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Phosphorus Promotes Sonu Shankar to President and COO

Transforming Leadership Amidst Growth
NASHVILLE, Tenn., August 25, 2025 — Phosphorus, a prominent provider in proactive security solutions for extended Internet of Things (xIoT), recently heralded the appointment of Sonu Shankar, its Chief Product Officer, as the new President and Chief Operating Officer. This strategic move follows a remarkably successful growth quarter, illustrating the immense enterprise demand for comprehensive xIoT security solutions and automation.

In a statement, Chris Rouland, founder and CEO of Phosphorus, emphasized, "Sonu is an industry veteran with the unique ability to blend business acumen with deep engineering insight. He adeptly navigates high-level discussions while being equally comfortable delving into technical specifics, which is essential considering our patented technology's capacity for end-to-end xIoT discovery, management, and remediation."

Pioneering a New Era in xIoT Security
Shankar's leadership trajectory in Phosphorus has been pivotal, pushing the platform towards intelligent automation and allowing for innovative, industry-first capabilities in automated xIoT security and management. Art Coviello, Chairman of the Phosphorus Board, remarked, "Sonu's proven track record and visionary approach uniquely position him to guide Phosphorus into its next era of innovation, tackling one of the most pressing challenges in cybersecurity — securing the growing fleet of unmanaged devices."

The Drive Towards Autonomous Security Solutions
As organizations around the world face the challenge of managing an overwhelming number of unmonitored connected devices — spanning IoT, Operational Technology, and the Internet of Medical Things — the urgency for effective security solutions has never been greater. The lack of basic security measures in xIoT devices has triggered concern among regulatory bodies, resulting in bans against certain risk-laden manufacturing origins, particularly from China, emphasizing essential practices such as password changes and rigorous firmware management.

Phosphorus is making substantial advancements in automating processes related to risk assessment, compliance enforcement, and lifecycle management. This evolution lays the foundation for true autonomy in xIoT devices, heralding a future where devices can be autonomously discovered, secured, and managed without human intervention.

Shankar articulated, "The shift from human oversight to human involvement in decision-making is not just likely; it's unavoidable. Phosphorus is at the forefront of developing xIoT-focused agentic AI. Built on the most comprehensive dataset in the xIoT sector, we enable proactive and autonomous actions at scales beyond what humans can achieve. I'm honored to lead us into this next transformative phase where we help our clients wrest control over their unmanaged device ecosystems."

Impact on Major Enterprises
Companies in the Fortune 10 and Global 2000 are turning to the Phosphorus platform to efficiently mitigate risks across extensive fleets of devices without the necessity of human oversight. These significant advances signal a shift towards smaller teams being capable of managing vast device networks autonomously, indicating a move away from traditional practices.
In the last quarter alone, Phosphorus achieved an impressive milestone by scanning over 5 billion IP addresses, bringing previously obscure devices under proper cybersecurity management. The company has witnessed year-over-year increases of 157% in xIoT device password rotations and a 65% uptick in firmware updates, evidence of organizations advancing from basic discovery to automated remediation.

Establishing a Competitive Edge
Through its comprehensive dataset regarding xIoT intelligence, Phosphorus solidifies its competitive dominance across various sectors, including manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and defense, with successful implementations in diverse regions like North America, Saudi Arabia, and the Asia Pacific.

About Phosphorus
Phosphorus stands as a leader in xIoT security and management, actively addressing the vulnerabilities of growing IoT, Operational Technology, and Internet of Medical Things surfaces. With its groundbreaking xIoT Intelligent Active Discovery and patented remediation solutions, Phosphorus streamlines the identification and mitigation of numerous operational risks including outdated firmware and asset mismanagement. For further information, please visit www.phosphorus.io.