DRT Cyber
Safeguarding the Future of Digital Banking

In the early 1990s, David Roy Taylor envisioned the creation of a digital, branchless financial institution—a concept far ahead of its time. This vision led to the establishment of VersaBank, the world’s first fully digital bank. As the digital landscape evolved, Taylor witnessed the rise of hackers transforming into modern-day bank robbers. In response, he launched Washington, DC-based, DRT Cyber Inc., a dedicated cybersecurity subsidiary focused on protecting the bank’s digital assets and ensuring robust security against emerging threats.

DRT Cyber’s foundation was fortified with the recruitment of Gurpreet Sahota as president. A cybersecurity expert with a wealth of experience spanning 16 years in a leadership role at BlackBerry in addition to working on the UK military’s technology operations, Sahota brought invaluable expertise to DRT Cyber’s team. Another notable addition was the Hon. Tom Ridge, the first Secretary of Homeland Security, who joined as Chair of the Board and provided firsthand insights into the evolving cybersecurity needs.

With a commitment to trust, transparency and customized testing solutions, DRT Cyber has established itself as a trusted partner for over 400 large enterprises across North America. Notably, VersaBank also obtained a federal banking charter in the U.S., a significant milestone as a Canadian-based bank was granted a U.S. federal bank license. This enabled the bank to expand its operations and offer services across America, a rare achievement for foreign financial institutions.

Today, DRT Cyber’s clientele includes some of the largest financial institutions, transportation and rail companies, critical infrastructure, energy suppliers, and police departments, all across North America.

“We leverage our proven track record and the lessons learned to help clients across various industries enhance their security posture against evolving threats,” says Taylor.

At the heart of DRT Cyber’s offerings is its penetration testing service. Delivered by a skilled team of over 20 ethical hackers, it unveils unexpected vulnerabilities within clients’ systems. To ensure its methods remain impactful against the latest threats, DRT Cyber regularly identifies vulnerabilities by emulating real-world adversaries. The insights, gleaned from penetration testing, enhance DRT Cyber’s offerings and allow it to stay at the forefront of cybersecurity developments. What truly sets this offering apart is its tailored approach. Unlike many competitors relying on off-the-shelf tools, DRT Cyber’s tests fit each client’s environment.

The team also offers solutions like SIEM Tuning by Live Fire, allowing customers to safely simulate penetration attempts within their environment. This process helps them and their MSSPs fine-tune their Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) sensors, alarms and reporting mechanisms, enhancing their detection capabilities.

In response to the ever-changing landscape of cyber threats, DRT Cyber offers an Autonomous Cybersecurity Posture Testing Platform. It enables customers to run cyber security posture assessments on their infrastructure at their discretion—daily, weekly, or ad-hoc as part of their infrastructure or code deployment pipeline. The platform assists organizations in proactively managing security risks by establishing a baseline and monitoring changes in cybersecurity posture, as frequently as needed by customers. Essentially, it empowers clients to swiftly identify and address vulnerabilities, and adapt to evolving threats.

From a regulatory standpoint, DRT Cyber’s RAVEN solution assists companies in complying with privacy laws. By maintaining a centralized record of consent for email recipients, irrespective of the platform used, RAVEN ensures organizations can easily verify permissions for communications and consistently maintain compliance with emerging mandates. At the same time, the platform’s device-and platform-agnostic nature coupled with near-transparent integration and functionality, it significantly boosts its effectiveness across various operational environments.

We leverage our proven track record and the lessons learned to help clients across various industries enhance their security posture against evolving threats

Another flagship product, VersaVault, is a digital safety deposit box providing secure storage for valuable digital assets like code, documents and cryptographic keys. Built with a security-first approach, the solution is hosted in a private data center that caters to the stringent security standards of the government and aeronautical sectors.

Above all, its adversary simulation, flexible compliance support and robust digital vault, help organizations identify and protect against evolving cyber risks, making DRT Cyber a preferred choice for those seeking a sophisticated and proactive approach to security.

Focusing on cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions and maintaining a commitment to client safety, DRT Cyber is effectively addressing modern security challenges to ensure that the digital assets of today’s enterprises are protected against the sophisticated threats of tomorrow.