SpiderOak Chairman Charles Beames was recently published in Forbes, where he discusses the critical role commercial innovation must play in strengthening the future of U.S. space assets and national security.

After years of hesitation, the national security space community is finally boarding the commercial space train, one that many of us have been pushing for since the early 2000’s. The momentum is exciting, but long overdue. In the past decade, the United States has seen a transformation in space capabilities, driven not by government labs or legacy contractors, but by private capital and market-driven innovation. And the results speak for themselves: faster timelines, lower costs, and more resilient architectures—all achieved without compromising mission success.

AI-Driven ⢠Innovation Incubates the Future: World Top-performing Incubator Conference Opens in Lingang

SHANGHAI, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 26, the World Top-performing Incubator Conference 2026 officially opened at the Lingang Center. Themed "AI-Driven ⢠Innovation Incubates the Future", this year's conference has joined hands strategically with the World Laureates Forum for the first time, holding its sessions in the same week. Together they have built a full-chain acceleration mechanism vertically linking "scientific discovery--technology transformation--industrial incubation", seeking to answer the defining question of our era: how to move from the "first kilometer" to the "last kilometer".

As China's benchmark international event dedicated to deep-tech incubation, the World Top-performing Incubator Conference 2026 will be held from October 26 to 28, followed on October 31 by a deep-tech transformation forum staged in conjunction with the World Laureates Forum. The events will focus on achieving an institutional coupling between the original innovation capacity of top-tier scientists and the transformation capacity of top-class incubators, promoting the efficient implementation and transformation of cutting-edge scientific achievements, and connecting the innovation chain that runs from basic research to industrial application.

At the opening ceremony, a signing session was held for WLF & WTIC strategic cooperation, with Shanghai Technology Business Incubation Association (STBIA) and World Laureates Foundation (WLF) signing a strategic cooperation agreement.

At the forum, the "2026 Shanghai Incubator Ecosystem White Paper" is released, providing a systematic overview of the status quo and future trends of incubator development in Shanghai.

Building on three years of accumulated experience, the World Top-performing Incubator Conference has achieved a cumulative total exposure of over 21 million views, covered more than 50 countries and regions, and attracted over 200 speakers (including more than 70 international guests), continuing to serve as a "connector of global incubators and catalyst for innovation ecosystems". Moving from a "discussion-based platform" to a "symbiotic network", and from a one-off event to a regular mechanism, this year's conference takes the dual-wheel drive of "WLF + WTIC" as its core propeller, enabling original innovation to advance more rapidly into the main arena of economic development, bringing global wisdom together in Lingang, landing cutting-edge achievements in the Special Area, and delivering China's incubation model to the world, thereby continuously injecting strategic momentum into Shanghai's efforts to build a globally influential center for science and technology innovation and into the Lingang Special Area's efforts to create a high-caliber offshore innovation base with global resource allocation capabilities.

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Strategic collaboration delivers zero-trust security and resiliency for military autonomous swarm operations, including those deployed in electronic warfare zones

RESTON, VA – May 19, 2025 – Swarmer, a leading provider of autonomous drone software, has entered into an agreement with SpiderOak, the leading cybersecurity company powering zero-trust solutions for the tactical edge. As part of the agreement, Swarmer will integrate the SpiderOak platform to provide secure interactions and revocation to its autonomous software platforms. This integration specifically addresses the challenges of securing communications for autonomous fleets operating in contested environments, including electronic warfare zones in Ukraine.

Swarmer’s technology enables uncrewed air, sea, and ground vehicles to communicate and coordinate autonomously without human intervention, even when GPS and RF communication are jammed. This allows for adaptive mission execution through coordinated swarm formations — allowing one operator to control hundreds of drones.

The SpiderOak platform provides a unique combination of security controls plus guaranteed eventual delivery designed for autonomous operations at the tactical edge. With SpiderOak, Swarmer’s autonomy software can ensure any to any message exchanges in the formation are authenticated, authorized, and encrypted without additional networking controls or certificate management. The low Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) requirements and decentralized security model eliminate the need for additional infrastructure, making SpiderOak ideal for autonomous operations in challenging environments.

“SpiderOak simplifies how our warfighter replenishes losses in theater ensuring replacements are authenticated and authorized to join the operation, while ensuring that lost and potentially compromised assets are revoked,” said Swarmer’s Co-founder and CEO, Sergey Kuprienko.

