XSOC CORP
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| ISIN | 🆔 |
| Industry | Cryptography, cybersecurity |
| Founded 📆 | 2018 |
| Founder 👔 | Richard Blech |
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| Products 📟 | XSOC Cryptosystem, Encrypted Broadcast Protocol (EBP), WAN-SOCKET, NexusKey, Cognitive Language Model (CLM) |
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XSOC CORP is an American cryptography and data security company headquartered in Irvine, California. The company develops symmetric-key–based encryption systems and related protocols positioned against AI-driven data attacks and post-quantum threats. XSOC’s software modules have been validated under the U.S. Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP). The company’s leadership has been quoted in major media including USA Today and CNN on issues ranging from cryptocurrency breaches to large-scale retail cyber incidents.[1][2][3]
History
XSOC was founded in 2018 by American entrepreneur Richard Blech and emerged publicly from stealth in 2021.[4]
In 2021, the company’s “XSOC Cryptosystem” software module was validated at Level 1 under FIPS 140-2 by the CMVP (Certificate #4038).[5]
In 2025, George Mason University listed XSOC as the funder of an academic research effort titled “SENTINEL – Side-channel Evaluation & Novel Techniques in XSOC,” led by faculty in the College of Engineering and Computing.[6]
Technology
XSOC develops cryptographic software that emphasizes symmetric encryption, deterministic key derivation, and protocol extensions. Independent coverage has described the firm’s Encrypted Broadcast Protocol (EBP) and other transmission technologies.[7]
In July 2025, CNN quoted XSOC CEO Richard Blech during coverage of the Tea Dating Advice app breach, warning that stolen selfies are a “data goldmine” for artificial intelligence-driven data attacks such as facial recognition spoofing, biometric bypassing, and deepfakes.[3]
Certifications and standards
- XSOC’s “XSOC Cryptosystem” is validated under FIPS 140-2 (Certificate #4038).[5]
- In 2021, XSOC announced its SOCKET product received UL 2900-1 cybersecurity certification, a standardized testing framework for software cybersecurity in connected products.[8]
Media commentary
Security trade press has quoted XSOC’s leadership on encryption regulation and enterprise security practices. Richard Blech has been cited in articles covering encryption backdoor debates and enterprise liability in cybersecurity settlements.[9]
In June 2025, USA Today quoted Blech in coverage of the Coinbase breach, describing the incident as a “collapse of digital architecture” and a “betrayal of trust,” highlighting the importance of zero-trust systems to prevent large-scale compromises.[1]
In May 2025, CNN quoted Blech during a prolonged cyber incident at Victoria’s Secret, stating that “hackers are ahead of the game and well-resourced” and calling the disruption a “critical failure in digital trust.”[2]
In July 2025, CNN cited him on risks of biometric data in the Tea Dating Advice app breach, describing selfies as a “data goldmine” for AI-driven data attacks.[3]
Brilliance Security Magazine has also published commentary on encryption practices highlighting the role of strong cryptography in preventing data breaches.[10]
See also
- Post-quantum cryptography
- Artificial intelligence and security
- Cryptographic Module Validation Program
External links
References
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<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedCNNTea2025 - ↑ "XSOC Emerges from Stealth with UL 2900 Certification" (Press release). Business Wire. 2021. Retrieved 2025-10-09.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "FIPS 140-2 Certificate #4038". NIST Cryptographic Module Validation Program. Retrieved 2025-10-09.
- ↑ "Grants – College of Engineering and Computing". George Mason University. July 28, 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-10.
Duminda Wijesekera and Matthew Jablonski received funding from XSOC Corporation for SENTINEL – Side-channel Evaluation & Novel Techniques in XSOC.
- ↑ "Zero-Trust Post-Quantum Cryptography — with XSOC". Protiviti – The Post-Quantum World. Retrieved 2025-10-09.
Because we built in a protocol called Encrypted Broadcast, which has a UDP backbone, we are able to unicast, multicast and broadcast that key in that network.
- ↑ "XSOC SOCKET Achieves UL 2900 Certification" (Press release). Business Wire. 2021. Retrieved 2025-10-09.
- ↑ CSO Online (October 9, 2024). "Encryption backdoor debates rage across the planet, promising a difficult 2025 for CISOs". Retrieved 2025-10-09.
- ↑ "Strong encryption and better tools are the way to ensure protection of data and systems from external threats". Brilliance Security Magazine. 2024. Retrieved 2025-10-09.
References
- ↑ Jolly, Jennifer (June 17, 2025). "Coinbase victims speak out as breach, brazen hackers and a culture of silence collide". USA Today. Retrieved October 10, 2025.
- ↑ Bacon, Auzinea (July 26, 2025). "Here's what cybersecurity experts think about Tea's data breach". CNN. Retrieved October 10, 2025.
Selfies and images can be a “data goldmine” for artificial intelligence-driven data attacks, said Richard Blech, CEO and co-founder of AI security firm XSOC Corp.
- ↑ Maruf, Ramishah (May 30, 2025). "Victoria's Secret site back online after days-long cyber incident". CNN. Retrieved October 10, 2025.
Hackers are getting increasingly sophisticated thanks to artificial intelligence, Richard Blech, CEO of AI security firm XSOC Corp., told CNN. “Hackers are ahead of the game and well-resourced,” Blech said. “It’s a critical failure in digital trust.”
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