Cylance develops a cloud-based cybersecurity platform that predicts and prevents advanced threats and malware
Cylance, founded in 2012 in Irvine, California, pioneered the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning in cybersecurity to shift from reactive to proactive threat prevention. Its flagship product, CylancePROTECT, analyzes the DNA of code to predict and prevent malware execution, while CylanceOPTICS offers AI-driven endpoint detection and response capabilities. The company's innovative approach gained significant traction, leading to its acquisition by BlackBerry in 2019 for $1.4 billion. Under BlackBerry, Cylance's technology was integrated into broader cybersecurity solutions. In December 2024, Arctic Wolf acquired Cylance, aiming to enhance its own cybersecurity offerings with Cylance's AI-driven technologies.