Since 2015

Dispel is an international specialist in industrial cybersecurity & networking

Factory workers examine a machine diagram on a computer

Since 2015

Dispel is an international specialist in industrial cybersecurity & networking

Factory workers examine a machine diagram on a computer

Since 2015

Dispel is an international specialist in industrial cybersecurity & networking

Factory workers examine a machine diagram on a computer

Our Products

We've built a complete, unified platform designed around the requirements of NIST 800-82, 800-53, NERC CIP, and IEC 62443 for an easy, compliant deployment.

Secure, Efficient, Delightful

Ship software, not people to solve problems

Ship software, not people to solve problems

Ship software, not people to solve problems

Dispel applies infrastructure automation to mission critical security and defense systems.

Dispel applies infrastructure automation to mission critical security and defense systems.

Dispel applies infrastructure automation to mission critical security and defense systems.

A collage of Dispel office images
A collage of Dispel office images
A collage of Dispel office images

Our Leading Team

Ian Schmertzler

President

Ian's focus is on designing systems to operate efficiently at scale. By training, Ian is an Industrial Engineer. Ian holds an MSc from Georgia Tech and a BA from Yale. He is the Vice President of the National Defense Industry Association's New York chapter.

Ian Schmertzler

President

Ian's focus is on designing systems to operate efficiently at scale. By training, Ian is an Industrial Engineer. Ian holds an MSc from Georgia Tech and a BA from Yale. He is the Vice President of the National Defense Industry Association's New York chapter.

Ian Schmertzler

President

Ian's focus is on designing systems to operate efficiently at scale. By training, Ian is an Industrial Engineer. Ian holds an MSc from Georgia Tech and a BA from Yale. He is the Vice President of the National Defense Industry Association's New York chapter.

Ethan Schmertzler

Chief Executive Officer

Ethan's background is in C4ISR capabilities, software development, and early-stage venture capital focused on defense and cybersecurity. He holds a BA from Middlebury College. Outside of Dispel, Ethan currently serves as a Director of the National Defense Industry Association, a NATO Industry Advisor, and a Sector Coordinating Council Member of the U.S. Critical Infrastructure Security Agency.

Ethan Schmertzler

Chief Executive Officer

Ethan's background is in C4ISR capabilities, software development, and early-stage venture capital focused on defense and cybersecurity. He holds a BA from Middlebury College. Outside of Dispel, Ethan currently serves as a Director of the National Defense Industry Association, a NATO Industry Advisor, and a Sector Coordinating Council Member of the U.S. Critical Infrastructure Security Agency.

Ethan Schmertzler

Chief Executive Officer

Ethan's background is in C4ISR capabilities, software development, and early-stage venture capital focused on defense and cybersecurity. He holds a BA from Middlebury College. Outside of Dispel, Ethan currently serves as a Director of the National Defense Industry Association, a NATO Industry Advisor, and a Sector Coordinating Council Member of the U.S. Critical Infrastructure Security Agency.

Anton Åberg

Chief Product Officer

Anton Åberg is responsible for Dispel's Product team. Previously, Anton served as Head of Design at TripleMint. Anton Åberg holds a B.B.A. Summa Cum Laude with Honors in International Business and Marketing from University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and National University of Singapore.

Anton Åberg

Chief Product Officer

Anton Åberg is responsible for Dispel's Product team. Previously, Anton served as Head of Design at TripleMint. Anton Åberg holds a B.B.A. Summa Cum Laude with Honors in International Business and Marketing from University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and National University of Singapore.

Anton Åberg

Chief Product Officer

Anton Åberg is responsible for Dispel's Product team. Previously, Anton served as Head of Design at TripleMint. Anton Åberg holds a B.B.A. Summa Cum Laude with Honors in International Business and Marketing from University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and National University of Singapore.

Ben Burke

Chief Operating Officer

Ben holds a B.A. in Chemical Engineering from Yale, and previously helped build Dispel's platform as an engineer. Ben is a Director of the National Defense Industry Association's New York chapter.

Ben Burke

Chief Operating Officer

Ben holds a B.A. in Chemical Engineering from Yale, and previously helped build Dispel's platform as an engineer. Ben is a Director of the National Defense Industry Association's New York chapter.

Ben Burke

Chief Operating Officer

Ben holds a B.A. in Chemical Engineering from Yale, and previously helped build Dispel's platform as an engineer. Ben is a Director of the National Defense Industry Association's New York chapter.

