The name "Censored" is both a playful nod and a serious commentary on the secretive culture that pervades our industry. In security, there's an unfortunate tendency to obscure, hide, and "censor" information that could actually make systems more secure through transparency and collaboration.
Our Mission
Censored Systems was founded to help bridge the critical gaps in security that exist between cyber and physical domains. We believe that the future of security lies not in isolation, but in convergence.
Why "Censored"?
The Divide We're Bridging
Physical Security Challenges
On the physical side, companies shy away from beneficial practices like bug bounty programs and security hackathons. They fear negative publicity and don't understand the value of collaborative security testing.
Instead, they rely on obscurity as security, believing that hiding their systems and platforms will protect them. This approach leaves critical vulnerabilities undiscovered and unaddressed.
Cyber Security Barriers
On the cyber side, the most effective tools are often locked behind minimum spend requirements that exceed the annual revenue of many small businesses.
"Community" editions frequently lack the new, leading-edge features that make the difference in today's threat landscape, creating a two-tiered system where effective security is a luxury.
Building Bridges
This culture of secrecy and exclusivity on both sides has contributed severely to the divide between industries. Organizations operating in silos miss critical interdependencies and create security blind spots that sophisticated threats can exploit.
At Censored Systems, we're committed to building bridges over these gaps. We work with organizations to:
- Break down silos between cyber and physical security teams
- Implement transparent, collaborative security practices
- Make advanced security capabilities accessible to organizations of all sizes
- Foster a culture where security through community is valued over security through obscurity
Our vision is a future where the gap between cyber and physical security is no more – where integrated, collaborative, and accessible security is the standard, not the exception.
Our Values
Transparency
Security through obscurity is no security at all. We believe in open, honest communication about risks, capabilities, and limitations.
Accessibility
Effective security shouldn't be a luxury. We work to make advanced security practices and technologies accessible to organizations of all sizes.
Collaboration
The best security comes from diverse perspectives working together. We foster environments where cyber and physical security experts learn from each other.
Innovation
We're not afraid to challenge the status quo. Sometimes the best solutions come from questioning why things have always been done a certain way.
Ready to Bridge the Gap?
Let's work together to build a more secure, connected future for your organization.
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