“Autonomy at the edge brings a new set of security and communication challenges to the digital battlefield, especially with autonomous systems in contested or unreliable environments. Our mesh platform provides zero-trust access control and data exchange without the infrastructure or connectivity overhead that traditional security tools require. We are excited to partner with Swarmer to bring this next generation capability to market,” said Dave Pearah, CEO of SpiderOak.

“As we’ve seen in contemporary combat, autonomous fleets are significant force multipliers on the modern battlefield—but without robust security, they can become liabilities instead of assets. As missions evolve and new systems are added to the fight, the ability to authorize and authenticate every mission, operator, and data flow in real time will become essential. The integrity, confidentiality, and adaptability of these systems must be baked in from the start. The side that secures its data and controls access dynamically will have a significant competitive advantage,” said Lieutenant General Ken Tovo, U.S. Army (Retired); former Commanding General, US Army Special Operations Command.

About Swarmer

Founded in 2023, Swarmer is revolutionizing autonomous UAS operations on the battlefield with a software system that enables drones (and robots) to operate autonomously and work together in large teams. With the team’s background in the world’s leading tech companies, and with boots on the ground in real conflict zones, Swarmer’s mission is to enable individual operators to control hundreds of drones simultaneously — drones of any manufacturer, type, or purpose. Swarmer’s technology allows uncrewed vehicles to be interoperable and work together seamlessly. Learn more at getswarmer.com.

About SpiderOak

SpiderOak is a 100% U.S.-owned and operated software company dedicated to solving the computer security challenges of the 21st century. Our technology allows applications to secure all interactions between each other, providing strong assurances of authority and identity and the flexibility to integrate with existing systems, software, and devices beyond centralized cloud services and data centers to the far reaches of the tactical edge. For more information about SpiderOak products, services, or business development opportunities, check us out at www.spideroak21.wpengine.com.

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation Sued for Securities Law Violations - Contact the DJS Law Group to Discuss Your Rights - LINC

NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The DJS Law Group reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Lincoln Educational Services Corporation ("Lincoln Educational" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: LINC) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Shareholders who purchased shares of LINC during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointments. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.

CLASS PERIOD: May 11, 2026 to August 9, 2026

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CASE DETAILS: According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. Lincoln Educational failed to convert enrolled students into students in active instruction, causing a material drop in student starts as a percentage of enrolled customers. Based on these facts, Lincoln Educational's public statements were false and materially misleading throughout the class period.

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HUAWEI WATCH D3 Debuts at ISH-ECS 2026, Bringing Advanced Blood Pressure Monitoring into Everyday Life

DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 31st International Society of Hypertension Scientific Meeting and 17th Emirates Cardiac Society Annual Conference (ISH-ECS 2026) took place in Dubai from 22 to 25 October 2026. As a major international gathering dedicated to hypertension, the conference brought together leading organisations and experts from around the world to discuss the latest research and developments in hypertension prevention and management.

International experts presented findings from their research using HUAWEI WATCH D Series wearable blood pressure monitors, highlighting the potential of wearable technology to support blood pressure monitoring and management. Huawei, a member of the International Society of Hypertension (ISH), also showcased its newly launched HUAWEI WATCH D3 at the event. At the Huawei exhibition area, attendees had the opportunity to experience the new device's medical-grade blood pressure monitoring capabilities across different scenarios first-hand, offering a closer look at how advanced wearable technology can make blood pressure monitoring more convenient and accessible in everyday life.

Huawei Establishes Wearable Blood Pressure Technology Innovation Fund to Advance Research

Hypertension is one of the most common chronic conditions worldwide and a leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Despite advances in prevention and treatment, blood pressure control rates remain low globally, highlighting the need for more effective monitoring and management.

To support further research in this field, Huawei has established the Wearable Blood Pressure Technology Innovation Fund in collaboration with ISH. The fund focuses on two key areas: wearable blood pressure measurement and wearable blood pressure management. It aims to encourage innovation, explore new applications for wearable technology, and support advances in hypertension prevention and management worldwide.

At the conference, researchers leading the first three projects selected for funding, from more than 80 applications, were invited to present their work. The projects involve researchers from the University of Colombo in Sri Lanka and the University of Edinburgh in the UK, Peking University People's Hospital in China, and the University of Cambridge in the UK. The funding will support further research into blood pressure management using HUAWEI WATCH D series devices.

