Dispel

About the company

Dispel was founded in 2015 by brothers Ethan and Ian Schmertzler and is headquartered in Austin, Texas. It holds more than 43 patents and secures remote access for industrial and utility operators worldwide.

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What do they do?

Dispel position themselves as a secure remote access platform built for how OT really works. They use Moving Target Defense, continually shifting network pathways so attackers cannot map a fixed target, with remote users connecting through single-use, time-limited virtual desktops.

• What it does: Zero trust secure remote access for OT and building systems.
• Integration: Connects across equipment of all makes and generations, and integrates with OT security tools such as Nozomi and Armis.
• Data and reporting: Every remote session recorded and auditable.
• Proof point: ABB uses Dispel to deliver remote services to its industrial customers.

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Dispel suits owners who need contractors to maintain building systems remotely without exposing those systems to the internet.