# Conatix

> Conatix is an early-stage AI cybersecurity company that turns software into pictures so a computer can see malware before it runs. Its flagship product, CYSANA (CYberSecurity ANAlytics), converts executable files into images at the moment of download, uses deep-learning neural networks to spot malicious code, and pairs that with patented anti-encryption technology that stops malware from ever becoming ransomware. Founded by David Lehrer and developed in partnership with the University of Luxembourg's SnT centre, the company markets to managed security providers, CISO teams, banks, corporations, and government agencies across North America and Europe.

- **Headquarters:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Founders:** David Lehrer (Founder & CEO)
- **Team size:** ~12 employees
- **Products:** CYSANA (CYberSecurity ANAlytics), Insider Fraud Detection, Network & Security Log Analytics
- **Notable:** CYSANA won the AI & Data category of the 2024 Product Awards (Products That Count)., Named one of the UK's most innovative cybersecurity startups two consecutive years., Listed on the global CyberTech 100.

## Products & services

- **CYSANA (CYberSecurity ANAlytics)** — A next-generation malware detector and ransomware blocker that converts executable files into images at download time, uses deep-learning neural networks to detect malware before it opens or installs, and applies patented anti-encryption technology to prevent malware from becoming ransomware. Compatible with major MDR and XDR systems.
- **Insider Fraud Detection** — AI-based insider and supplier threat protection that monitors behavior across enterprise and software-defined IT networks at scale to detect insider fraud in real time.
- **Network & Security Log Analytics** — Real-time analytics for packet, network, and security logs using deep learning and machine learning models to surface anomalies and threats, built on Kafka, Elasticsearch, Grafana, and PyTorch.

## Achievements

- CYSANA won the AI & Data category of the 2024 Product Awards (Products That Count).
- Named one of the UK's most innovative cybersecurity startups two consecutive years.
- Listed on the global CyberTech 100.
- Exclusive license to anti-ransomware technology patented in 15 countries.
- Trained neural network models on MeluXina, one of Europe's most powerful supercomputers.

## Latest updates

- **2024-04** — Launched CYSANA on April 17, 2024, an enterprise app integrating AI and University of Luxembourg research to stop ransomware; invitation-only release to MSPs and CISO teams in North America and Europe.
- **2024-06** — CYSANA won the AI & Data category of the 2024 Product Awards.
- **2024-07** — Recognized among innovative cybersecurity SMEs; David Lehrer active in publishing weekly cybersecurity product news on LinkedIn.

## Links

- Website: https://conatix.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/conatix

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Last updated: 2026-07-06