Airbag-Based Wearables Gain Recognition in Hypertension Guidelines

As wearable health technology continues to advance, wrist-worn blood pressure monitors using inflatable cuffs and oscillometric measurement technology are gaining recognition within the international medical community.

These devices have been addressed in several international guidelines and expert consensus statements, including the European Society of Hypertension's Wearable Wrist-Watch Type Cuff Oscillometric Blood Pressure Monitors: Consensus Statement, the 2026 ISH Global Hypertension Practice Guidelines, and the HOPE Asia Network Asian Hypertension Guidelines. These publications recognise the potential role of validated wrist-worn oscillometric devices in blood pressure self-monitoring. Experts at the conference also discussed the significance of these developments and their implications for future clinical applications.

In China, the Chinese Guidelines for the Prevention and Management of Hypertension (2024 Edition) included wrist-worn oscillometric blood pressure monitoring for the first time. Meanwhile, the Expert Recommendations for Ambulatory Blood Pressure Measurement Using Wearable Devices recommended the use of smart wearable devices validated against international standards for ambulatory blood pressure monitoring. Together, these developments reflect growing international recognition of the role wearable technology can play in hypertension management.

During the "HUAWEI Wearable Technology" innovation and HUAWEI WATCH D3 experience sessions, HUAWEI experts introduced the technologies and applications behind the company's approach to comprehensive health management. International hypertension specialists also shared their perspectives on the HUAWEI WATCH D3 and its potential to make blood pressure monitoring more accessible.

Professor Wang Jiguang, President of the Chinese Hypertension Association, noted: "Innovations like Minimally Disruptive ABPM and environmental monitoring reminder by Huawei Watch D3 may be inspiring for shaping a new direction on how future blood pressure management is automated and seamlessly embedded into daily life, via wearable devices".

Professor George Stergiou, President of the International Society of Hypertension, described the Huawei Watch D3 as a novel, reliable wearable device that provides insights into blood pressure profiles and patterns. He also noted that the European Society of Hypertension (ESH) and the ISH encourages the clinical use of validated wrist-cuff blood pressure monitors, while calling for further research into their implementation in clinical practice.

Professor Maryam Al Saeed of Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences commented, "Dubai Health and Huawei are collaborating on a clinical research initiative to evaluate non-invasive wearable technology for earlier diabetes risk, leveraging real-world health data to advance personalized prevention, enable proactive healthcare, and improve long-term health outcomes across diverse populations."

HUAWEI WATCH D3 Combines Monitoring with Everyday Convenience

Gong Yuansong, Vice President of Huawei's Smart Wearable and Sports Health Product Line (Solutions and Ecosystem), delivered a keynote speech at the conference. He highlighted a growing shift in attitudes towards personal health, with people moving beyond treatment towards proactive monitoring and early prevention. Blood pressure management is also evolving, extending beyond individual measurements and hospital visits to become part of everyday health routines.

He added, "Smart wearables and comprehensive health insight capabilities, such as health glance, trends, and readiness scores, are promising to help users understand and gradually act to improve their health span."

The HUAWEI WATCH D3 is the latest addition to Huawei's health-focused wearable portfolio. As the third generation of Huawei's wrist-worn blood pressure monitors, it combines professional measurement capabilities with a lightweight design and features that support everyday blood pressure management.

Equipped with ultra-narrow airbag oscillometric measurement technology, the HUAWEI WATCH D3 also introduces a new mode for measuring blood pressure before and after exercise. By tracking changes in blood pressure in response to physical activity, the feature helps users identify potentially abnormal responses and provides relevant insights and recommendations to support safer, more informed exercise. This mode is the first of its kind in the industry to receive EU CE certification under the Medical Device Regulation (MDR) and Class II medical device registration in China.

HUAWEI has also partnered with Ruijin Hospital, affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, to launch the Minimally Disruptive ABPM Study. The research initiative is also set to expand to countries including Saudi Arabia and Malaysia through partnerships with local research institutions.

The study explores a hybrid measurement approach that combines all-day photoplethysmography (PPG) monitoring with precise airbag-based oscillometric measurements for calibration. This approach aims to reduce the number of required cuff-based measurements from 27 to 7, helping to minimise disruptions during ambulatory blood pressure monitoring.