Chris DiLorenzo

Chief Technology Officer

Chris oversees engineering at Dispel. Chris has previously developed software for the JAS 39 Gripen fighter jet, and done telemidicinal HCI research in Kenya and Tanzania, and was the CTO of Triplemint. Chris holds an MSc from Uppsala University.

Chris DiLorenzo

Chief Technology Officer

Chris oversees engineering at Dispel. Chris has previously developed software for the JAS 39 Gripen fighter jet, and done telemidicinal HCI research in Kenya and Tanzania, and was the CTO of Triplemint. Chris holds an MSc from Uppsala University.

Chris DiLorenzo

Chief Technology Officer

Chris oversees engineering at Dispel. Chris has previously developed software for the JAS 39 Gripen fighter jet, and done telemidicinal HCI research in Kenya and Tanzania, and was the CTO of Triplemint. Chris holds an MSc from Uppsala University.

Dean Macris

Chief Information Security Officer

Dean is in charge of security and compliance for Dispel. He has experience with the US Navy, has taught at the US Coast Guard Academy, and, like any good security practitioner, is building a cabin in the middle of the woods. He holds a BS from the US Merchant Marine Academy and an MBA from UCONN.

Dean Macris

Chief Information Security Officer

Dean is in charge of security and compliance for Dispel. He has experience with the US Navy, has taught at the US Coast Guard Academy, and, like any good security practitioner, is building a cabin in the middle of the woods. He holds a BS from the US Merchant Marine Academy and an MBA from UCONN.

Dean Macris

Chief Information Security Officer

Dean is in charge of security and compliance for Dispel. He has experience with the US Navy, has taught at the US Coast Guard Academy, and, like any good security practitioner, is building a cabin in the middle of the woods. He holds a BS from the US Merchant Marine Academy and an MBA from UCONN.

Culture

"Success at Dispel comes from tackling massive challenges that affect the tools and systems keeping society running. We want people who are unafraid to come with open minds, be prepared to get things wrong, and bring a passion for transforming industries."

Our Mission and Vision

Protecting the heart of industry; maximizing efficiency for global operations

Dispel provides OT DMZ unification and Zero Trust Access solutions to industrial control systems, specializing in products like Zero Trust Remote Access and Data Streaming. As a leading provider in moving target defense-based Zero Trust Access, we cater to sectors including manufacturing, utilities, building management, and government. Our customers include Fortune 500 firms in food & beverage, automotive, cosmetics, oil & gas, energy, chemicals, and consumer goods.

A man with a hard hat examines multiple monitor displays
A man with a hard hat examines multiple monitor displays
A man with a hard hat examines multiple monitor displays
Robotic arms on a factory assembly line
Robotic arms on a factory assembly line
Robotic arms on a factory assembly line

A Day in the Life

Impact industry's heartbeat

People think the world of critical infrastructure, manufacturing, and industrial engineering is opaque. It is not. It's made up of people, machines, and facilities just like any other organization. And we're in the business of understanding how they operate, what struggles they face, and how we can help make them better places. A lot of our people didn't start with backgrounds in industrial, biochemical, or mechanical engineering. And our most successful people share a diversity of backgrounds and experiences. As long as you have a willingness to learn, bring your new ideas, and have the patience to disrupt the industries that underpin the global economy then you'll have a welcome place here at Dispel.

Carbon Neutral Initiatives

Environmental & corporate sustainability for our generation and beyond

Sustainability at Dispel begins with our behavior, suppliers, and technology. We recognize the need for science-based targets to reduce our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, while using carbon capture to offset those emissions we cannot yet stop.

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Aerial view of trees in a forest
Aerial view of trees in a forest

Industry Engagement

Giving Back

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National Defense Industrial Association logo
National Defense Industrial Association logo

National Defense Industrial Association

Dispel is a member of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA).

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NIST logo
NIST logo

NIST National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence

Dispel works alongside the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in co-authoring key documents such as NIST SP 1800-10, offering our knowledge in cybersecurity and Zero Trust architectures. Our collaboration aims to set industry standards and promote best practices that advance organizational security and resilience against cyber threats.

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US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency logo
US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency logo

US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency

Dispel collaborates with the US CISA Sector Coordinating Councils (SCCs), providing critical infrastructure sectors with strategies and solutions for enhanced security and resilience. By partnering with infrastructure owners, operators, and government entities, we contribute to the development and implementation of comprehensive cybersecurity policies and practices across vital industries.

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NATO Alliance logo
NATO Alliance logo

NATO Alliance

Dispel supports the NATO Industrial Advisory Group (NIAG), offering expertise and guidance in cybersecurity, communications, and defense sectors to aid policy development for the Alliance.