SET Cyber Labs Launch: Groundbreaking US-Ukraine Partnership in Cybersecurity
4 / 10 / 24Ukrainian non-profit academic institution SET University and US-based startup Hilltop Technologies have officially launched SET Cyber Labs, a new cybersecurity startup providing 24/7 tailored solutions for businesses, non-profits and academic institutions.
SET Cyber Labs has opened its office in Kyiv and will join Ukraine’s Diia City legal framework soon. It’s the first startup to enter Ukraine through Diia City in 2024 and the first US tech startup to open RnD in Ukraine in collaboration with the university since the beginning of the war.
SET Cyber Labs brings together Hilltop Technologies’ US expertise in cybersecurity innovation with Ukraine’s frontline-tested resilience in cyber defense. The startup’s mission is to provide the cybersecurity expertise to the most vulnerable organisations who lack internal cybersecurity resources – higher educational institutions, small and medium businesses and non-profits.
“I’m thrilled to partner with SET University in this unique international initiative. We are partnering with Ukraine because it is on the frontlines of the cybersecurity battlefield, and Hilltop’s mission to make cybersecurity accessible to all starts with the brave people in Ukraine. Our educational partnership with SET University gives us an unprecedented opportunity to educate the next generation of cybersecurity professionals”
Ukraine has been at the forefront of cyber resilience for years, facing daily Russian cyberattacks. It is no secret that most the country became a playground for Russia to test new attacks and then launch them in the US and Western Europe. This unique expertise and well-developed tech ecosystem makes Ukraine an invaluable partner in cybersecurity.
“While the global companies and investors are hesitant to start doing business in Ukraine due to the full-scale Russian invasion, Hilltop Technologies are showing to the world that Ukraine has a strong potential and great pull of talent. Ukrainian tech sector has a well-developed ecosystem, skilled workforce, specific legal space Diia City with very attractive legal and financial terms. This kind of international collaboration strengthens our global security efforts while providing university students with valuable hands-on experience. I’m honored that SET University is a part of this initiative, and I’m grateful to our partners, Hilltop Technologies, for their ongoing support“
SET Cyber Labs is developing the cybersecurity platform Volt, designed as a Software as a Service (SaaS) product. The platform delivers a wide range of services, including 24/7 managed detection and response, endpoint security and detection, advanced cloud and network security, and AI-driven phishing analysis. It also features an integrated virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) service, ensuring organizations receive expert guidance on cybersecurity.
Moreover, SET Cyber Labs is not just about providing cybersecurity services. A portion of the proceeds from SET Cyber Labs will be directed for student scholarships in cybersecurity at SET University programs and the development of technology education in Ukraine.
SET Cyber Labs is located in Ukraine and is a subsidiary of Hilltop Technologies, which is based in the United States, allowing the company to provide continuous support to customers around the world 24/7. As a result, the team provides round-the-clock monitoring and rapid response to cyber threats wherever they occur.
Hilltop Technologies is a newly launched cybersecurity startup based in Kansas City, Missouri, founded by a serial entrepreneur, a CIA veteran and former top cybersecurity executive at Tesla and Uber, and a lecturer at SET University, Nick Gisinto. At the forefront of cybersecurity innovation, Hilltop Technologies developed technology for endpoint detection and response (EDR) and managed detection and response (MDR) capabilities, aiming to bring the highest level of defense and security to organizations of all sizes. With a commitment to advancing the cybersecurity field, the company is also dedicated to training future leaders in cybersecurity.
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About Hilltop Technologies
Hilltop Technologies LLC specializes in managed security services and consulting for all sectors ranging from higher education to publicly traded companies. Offerings include endpoint detection, 24/7 managed detection, vulnerability scanning, and more. With expertise from the CIA, Tesla, Microsoft, Facebook, and others, US-based Hilltop Technologies provides training, vCISO services, and policy guidance to protect against cyber threats.
About SET University
SET University is a academic institution reimagining higher education through science, entrepreneurship, and technology. Based in Ukraine, SET University empowers innovators to shape the changing world and grows the future tech leaders to rebuild Ukrainian economy. It offers transformative educational approaches, fosters startup development, and brings together the brightest minds in tech and science.
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