The monitoring approach also provides users with a detailed overview of their blood pressure patterns, including 24-hour, daytime and night-time averages, as well as charts showing how their blood pressure changes throughout the day. These insights can help users better understand their blood pressure trends and support long-term management.

From academic exchange to technological innovation, ISH-ECS 2026 highlighted the growing potential of wearable technology to transform blood pressure management. With innovations such as the HUAWEI WATCH D3, Huawei is bringing advanced health monitoring capabilities beyond clinical settings and into everyday life, helping people take a more proactive role in managing their own health.

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SUSE executive to provide strategic counsel on commercial adoption and deployment of secure systems in embedded environments

RESTON, VA, July 17, 2025: SpiderOak, the leader in zero-trust cybersecurity solutions for space and mission-critical edge operations, today announced the appointment of Thomas Di Giacomo to the SpiderOak Board of Advisors. Di Giacomo brings over two decades of experience in open source, operating systems, and embedded systems strategy, and currently serves as Chief Technology and Product Officer at SUSE, a global leader in secure, enterprise-grade open source software.

At SpiderOak, Di Giacomo will provide strategic guidance around the application of open-source technologies and operating systems for compute at scale, with a focus on accelerating commercial adoption and deployment within embedded systems. His appointment reflects SpiderOak’s growing momentum in delivering resilient, scalable solutions for both defense and commercial edge environments.

“Joining SpiderOak’s advisory board is an exciting opportunity to support the company’s expansion into commercial markets,” said Thomas Di Giacomo. “As organizations move further toward decentralized infrastructure, SpiderOak’s zero-trust approach stands out for its ability to secure data and operations in the most complex, distributed environments. I’m eager to help drive this next phase of innovation.”

In his current role, Di Giacomo leads the Office of the CTO, product, solution, and engineering. He oversees SUSE’s full product portfolio—including SUSE Linux Suite, SUSE Rancher, SUSE AI Suite and SUSE Edge Suite—and helps shape the company’s long-term innovation roadmap. Prior to this, he has held leadership roles at Swisscom and other major organizations. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Geneva and is based in Switzerland.

“Thomas is a globally respected technology leader with deep expertise in open source innovation, edge computing, and secure, mission-critical software systems,” said Dave Pearah, CEO of SpiderOak. “His track record of driving large-scale adoption of open source infrastructure software will be instrumental as we accelerate the commercial expansion of our zero-trust platform for next-generation edge environments.”

SpiderOak’s platform applies zero-trust principles across space and edge systems—ensuring authentication, authorization, and encryption for every data interaction, even in degraded or denied environments. The company’s collaboration with U.S. defense and commercial space partners has advanced the development of secure communications architectures, especially within highly distributed networks such as the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA).

Di Giacomo’s addition to the SpiderOak advisory board signals the company’s continued focus on scalable, open, and secure software strategies for the most demanding operational environments.

About SpiderOak

SpiderOak is a 100% U.S.-owned and operated software company dedicated to solving the computer security challenges of the 21st century. Our technology allows applications to secure all interactions between each other providing strong assurances of authority and identity, as well as the flexibility to integrate with existing systems, software and devices beyond centralized cloud services and data centers to the far reaches of the tactical edge. For more information about SpiderOak products, services or business development opportunities, check us out at www.spideroak21.wpengine.com.

First-of-its-kind solution brings zero-trust microsegmentation, decentralized authentication, and edge-based enforcement to SDA’s Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA)

RESTON, VA, September 23, 2025 – The Space Development Agency (SDA) has awarded SpiderOak a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract to deliver a High-Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptor (HAIPE) enhanced with microsegmentation across SDA’s Network Established Beyond the Upper Limits of the Atmosphere (NEBULA) on-orbit “red” networks.

This effort represents the first time zero-trust concepts—such as decentralized identity-based authentication and authorization, coupled with local, at-the-edge policy decision and enforcement—will be deployed in orbit. By offering these capabilities directly into SDA’s Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA), the program ensures mission resiliency, high availability, and uncompromising data protection including contested environments.

“The adoption of decentralized security services and advanced data protections and access ensure mission success and resilient architectures across space and all domains”, said Russell Teehan, Technical Director for Space Development Agency.

The Technology Advantage

SpiderOak selected Collins Aerospace’s Apollo crypto module as the High Assurance encryption solution. Apollo is a secure and programmable module that uses flexible encryption functions to protect sensitive information. This flexibility allows warfighters and guardians to securely access data and applications at the tactical edge, without sacrificing speed, agility, or security.

