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MENLO PARK, Calif. - Autonomous vehicle technology company Cyngn Inc. (NASDAQ:CYN), a micro-cap company with a market value of $20.86 million, announced Wednesday it has partnered with Drata to pursue SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certifications as part of its ongoing information security initiatives. According to InvestingPro data, the company’s shares have seen a significant decline of over 92% year-to-date, highlighting the importance of these strategic initiatives.
The company has also established a bug bounty program inviting third-party researchers to report potential vulnerabilities. According to the press release, this program recently helped identify and resolve a minor configuration issue in a development environment managed by third-party vendor Mismo, with no exposure of personally identifiable information or material nonpublic data. With revenue of $0.41 million in the last twelve months, these security measures are crucial for the company’s growth strategy.
"Security has always been a core focus at Cyngn," said Sean Stetson, Cyngn’s VP of Product and Technology. "From our internal protocols to our partnerships with vendors and researchers, we are continually evolving our approach to ensure the highest standards of protection across our operations."
Prescient Security will serve as the independent auditor for both certification processes. The company stated it has also retained specialized legal counsel in data privacy and cybersecurity and maintains cyber insurance as part of its risk management strategy.
Cyngn develops autonomous vehicle technology for industrial organizations, offering solutions such as its DriveMod technology for Motrec MT-160 Tuggers and BYD Forklifts. The company aims to address challenges including labor shortages and safety incidents in industrial settings. InvestingPro analysis suggests the stock is currently undervalued, with investors anticipating the company’s next earnings report on August 13. Get deeper insights and exclusive ProTips about Cyngn’s financial health and growth potential with an InvestingPro subscription.
The information in this article is based on a press release issued by Cyngn Inc.
In other recent news, Cyngn has secured $32 million in funding, extending its financial runway through 2027. This capital raise was completed last week and fully utilized the company’s shelf registration, strengthening its balance sheet without requiring additional near-term financing. Furthermore, Cyngn announced the closing of a $17.2 million registered direct offering with a single institutional investor. This transaction involved the sale of 2,293,333 shares of common stock and pre-funded warrants, priced at $7.50 per share. Additionally, Cyngn closed a $15 million registered direct offering, also with a single institutional investor. This offering included 2,994,012 shares of common stock and pre-funded warrants, priced at $5.01 per share. These developments highlight Cyngn’s continued efforts to secure funding and support its operations.
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