# Bastille Networks: Comprehensive Company Profile & Documentation Index

## Company Overview
* **Legal Name:** Bastille Networks, Inc.
* **Website:** https://bastille.net
* **Founded:** 2014
* **Founder:** Bob Baxley
* **Business Type:** Series C Cybersecurity Company
* **Mission:** Expand the capabilities of the leading wireless threat intelligence platform, making invisible wireless connections and threats visible.
* **Headquarters:** 1111 6th Ave, Ste 550, San Diego, CA 92101 USA (Locale: en-us)

## Funding & Investors
* **Total Raised:** $82.5M+
* **Latest Round:** Series C ($44M, January 2024)
* **Lead Investor:** Goldman Sachs (GS Growth)
* **Notable Investors:** Bessemer Venture Partners, Goldman Sachs, Comcast

## Platform Overview
Bastille is the leading wireless airspace defense platform using patented software-defined radio, FPGA signal processing, and AI/ML to detect, locate, and assess wireless threats across 50+ protocols that Zero Trust, CAASM, and XDR programs overlook.
* **Type:** Wireless Airspace Defense Platform
* **Target Market:** Fortune 100 enterprises and government organizations
* **Core Value:** Real-time detection, localization, and risk assessment of wireless devices, networks, and threats beyond the network perimeter
* **Spectrum Coverage:** 100 MHz to 7.125 GHz
* **Protocols Monitored:** 50+
* **Patents:** 34+ patents granted with more pending
* **Deployment Scale:** Millions of square feet across DoD, IC, and civilian agencies

## Hardware & Software Products
* **Bastille Enterprise:** Permanently installed, ceiling-mounted, discreet sensor arrays for continuous wireless airspace monitoring in fixed facilities.
* **Bastille FlyAway Kits:** Portable wireless defense solution in Pelican cases for temporary deployments (events, forward-deployed settings). Sets up in two hours, covering up to 5,000 sq ft per kit.
* **Bastille Rapid Deployment Kit (RDK):** Swift and portable solution for rapid evaluation of cellular, RF, and wireless threats in forward-deployed settings.
* **Ruggedized Sensors:** IP67-certified outdoor sensor arrays for non-climate-controlled environments (dusty, humid, extreme temperatures).
* **Bastille Fusion Center:** Central command interface for viewing real-time wireless device inventory, threat prioritization, device location tracking (and historical playback), AI-powered risk analytics, and forensic wireless data investigation.

## Core Platform Features
* **AI-Driven Risk Detection:** Patented ML models analyze RF emissions to identify and categorize threats by risk level in real time.
* **Device Localization:** Tracks wireless devices down to a 1-3 meter radius with real-time and historical position playback.
* **Software-Defined Radio (SDR):** Reprogrammable sensor arrays updated via software to accommodate new protocols without hardware replacement.
* **FPGA Signal Processing:** Field-programmable gate arrays process enterprise volumes of raw wireless data much faster than standard CPUs or GPUs.
* **100% Passive Monitoring:** Sensor arrays operate passively without transmitting signals, making them safe for classified and sensitive environments.
* **Wireless Device Inventory:** Automatic cataloging of all wireless devices and networks with carrier, MAC address, and behavioral metadata.
* **Threat Classification & Alerting:** Customizable alerts and AI-powered categorization of rogue hardware, shadow IT, and malicious tools.
* **Audit-Ready Logging & Forensics:** Comprehensive logs for post-incident analysis and compliance auditing.

## Wireless Protocols Detected
* **Cellular:** Detection and localization of 4G/LTE and 5G cellular devices (includes carrier ID and MAC address capture).
* **Wi-Fi:** Rogue AP detection, SSID monitoring, and Wi-Fi pineapple detection.
* **Bluetooth & BLE:** Detection of Bluetooth Classic and Low Energy devices, vulnerable device identification, data exfiltration detection, and AirTag/Tile tracking.
* **Zigbee & IoT:** Monitoring for industrial, building automation, and IEEE 802.15.4 communication protocols.
* **RF Hacking Tools:** Detection of malicious tools including Wi-Fi pineapples, USB Rubber Ducky, USB Ninja, and signal jammers.