By combining Apollo with SpiderOak’s microsegmentation and zero-trust software stack, mission system providers can integrate advanced cyber protections seamlessly—without the need for additional hardware. The joint solution enables fine-grained segmentation of data flows, continuous verification of trust, and rapid containment of potential adversarial activity, ensuring the integrity of space-based networks even under attack.

A Strategic Partnership for the Future of Space Cybersecurity

“We are pleased to collaborate with Collins Aerospace to deliver a combined solution for advanced architectures enabling the Department of War to realize their goal of zero-trust adoption even across mission architectures requiring high assurance and availability operating in space or at the tactical edge,” said Kip Gering, CEO of SpiderOak.

“Secure, resilient communications are needed for U.S. servicemembers and Guardians’ operations,” said Ryan Bunge, vice president and general manager for Command, Control, Communications, Cyber and Intelligence (C4I) and Autonomy Solutions at Collins Aerospace. “Collins’ encryption technology ensures network data is protected at the tactical edge.”

About the Contract

The award was made under the SpaceWERX SBIR program, which fosters partnerships between small businesses and Space Force units to accelerate innovation and commercialization. By leveraging the SBIR model, SpiderOak is delivering cybersecurity capabilities to SDA while strengthening the U.S. space industrial base.

Read the full press release here.

About SpiderOak

SpiderOak is a 100% U.S.-owned and operated software company dedicated to solving the computer security challenges of the 21st century. Our technology allows applications to secure all interactions between each other, providing strong assurances of authority and identity, as well as the flexibility to integrate with existing systems, software, and devices beyond centralized cloud services and data centers to the far reaches of the tactical edge. For more information about SpiderOak products, services, or business development opportunities, visit www.spideroak21.wpengine.com.

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SpiderOak authorized to perform cybersecurity evaluations on unmanned aerial systems (UAS) seeking compliance with US Government baseline requirements

RESTON, VA, October 20, 2025 – SpiderOak, a leader in zero-trust cybersecurity solutions and services for space, aerospace, and defense, announced today that it has been accepted into the Defense Innovation Unit’s (DIU) Blue UAS Recognized Assessor Program. As a Recognized Assessor, SpiderOak is authorized to conduct cybersecurity evaluations on unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and related ground control platforms to determine compliance with US Government requirements under the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

This designation underscores SpiderOak’s deep technical expertise and partnerships in cybersecurity. Leveraging SpiderOak’s recently launched Tactical Edge Cyberservices, SpiderOak will deliver rigorous cybersecurity assessments that strengthen the resilience of UAS platforms and enable their safe integration into the US Government supply chain.

To offer the full portfolio of best-in-class services, SpiderOak has partnered with Ridgeline International, a cyber solutions and services provider to perform UAS hardware penetration testing, reverse engineering assessments, and subcomponent supply chain forensics involving country of origin vulnerability analysis among other subtasks as part of the SpiderOak Assessor team.

“Becoming a Recognized Assessor under DIU’s Blue UAS framework builds on SpiderOak’s mission to deliver uncompromising protection for our customers,” said Kip Gering, CEO of SpiderOak. “As UAS become increasingly vital to modern operations, ensuring their cyber resilience is no longer optional—it is a mission requirement. We are proud to bring our expertise in secure-by-design systems and partnership with Ridgeline International to accelerate trusted UAS integration across the US Government.”

“I’m proud that our partnership with SpiderOak enables us to make a meaningful impact on the security of US Government systems,” said Erik Wittreich, CEO of Ridgeline International. By contributing our expertise to the Blue UAS Recognized Assessor Program, we’re helping to ensure these UAS meet the highest cyber and data security standards, protecting our nation’s defense systems against technical surveillance threats.”

Advanced Cyber Threat & Resilience Assessments

SpiderOak’s Advanced Cyber Threat & Resilience Assessments (ACTRA) delivers comprehensive, threat-informed platform vulnerability assessments for tactical systems and components. For the Blue UAS initiative, SpiderOak will provide independent, technically rigorous evaluations of UAS platforms, including assessments of hardware, firmware, software, supply chain provenance, and ownership structures. This effort will ensure compliance with standards such as NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53, and Executive Order 14028, enabling defense and national security stakeholders to deploy cyber-secure UAS capabilities with confidence.

