San Diego, Calif. – August 29, 2025 – ObjectSecurity, a leader in solving complex, evolving defense and industrial cybersecurity and supply chain risk challenges, today announced that it has been selected for a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
The project entitled “Operational Technology Artificial Intelligence — NIST Compliance Tool (OTAI-NCT)” is “an innovative solution for continually evaluating the cyber-hygiene of software and hardware manufacturers, offered as a self-funding public service.” [1] OTAI-NCT fosters greater transparency in the procurement process, educates buyers on product security, and empowers them to make more informed purchasing decisions.
By promoting clear, accessible information on manufacturer security practices, OTAI-NCT incentivizes manufacturers not only to meet security compliance requirements but to proactively design and deliver secure products. The proposed solution addresses critical gaps in market incentives, encouraging broader adoption of secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices across the technology industry.
“This SBIR grant award is an important milestone for ObjectSecurity and underscores the strength of our science innovation that underwent rigorous peer review. It allows us to prioritize research efforts into needed features for the Government and commercial sectors,” said Ulrich Lang, CEO of ObjectSecurity. “SBIR contracts allow us to research and develop advanced concepts that feed into rapid product development, enabling us to commercialize next-generation innovative products that will bring tremendous value to our customers across the Government and all industries. The OTAI-NCT project will indirectly contribute to our ObjectSecurity’s BinLens™, which has received financial support from the Navy, DARPA, Army, DTRA, and others.”
“The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are highly competitive programs that encourage domestic small businesses to engage in Federal Research/Research and Development (R/R&D) with the potential for commercialization. Through a competitive awards-based program, SBIR and STTR enable small businesses to explore their technological potential and provide the incentive to profit from its commercialization. By including qualified small businesses in the nation’s R&D arena, high-tech innovation is stimulated, and the United States gains entrepreneurial spirit as it meets its specific research and development needs.” [2]
About ObjectSecurity
ObjectSecurity LLC is a leader in advancing AI security and transparency for defense and industrial systems. Our research and development efforts focus on securing the AI lifecycle by ensuring transparency and compliance from development through deployment. By targeting vulnerabilities at the code, data, and model layers, our solutions help mitigate risks posed by opaque or adversarial AI behavior. Our tools support AI adoption across sectors such as defense, transportation, utilities, manufacturing, and life sciences. With over 20 years of experience serving U.S. defense and federal agencies, ObjectSecurity is now bringing its AI assurance innovations to both public and private markets. The company is privately held with headquarters in San Diego, CA, and global representation. [3]
More Information
SBIR Solicitation https://www.sbir.gov/topics/11346
The SBIR and STTR Programs: https://www.sbir.gov/about
ObjectSecurity https://www.objectsecurity.com.
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