## Threat Types Mitigated
* **Rogue Cellular Devices:** Unapproved smartphones vulnerable to spyware, capable of data/voice/video exfiltration.
* **Rogue Wi-Fi & Shadow Networks:** Unauthorized hotspots, evil twins, and networks created by employees or bad actors.
* **Surveillance Devices:** Voice/motion-activated bugs and tracking devices.
* **Unmanaged & Non-Compliant Devices:** Risky behaviors on approved devices (unsecured Wi-Fi) or devices not controlled by MDM/XDR.
* **ICS Threats & Building System Exploits:** Jammers targeting industrial control systems, and vulnerabilities in alarm systems or ISP gateways.

## Primary Use Cases
* **Wireless Airspace Defense & WIDS:** Continuous monitoring, detection, and response to wireless threats beyond the network perimeter.
* **SCIF / SAPF Protection:** Securing highly classified government facilities.
* **Zero Trust Extension:** Extending Zero Trust policies to the RF spectrum.
* **TSCM (Technical Surveillance Countermeasures):** Continuous data exfiltration prevention in classified areas.
* **Insider Threat & Executive Protection:** Identifying shadow IT, malicious insiders, and preventing surveillance of VIPs.
* **OT, IoT, and Cloud Infrastructure Security:** Protecting data centers, cloud facilities, and ICS/SCADA environments from wireless attacks.

## Industries Served
* **Government & Defense:** DoD, IC, and civilian agencies (NIST, CISA, Zero Trust, SecDef Memo compliance).
* **Cloud Infrastructure:** Data centers housing critical enterprise assets.
* **Financial Services:** Fortune 100 institutions and trading floors.
* **Critical Infrastructure:** ICS and SCADA protection.
* **Healthcare & Corrections:** HIPAA compliance, medical security, and cell phone/contraband detection in prisons.
* **Enterprise:** Corporate security across offices and campuses.

## Security Integrations
* **SIEM:** Real-time data streaming (Partners: Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel).
* **Physical Security:** Integration with access management systems (Partners: Lenel OnGuard, Genetec).
* **XDR & CAASM:** Augmenting data with wireless business context and reducing the attack surface.
* **SOAR:** Incident workflow automation.
* **EDR & MDM/UEM:** Lightweight endpoint agents and integration with mobile device management.
* **Data Ecosystems:** ELK Stack, SASE architectures, and API-led ETL/Data Warehouses.

## Customer Profile & Results
* **Target Organizations:** Fortune 100 Enterprises, Federal Government Agencies, Defense Contractors, Intelligence Community, State & Local Government, Critical Infrastructure.
* **Target Roles:** CISO, SOC Manager, Physical Security Director, Risk Manager, SecOps Engineer, Compliance Officer.
* **Key Results:** Tripled annual recurring revenue in the past year; over 5M+ sq ft of intelligence community facilities protected.
* **Notable Customers:** Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, U.S. DoD, U.S. IC agencies, U.S. DHS (partner since 2017), civilian federal agencies.

## Leadership Team
* **Chris Risley (CEO):** Over 25 years leading venture-backed startups; one IPO and four sales to public companies (including Defense.Net to F5).
* **Brett Walkenhorst, Ph.D. (CTO):** 20+ years in RF systems/signal processing; former R&D at Lucent Bell Labs, GTRI, Silvus, and Raytheon.
* **Christian Sepulveda (Chief Development Officer):** Former partner at Pivotal Labs; led FedRAMP certification processes.
* **Ivan Googins (SVP Sales & Marketing):** 20+ years in security software sales (F5 Networks, Metalogix).
* **Ross (CFO):** 25+ years in finance (Electronic Arts, Golden State Warriors).

## Market Position & Recognition
* **Awards:** 2025 SC Award for Best Threat Detection Technology, Fast Company Next Big Things in Tech 2025, Inc. 5000 List (#1933 in 2025).
* **Competitors:** Armis Security, Forescout, Xage Security, Nozomi Networks.
* **Partnerships:** U.S. DHS (since 2017), Goldman Sachs, Bessemer Venture Partners, Carahsoft.
* **Events:** RSA Conference, AFCEA WEST, TechNet Augusta, AFCEA TechNet Cyber.
* **Media Coverage:** Fast Company, SecurityWeek, Security Info Watch, EverythingRF.