Enabling Secure UAS Integration into US Government Missions

The Recognized Assessor role is central to the Blue UAS framework, which certifies platforms for inclusion on the Blue UAS Cleared List. SpiderOak’s participation will help accelerate the vetting process, increasing access to compliant and resilient UAS for use across intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and other defense missions. By bringing proven expertise from space and aerospace cybersecurity, SpiderOak is positioned to enhance the integrity of command, control, and telemetry links essential to UAS operations in contested environments.

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About DIU and Blue UAS

The Defense Innovation Unit strengthens national security by accelerating the adoption of leading commercial technologies across the U.S. military. DIU’s Blue UAS framework streamlines the certification of secure unmanned aerial systems for use by the US Government, ensuring platforms meet NDAA compliance, supply chain integrity, and cybersecurity requirements. Recognized Assessors conduct third-party evaluations that inform DIU’s certification decisions for inclusion on the Blue UAS Cleared List.

About SpiderOak

SpiderOak is a 100% U.S.-owned and operated company dedicated to solving the computer security challenges of the 21st century. Our technology allows applications to secure all interactions between each other, providing strong assurances of authority and identity, as well as the flexibility to integrate with existing systems, software, and devices beyond centralized cloud services and data centers to the far reaches of the tactical edge. For more information about SpiderOak products, services, or business development opportunities, visit www.spideroak21.wpengine.com.

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About Ridgeline International

Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tysons, VA, Ridgeline International is an intelligence and cyber solutions and services provider delivering broad-spectrum, multi-domain capabilities to address mission-critical challenges in information security, managed attribution, data privacy, identity management, data loss prevention, and physical and personnel protection for the US Government. For more information, visit https://www.ridgelineintl.com/ and follow us at https://www.linkedin.com/company/ridgelineintl/.

Services strengthen cyber resilience for Army’s Short-Range Reconnaissance (SRR) program and future unmanned systems across all domains

RESTON, VA, December 16, 2025 – SpiderOak, a leader in zero-trust cybersecurity solutions for space, aerospace, and defense, announced today that Red Cat Holdings (NASDAQ: RCAT), a recognized industry leader in advanced all-domain drone and robotic solutions for defense and national security, has selected SpiderOak to perform a comprehensive Blue UAS cybersecurity assessment of its Black Widow™ Short-Range Reconnaissance (SRR) platform.

As part of the Defense Innovation Unit’s (DIU) Blue UAS framework, SpiderOak—an official Recognized Assessor—will conduct vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, and Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) evaluations to support Red Cat’s inclusion of the Black Widow™ on the Blue UAS Cleared List.

Strengthening Cyber Resilience Through Blue UAS Assessments

As a Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) Recognized Assessor, SpiderOak delivers a suite of independent cybersecurity evaluation services under the Blue UAS framework—designed to verify and enhance the cyber resilience of unmanned systems before they enter the Department of War supply chain.

For Red Cat’s Black Widow™ platform, SpiderOak’s team will perform a comprehensive Blue UAS assessment, including vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, and Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) evaluations. These services provide critical validation that the platform meets stringent U.S. Government cybersecurity, supply chain, and compliance standards.

SpiderOak’s methodology integrates advanced threat modeling, secure-by-design analysis, and supply chain forensics to help partners like Red Cat meet or exceed requirements under NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53, and Executive Order 14028. Through its role as a Recognized Assessor, SpiderOak supports the rapid fielding of trusted, mission-ready systems that advance U.S. defense and intelligence operations across all domains.

Support for Secure All-Domain Operations

“Red Cat is an industry leader pushing the boundaries of all-domain defense operations, and the Black Widow™ platform plays a critical role in ensuring our warfighters maintain situational advantage,” said Michael Carlson, Senior Director of Business Development for SpiderOak. “Our Blue UAS assessment services are designed to deliver outcomes quickly for the warfighter—helping trusted partners like Red Cat validate cyber readiness, achieve certification, and get critical capabilities into the field sooner. By bringing zero-trust principles and a rigorous, data-driven assessment methodology to the forefront, we’re enabling faster, more secure deployment of mission-critical UAS across the Department of War.”

“Cybersecurity is foundational to trust and mission assurance,” said Jason Gunter, VP of Tech and Innovation at Red Cat Holdings. “Working with SpiderOak ensures that Black Widow™ not only meets Blue UAS standards but sets a new benchmark for how defense-grade UAS platforms should approach cyber protection and supply chain integrity.”

