Sternum
Sternum is an Israeli IoT cybersecurity startup providing runtime protection and observability for embedded and connected devices.
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Sternum develops embedded runtime security technology for IoT and connected systems, enabling threat detection, policy enforcement, and in-device telemetry without major performance penalties. The platform is aimed at manufacturers and operators that need security baked into device software lifecycles.
In 2024, Sternum announced a $27 million Series B and remains private. The company is Israeli-founded and active in critical-device security markets where unmanaged embedded systems are increasingly targeted.
Dual-use relevance is high: embedded runtime protection is relevant for commercial IoT deployments and defense-adjacent systems relying on connected sensors, edge devices, and mission-support hardware.
Dual-Use Assessment
Embedded runtime security is dual-use for industrial IoT fleets and defense-supporting connected edge systems.
Key Technologies
- Embedded runtime anomaly detection
- In-device policy enforcement
- Memory and behavior monitoring for firmware
- IoT telemetry and security observability
- Device-level threat containment controls
Use Cases & Applications
- Hardening connected products against runtime exploitation
- Improving security posture for industrial IoT deployments
- Detecting anomalous device behavior in production fleets
- Strengthening secure-by-design device development
- Protecting defense-adjacent edge sensors and connected mission equipment
Strategic Value to U.S.-Israel Alliance
Raises trust in connected systems by shifting security controls into device runtime where attacks increasingly occur.
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