Embedded security solutions for critical devices, systems, and infrastructure.
Founded in 2011 by Dr. Ang Cui, Red Balloon Security emerged out of Columbia University’s Intrusion Detection Lab, specializing in versatile, host-based security solutions that deliver continuous run-time defense for the devices powering critical infrastructure worldwide.
Supported by our multifaceted team of engineers, researchers, and security professionals, we have identified and responsibly disclosed vulnerabilities across an array of widely available commercial products, advancing the resilience of embedded security through published research and industry collaboration.
Red Balloon Security is trusted and deployed by the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Air Force Research Laboratory, and Fortune 500 companies across aerospace, automotive, enterprise IT, telecommunications, and other critical sectors.
Deploy layered runtime protections to harden embedded software against exploitation—without redesigning your system.
Threat-driven assessments, reverse engineering, and remediation guidance for devices across architectures and OS environments.
Responsible vulnerability research and collaboration to strengthen the resilience of widely deployed embedded systems.
Contact Red Balloon Security to explore our dynamic suite of embedded security solutions and secure your critical hardware today.