Enabling Secure UAS Integration into the DoD Supply Chain

This engagement reinforces the continued importance of the DIU Blue UAS program in accelerating access to secure and compliant unmanned systems across the Department of War. Through its role as a Recognized Assessor, SpiderOak supports industry partners in meeting stringent cybersecurity and compliance requirements while enhancing the resilience of command, control, and telemetry links across contested environments.

About SpiderOak

SpiderOak is a 100% U.S.-owned and operated software and services company dedicated to solving the computer security challenges of the 21st century. Our technology allows applications to secure all interactions between each other, providing strong assurances of authority and identity, as well as the flexibility to integrate with existing systems, software, and devices beyond centralized cloud services and data centers to the far reaches of the tactical edge. For more information about SpiderOak products, services, or business development opportunities, visit www.spideroak21.wpengine.com.

About Red Cat Holdings, Inc.

Red Cat (Nasdaq: RCAT) is a U.S.-based provider of advanced all-domain drone and robotic solutions for defense and national security. Through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Teal Drones and FlightWave Aerospace, Red Cat develops American-made hardware and software that support military, government, and public safety operations across air, land, and sea. Its Family of Systems, led by Black Widow™, delivers unmatched tactical capabilities in small, unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS). Expanding into the maritime domain through Blue Ops, Inc., Red Cat is also innovating in uncrewed surface vessels (USVs), delivering integrated platforms designed to enhance safety and multi-domain mission effectiveness. Learn more at www.redcat.red.

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Blue UAS Recognized Assessor to deliver supply chain and cybersecurity evaluations for participating UAS vendors

RESTON, VA, March 3, 2026 – SpiderOak, a leader in zero-trust cybersecurity solutions and services for space, aerospace, and defense, announced today that it has been awarded a contract by the Program Office for U.S. Army Unmanned Aircraft Systems (PMO UAS) to perform supply chain analysis and cybersecurity assessments for multiple vendors participating in the U.S. Army’s Drone Dominance Program (DDP).

SpiderOak, a Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) Blue UAS Recognized Assessor, will apply its Advanced Cyber Threat & Resilience Assessments (ACTRA) methodology to evaluate participating platforms for supply chain integrity, cyber resilience, and compliance with U.S. Government security requirements. The effort supports the Army’s push to rapidly field secure, low-cost, unmanned aerial systems at scale.

The Drone Dominance Program, launched in February 2026, is a multi-phase initiative designed to accelerate the evaluation, selection, and production of next-generation small UAS capabilities. The program’s initial “Gauntlet” event at Fort Benning, Georgia, brought together 25 vendors for live operational testing, with the goal of selecting up to 12 performers to produce tens of thousands of systems in the near term and scale to hundreds of thousands of units by 2028.

“As unmanned systems scale across modern operations, the integrity of their cyber and supply chain foundations becomes mission critical,” said Kip Gering, CEO of SpiderOak. “We are honored to support PMO UAS and the Drone Dominance Program by delivering independent, technically rigorous assessments that help ensure these platforms can be trusted in contested environments.”

Through this contract, SpiderOak will conduct deep technical evaluations across hardware, firmware, software, and component provenance. The assessments are designed to identify vulnerabilities, validate compliance with NDAA and NIST requirements, and help program stakeholders make informed risk decisions before systems are fielded.

Advanced Cyber Threat & Resilience Assessments

SpiderOak’s Advanced Cyber Threat & Resilience Assessments (ACTRA) delivers comprehensive, threat-informed platform vulnerability assessments for tactical systems and components. For UAS initiatives, SpiderOak provides independent, technically rigorous evaluations across hardware, firmware, software, supply chain provenance, and ownership structures. These assessments support compliance with standards such as NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53, and Executive Order 14028, enabling defense stakeholders to deploy cyber-secure autonomous systems with confidence.

About SpiderOak

SpiderOak is a 100% U.S.-owned and operated company dedicated to solving the computer security challenges of the 21st century. Our technology allows applications to secure all interactions between each other, providing strong assurances of authority and identity, as well as the flexibility to integrate with existing systems, software, and devices beyond centralized cloud services and data centers to the far reaches of the tactical edge. For more information about SpiderOak products, services, or business development opportunities, visit www.spideroak21.wpengine.com.

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