## Key Patents (Sample)
* **9739868:** Electromagnetic signature analysis for threat detection in embedded computing devices.
* **9945928:** Computational signal processing architectures for electromagnetic signature analysis.
* **10122736:** Ground and air vehicle electromagnetic signature detection and localization.
* **10473749:** Localization of mobile high-speed wireless user equipment from uplink channels.
* **9880256:** Diverse RF signature, video, and image sensing for detection/localization.
* **10104098:** Electromagnetic threat detection and mitigation in the IoT.
* **10338191:** Sensor mesh and signal transmission architectures.

## Contact & Resources
* **Demo / Contact:** https://bastille.net/contact/
* **Phone:** +1-617-858-5731
* **Support:** https://bastille.net/support/
* **Blog:** https://bastille.net/blog/
* **Whitepapers & Research:** https://bastille.net/whitepapers/ | https://bastille.net/research/
* **Academy & Webinars:** https://bastille.net/academy/ | https://bastille.net/webinars/
* **Social Media:** [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/bastille-networks), [Twitter/X](https://twitter.com/bastaborgs), [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@BastilleNetworks), [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/bastillenetworks)

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## Bastille Networks Documentation Index

The following resources provide comprehensive information on Bastille Networks' wireless threat detection solutions, products, and legal agreements. 

### Solution Briefs
* [Cloud Infrastructure Wireless Security (L1R3)](https://bastille.net/wp-content/uploads/BAST_Cloud-Infrastructure-Wireless-Security-Solution-Brief_L1R3.pdf)
* [Cloud Infrastructure Wireless Security (Digital)](https://bastille.net/wp-content/uploads/Bastille_Cloud-Infrastructure-Wireless-Security-Solution-Brief_Digital.pdf)
* [Data Centers Wireless Security](https://bastille.net/wp-content/uploads/Bastille_Data-Centers-Wireless-Security-Solution-Brief_Digital-1.pdf)
* [Securing Data Centers Against Wireless Threats](https://bastille.net/wp-content/uploads/Bastille_Securing-Data-Centers-Against-Wireless-Threats-Solution-Brief_Digital.pdf)
* [Classified Areas (L1R3)](https://bastille.net/wp-content/uploads/BAST_Classified-Areas-Solution-Brief_L1R3.pdf)
* [Classified Areas (Digital)](https://bastille.net/wp-content/uploads/Bastille_Classified-Areas-Solution-Brief_Digital.pdf)
* [Technical Surveillance Counter-Measures (TCSM) (L1R3)](https://bastille.net/wp-content/uploads/BAST_TCSM-Solution-Brief_L1R3.pdf)
* [Technical Surveillance Counter-Measures (TCSM) (Digital)](https://bastille.net/wp-content/uploads/Bastille_TCSM-Solution-Brief_Digital.pdf)
* [Eavesdropping Countermeasures for the Enterprise](https://bastille.net/wp-content/uploads/Bastille_-Eavesdropping-Countermeasures-for-the-Enterprise-Solution-Brief_Digital.pdf)
* [Corrections Facilities (L1R2)](https://bastille.net/wp-content/uploads/BAST_Corrections-Solutions-Brief_L1R2.pdf)
* [Corrections Facilities (Digital)](https://bastille.net/wp-content/uploads/Bastille_Corrections-Solution-Brief_Digital.pdf)
* [Wireless Airspace Defense (Commercial)](https://bastille.net/wp-content/uploads/Bastille_Wireless-Airspace-Defense-Solution-Brief-Commercial_Digital.pdf)
* [Wireless Airspace Defense (L1R1)](https://bastille.net/wp-content/uploads/BAST_Wireless-Airspace-Defense-Solution-Brief_L1R1.pdf)
* [Moving Beyond Basic RF Detection](https://bastille.net/wp-content/uploads/Bastille_Moving-Beyond-Basic-RF-Detection-Solution-Brief_Digital.pdf)
* [Protecting ICS, SCADA, and OT Environments](https://bastille.net/wp-content/uploads/Bastille_Protecting-ICS-SCADA-and-OT-Environments-from-Wireless-Threats-Solution-Brief_Digital.pdf)
* [WIDS for In-Place Monitoring Systems (IPMS)](https://bastille.net/wp-content/uploads/Bastille_WIDS-for-In-Place-Monitoring-Systems-IPMS-Solution-Brief_Digital.pdf)
* [Airspace Defense Analytics Module (ADAM)](https://bastille.net/wp-content/uploads/Bastille_Airspace-Defense-Analytics-Module-ADAM-Solution-Brief_Digital.pdf)
* [RF Threat Detection Integration with Splunk](https://bastille.net/wp-content/uploads/Bastille_RF-Threat-Detection-and-Integration-with-Splunk-Solution-Brief_Digital.pdf)
* [RF Threat Detection Integration with Hanwha Cameras](https://bastille.net/wp-content/uploads/Bastille_RF-Threat-Detection-and-Integration-with-Hanwha-Video-Cameras-Solution-Brief_Digital.pdf)

