BlackFog and Carahsoft Partner to Enhance Ransomware Protection in the Public Sector

Powerful AI-Based Cybersecurity Solution Now Available to Government Agencies

SAN FRANCISCO & RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BlackFog, the leader in ransomware prevention and Anti Data Exfiltration (ADX), and Carahsoft Technology Corp., The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider®, today announced a partnership. Under the agreement, Carahsoft will serve as BlackFog’s Master Government Aggregator®, making the company’s AI-based ransomware prevention solution available to the Public Sector through Carahsoft’s reseller partners and NASA Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP) V, Information Technology Enterprise Solutions – Software 2 (ITES-SW2), The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS), National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) ValuePoint, OMNIA Partners, E&I Cooperative Services Contract and The Quilt contracts.

“As the Public Sector is a common target for cyberattacks, partnering with Carahsoft is a huge step in protecting Government and Educational sectors from these threats,” said Dr. Darren Williams, Founder and CEO at BlackFog. “Through this partnership we can widen our reach by leveraging Carahsoft’s extensive reseller network and expertise in the Public Sector. We look forward to collaborating and creating new opportunities as we introduce our Anti Data Exfiltration (ADX) solution to safeguard the Government sectors sensitive data and infrastructure.”

As technology advances, so do the cyber threats that accompany it. BlackFog’s Anti Data Exfiltration (ADX): Next Generation Ransomware Protection is an AI-based cybersecurity solution designed to counter the growing cyber threats targeting Government and Educational data. With 24/7 fully automated protection, BlackFog provides real-time defense against cyberattacks and data breaches by using AI to analyze network behavior. This proactive approach deflects fileless attacks, zero-day vulnerabilities and insider threats that traditional measures often lack. BlackFog’s strategy to prevent data exfiltration ensures end users can have peace of mind, knowing their infrastructure is continuously monitored and protected. Deploying BlackFog’s ransomware prevention solutions in the Public Sector will help Government agencies combat cyber threats before they occur.

“With the inclusion of BlackFog in our portfolio, we are now able to provide Government organizations with advanced technologies to safeguard their data and protect their infrastructure,” said Brian O’Donnell, Vice President of Cybersecurity Solutions at Carahsoft. “BlackFog’s innovative ransomware protection goes beyond the perimeter defense, leveraging modern technology to intercept attacks before any damages occurs. Carahsoft and our reseller partners are committed to equipping the Public Sector with the essential tools needed to stay resilient in today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape.”

BlackFog’s offerings are available through Carahsoft’s, SEWP V contracts NNG15SC03B and NNG15SC27B, ITES-SW2 Contract W52P1J-20-D-0042, TIPS Contract #220105, NASPO ValuePoint Master Agreement #AR2472, OMNIA Partners Contract #R191902, E&I Contract #EI00063~2021MA and The Quilt Master Service Agreement Number MSA05012019-F contracts. For more information, contact the Carahsoft Team at [phone] or [e-mail] or request a BlackFog briefing and learn more here.

About BlackFog

Founded in 2015, BlackFog is a global cybersecurity company that has pioneered on-device anti data exfiltration (ADX) technology to protect companies from global security threats such as ransomware, spyware, malware, phishing, unauthorized data collection and profiling. Its software monitors enterprise compliance with global privacy regulations and prevents cyberattacks across all endpoints. BlackFog uses AI to preemptively prevent hackers from exploiting vulnerabilities in enterprise security systems and data structures.

BlackFog recently won the “Best Threat Intelligence Technology” in the 2024 Teiss Awards, “AI-based Cybersecurity Innovation of the Year” award in the CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards, as well as a Gold award in the Cybersecurity Excellence Awards for Best Virtual CISO Offering, a Silver award for Ransomware Protection and Most Innovative Cybersecurity Company in 2023. BlackFog also won a Globee award in 2023 for the State of Ransomware report which recognizes outstanding contributions in securing the digital landscape.

BlackFog’s preventative approach to security recognizes the limitations of existing perimeter defense techniques and neutralizes attacks before they happen at multiple points in their lifecycle. Trusted by corporations all over the world, BlackFog is redefining modern cybersecurity practices. For more information visit blackfog.com.

About Carahsoft’s Cybersecurity Solutions Portfolio

Carahsoft's Cybersecurity solutions portfolio includes leading and emerging technology vendors that enable organizations to defend against cyber threats, manage risk and achieve compliance. Supported by dedicated Cybersecurity product specialists and an extensive ecosystem of resellers, integrators and service providers, we help organizations identify the right technology for unique environments and provide access to technology solutions through our broad portfolio of contract vehicles. The cybersecurity portfolio spans solutions for Supply Chain Risk Management, Cloud Security, Network & Infrastructure, Identity & Access Management, Risk & Compliance and more, ensuring comprehensive protection for organizations' cyber ecosystems. Explore Carahsoft’s Cybersecurity Solutions for Government here.

About Carahsoft

Carahsoft Technology Corp. is The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider, supporting Public Sector organizations across Federal, State and Local Government agencies and Education and Healthcare markets. As the Master Government Aggregator for our vendor partners, we deliver solutions for Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, MultiCloud, DevSecOps, Customer Experience and Engagement, Open Source and more. Working with resellers, systems integrators and consultants, our sales and marketing teams provide industry leading IT products, services and training through hundreds of contract vehicles. Visit us at www.carahsoft.com.