Verimatrix

Verimatrix (euronext: VMX FR0010291245) provides cybersecurity products and services that protect video content, streaming media, mobile applications, websites and APIs.[1] The company merged with Inside Secure in 2019. It is headquartered in France and Asaf Ashkenazi is the CEO.[1][2]

History

Founded in 1995 by Jacek Kowalski and Bruno Charrat, Verimatrix was initially a content security specialist.[1][3] In 2017, the company acquired Meontrust, an internet software and services company that provides authentication services,[4] as well as the MiriMON technology and development team from TV audience analytics company Genius Digital.[5]

In 2019, Verimatrix was acquired by French company Inside Secure.[6] The combined company adopted the Verimatrix name.[7] After its merger with Inside Secure, the company focused on cybersecurity for the entertainment, mobile, IoT, and connected cars industries.[6][8] 2019 is also when Verimatrix sold its Silicon IP, Secure Protocols and Provisioning business to Rambus Inc.[9]

In 2023, the cybersecurity company received several awards: it was named a winner in mobile app security in the 2023 Global Infosec Awards by Cyber Defense Magazine;[10] received the Biggest Cybersecurity Brand Growth - Europe award from the Cybersecurity Excellence Awards;[11] and received a Stevie management award.[12]

In April 2023, Verimatrix launched a cybersecurity microsite for CISOs, SOC teams, fraud departments, and developers.[13] The site contains the latest information on mobile app security.[13] Similarly, the company's VMX Labs provide ongoing cyber threat advisories, as well as information from team members who investigate threat types.[13]

In December 2025, Verimatrix agreed to sell their XTD product line, including associated patents and employees, to the Belgian company Guardsquare, developer of ProGuard, for US$8.5 million, to be adjusted at closing.[14]. Verimatrix plans to focus on their anti-piracy products, which accounts for a majority of their current revenue.[15]

Products

Verimatrix has a number of cybersecurity services and products including threat detection and response capabilities.[16]

Leadership

Asaf Ashkenazi was appointed CEO of Verimatrix in August 2022.[30] He joined the company in 2018 and held the titles of Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Operations Officer before his appointment as CEO.[31][32][30] His previous positions include vice president of product strategy at Inside Secure; vice president of IoT security products at Rambus; and lead for security products at Qualcomm.[33] He also worked at Freescale Semiconductor and Motorola, and served on the board of the FIDO Alliance.[33]

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