Zighra Inc.
Continuous Authentication powered by Explainable AI
Zighra, an Ottawa-based sensor analytics company, specializes in AI-powered situational awareness, continuous authentication, and threat detection. Our patented technology enhances security through an invisible layer that automatically and effortlessly proves identity by analyzing users’ unique interactions with smart devices. Leveraging over 12 years of academic research and commercial deployment, Zighra's platform is a pioneering decentralized AI identity solution. It runs on-device, with cloud capabilities, employing ultra-fast algorithms that outperform traditional AI methods. This approach ensures privacy while instantly detecting anomalies to prevent fraud and attacks.
Backed by ten years of research in collaboration with the University of Waterloo and Carleton University in Canada, Zighra has been granted eight patents by the USPTO with several applications pending. Zighra’s patents have over a 100 forward patent citations from some of the biggest names in tech (Google, IBM, Microsoft, Samsung, Blackberry, PayPal, Square, etc.), demonstrating the breadth and applicability of the Zighra IP in today’s digital and sensor world.
Zighra has worked with several Canadian govt agencies including Shared Services Canada, the Royal Canadian Navy, and the Canadian Coast Guard.