PolySwarm

About

PolySwarm is a crowdsourced threat intelligence marketplace that provides a more effective way to detect, analyze, and respond to the latest threats. The platform aggregates research-driven threat detection engines from both established antivirus companies and individual specialized security experts who compete in real-time to identify and classify malware and other cyber threats. PolySwarm delivers VirusTotal-class malware intelligence at a significantly reduced cost, utilizing 35+ specialized detection engines with consensus scoring and API-first integration. The platform operates as a decentralized threat intelligence market made possible by Ethereum smart contracts and blockchain technology, enabling permissionless innovation in the cybersecurity space. Security experts and AV companies can participate as "engines" in the marketplace, getting compensated based on their detection performance. The company serves enterprises, security operations center (SOC) teams, malware analysts, and MSSPs who need better detection against new and emerging malware. PolySwarm's innovative approach leverages economic incentives to drive quality and effectiveness in threat detection, making it a unique player in the cybersecurity marketplace landscape.