Our mission is to provide individuals with a secure digital identity that provides control of their credentials and enables service providers to use it with consent to fight identity fraud.
After having conversations with industry leading CISOs, former members of the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security, 1Kosmos’ founders realized the notion of knowing who is on the other side of a digital connection was disjointed and weak. Leveraging decades of experience and coming from successful cyber security ventures, the team sought to fill a gap in the market by creating a one-of-a-kind solution that ensures a user is always who they say they are.
BlockID is the only solution that combines indisputable digital identity proofing with advanced biometrics and passwordless authentication, while storing user data encrypted in a private, permissioned blockchain. With clients including Hitachi and RSA Security, 1Kosmos’ BlockID products—BlockID Verify, BlockID Workforce and BlockID Customer—deliver unmatched security for enterprises and individuals.
At 1Kosmos, the core values that unite us revolve around leadership, collaboration, accountability, passion and diversity. Together, we are committed to sharing the very best of our own selves, so BlockID can continue to disrupt the world of cyber security and change the way we interact with systems and applications. If you relate to our core values, join us in our journey to make an impact in the security and tech space.
Proven leaders with the mission to provide individuals secure digital identity controls and service providers powerful solutions to fight identity fraud while simplifying the user experience.
Proven leaders with the mission to provide individuals secure digital identity controls and service providers powerful solutions to fight identity fraud while simplifying the user experience.
The Forgepoint team has over 30 years of combined experience connecting entrepreneurs, corporate and government customers, strategic partners, advisors, and executives to build the next generation of companies that protect the digital world.
On February 16, 2021, 1Kosmos announced that the company secured $15 million in series A funding from Forgepoint.
Founded by cybersecurity entrepreneurs Ron and Cyndi Gula, Gula Tech Adventures invests in companies and nonprofits that help close the gap in needed technology and workforce to defend the country in cyberspace. They work directly with cybersecurity startups, investment funds and nonprofit organizations. Since 2017, the Gula’s have made more than 40 investments in cybersecurity startups like Automox, Cybrary, Huntress and Scythe, cybersecurity funds including Inner Loop Capital, DataTribe and Forgepoint Capital, and also supported cybersecurity nonprofits like Defending Digital Campaigns and voting.works.
On June 1, 2022, 1Kosmos announced that the company secured a strategic investment from Gula Tech Adventures.