Authentic8

Authentic8 (operating at authentic8.com) is a cloud-based web security and digital investigation platform engineered for intelligence, security, and research teams. Founded in 2010 by Ramesh Rajagopal and Scott Petry and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Authentic8 specializes in enabling secure, anonymous online investigations without exposing the analyst’s identity, location, or intent. Unlike traditional research tools that risk compromising sensitive operations, Authentic8’s core product, **Silo**, isolates browsing sessions in a controlled environment, mitigating cyber threats and data leaks. Under the hood, the platform leverages remote browser isolation technology to create air-gapped digital workspaces, ensuring that investigations remain confidential and untraceable. This allows intelligence and security professionals to conduct OSINT (Open-Source Intelligence) and cyber threat analysis without the risk of leaving digital footprints. Backed by a total of $12 million in debt financing, Authentic8 serves enterprise clients by blending prevention and remediation to fortify digital defenses.