSWAT TAMPA, Fla. - Jan. 29, 2026 - OPSWAT, a global leader in critical infrastructure protection (CIP) cybersecurity solutions, today announced that Bill Carey has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The technology finance executive will lead OPSWAT's financial strategy and governance as the company continues to scale its business and expand cybersecurity solutions for critical infrastructure. Carey succeeds Simon Ho as Chief Financial Officer. Ho, who has held the role since Feb. 2020, will retire and remain available in an advisory capacity to the CFO. During his tenure, OPSWAT built a robust, end-to-end financial foundation, spanning financial planning and analysis (FP&A), revenue operations, tax, and core financial operations, to enable global growth. Bill brings extensive leadership experience guiding technology companies through rapid growth and transformation. His proven ability to drive growth with financial discipline and public company experience makes him the right financial leader for OPSWAT. I want to thank Simon Ho for his six years of wide-ranging contributions and impeccable leadership. Founder and CEO at OPSWAT Prior to joining OPSWAT, Carey served as interim Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer at Couchbase. During his tenure, he played a key role in the company's successful initial public offering in 2021, helping guide financial reporting, compliance, and governance processes required for the transition to a publicly traded company. My core motivation to join OPSWAT is the chance to be part of an amazing story. This story isn't just about growth - it's about a culture of innovation that has consistently moved ahead of the market curve. What makes this opportunity even more compelling is the specific moment OPSWAT is at. Benny has built something special with strong fundamentals, and I am excited by the challenge of preparing the organization for the next chapter of scaling with velocity. Bill Carey Chief Financial Officer at OPSWAT Carey holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from North Carolina State University. About OPSWAT. For the last 20 years OPSWAT, a global leader in IT, OT, and ICS critical infrastructure cybersecurity, has continuously evolved an end-to-end solutions platform that gives public and private sector organizations and enterprises the critical advantage needed to protect their complex networks and ensure compliance. Empowered by a "Trust no file. Trust no device.(TM)" philosophy, OPSWAT solves customers' challenges around the world with zero-trust solutions and patented technologies across every level of their infrastructure, securing their networks, data, and devices, and preventing known and unknown threats, zero-day attacks, and malware. Discover how OPSWAT protects the world's critical infrastructure and helps secure its way of life; visit www.opswat.com.