Fathom5, a technology company dedicated to secure infrastructure for AI-powered machines, is reinforcing its commitment to next-generation cybersecurity with ARIA cyber-resilient controllers. Unlike conventional security add-ons that passively monitor threats, ARIA actively hardens industrial and defense systems from within, reshaping how machinery control endpoints are secured against cyber threats.

Traditional security solutions for industrial control systems rely on defenses in the data path, creating latency and new failure points. These so-called “bumps in the wire” add layers of complexity in their attempt to solve vulnerabilities in machinery control systems. ARIA changes the paradigm. As an intelligent, cyber-resilient controller, ARIA actively defends mechanical and electrical systems at the operational edge, where cyberattacks happen, ensuring uninterrupted performance even in contested environments.

“ARIA is redefining what it means to secure operational technology; there is nothing else like it on the market,” said Zac Staples, CEO and Founder at Fathom5. “Instead of bolting on security measures that create inefficiencies and gaps, we’ve designed ARIA to embed automated resilience directly into the machinery controller itself. This integrated approach enables systems to operate securely in contested environments without driving up complexity of the overall machinery control system.”

ARIA’s architecture has been validated through rigorous third-party testing, including work conducted in collaboration with the Office of Naval Research (ONR). Testing has demonstrated its ability to thwart advanced cyber threats, including Return Oriented Programming (ROP) exploits. By integrating ARIA into next-generation defense and industrial control environments, Fathom5 delivers a solution that secures operational technology at its core in a matter of milliseconds without adding complexity or creating additional points of failure.

“The threats targeting industrial and defense control systems are only becoming more sophisticated,” said Matthew Legler, Director of Cyber Engineering at Fathom5. “ARIA’s ability to automatically detect, resist, and recover from cyberattacks in real-time without the need for operator action makes it a crucial capability for securing mission-critical infrastructure. We’ve rigorously validated its architecture to ensure it can withstand even the most advanced exploit techniques, making it a first-of-its-kind solution for cyber-resilient control.”

Fathom5 is working with defense and commercial partners to accelerate ARIA’s deployment, with a goal of securing pilot tests within key U.S. Navy programs and expanding to broader industrial applications. As cyber threats continue to evolve, ARIA stands out as a next-generation solution that moves beyond outdated security models and delivers true, built-in resilience for mission-critical control systems.

For more information on ARIA and its deployment opportunities, visit www.fathom5.com.