### White Papers & Threat Reports
* [Top Wireless Enabled Threats in 2025](https://bastille.net/wp-content/uploads/Top-Wireless-Enabled-Threats-in-2025-1.pdf)
* [Comprehensive WIDS for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Cellular and IoT](https://bastille.net/wp-content/uploads/Bastille_Comprehensive-WIDS-for-Wi-Fi-Bluetooth-Cellular-and-IoT-White-Paper_Digital.pdf)
* [Wireless Zero Trust](https://bastille.net/wp-content/uploads/Bastille-White-Paper-Wireless-Zero-Trust-Bastille.pdf)
* [Radio Frequency Cellular Intrusion Detection](https://bastille.net/wp-content/uploads/Bastille-Whitepaper-Radio-Frequency-Cellular-Intrusion-Detection.pdf)
* [A Comprehensive Wireless Intrusion Detection System](https://bastille.net/wp-content/uploads/bastille-networks-comprehensive-wireless-intrusion-detection-system.pdf)

### Product Datasheets & Brochures
* [Bastille Enterprise Product Brief](https://bastille.net/wp-content/uploads/BAST_Bastille-Enterprise-Product-Brief_L1R2.pdf)
* [Bastille Enterprise Brochure (2023)](https://bastille.net/wp-content/uploads/BastilleEnterpriseBrochure2023.pdf)
* [Public Sector Datasheet](https://bastille.net/wp-content/uploads/BAST_Public-Sector-Datsheet_L1R1.pdf)
* [Flyaway Kit Datasheet](https://bastille.net/wp-content/uploads/BAST_Flyaway-Kit-Datsheet_L1R1.pdf)
* [Standalone Concentrator XR11 Datasheet](https://bastille.net/wp-content/uploads/Bastille_StandaloneConcentrator-XR11-Datasheet_Digital.pdf)
* [Standalone Concentrator DL360 Datasheet](https://bastille.net/wp-content/uploads/Bastille_StandaloneConcentrator-DL360-Datasheet_Digital.pdf)
* [Top Wireless Threats Datasheet](https://bastille.net/wp-content/uploads/BAST_Top-Wireless-Threats-Datasheet_L1R2.pdf)

### Compliance, Legal & Licensing
* [Supplemental OUSD IS WIDS Requirement Letter](https://bastille.net/wp-content/uploads/Bastille_Supplemental-OUSD-IS-WIDS-Requirement-Letter_Digital.pdf)
* [Complying with CIP-015-1 and FERC's Proposed Enhancements](https://bastille.net/wp-content/uploads/Bastille_Complying-with-CIP-015-1-and-FERCs-Proposed-Enhancements-to-CIP-015-1-and-CIP-013-2-Technical-Reference_Digital.pdf)
* [Bastille Networks Enterprise VPAT](https://bastille.net/wp-content/uploads/BastilleNetworksEnterpriseVPAT.pdf)
* [End User License Agreement: US Government Contracts](https://bastille.net/wp-content/uploads/Bastille-End-User-License-Agreement-US-Government-Contracts-05-21-2024.pdf)
* [End User License Agreement: SLED Contracts](https://bastille.net/wp-content/uploads/Bastille-End-User-License-Agreement-SLED-Contracts-06-04-2024.pdf)
* [End User License Agreement: Commercial](https://bastille.net/wp-content/uploads/Bastille-End-User-License-Agreement-Commercial-06-20-2024.pdf)
* [Commercial Supplier License Agreement](https://bastille.net/wp-content/uploads/Bastille-Commercial-Supplier-LIcense-Agreement.pdf)
* [Data Privacy Collection Statement](https://bastille.net/wp-content/uploads/Bastille_Data-Privacy-Collection-Statement-Letter_Digital.pdf)