FAQ
Answers to common questions about CyPhER and North Star Labs, organized by topic.
About CyPhER
CyPhER automates the security operations center by analyzing all logs and network activity and returning consolidated threat events.
About North Star Labs
North Star Labs is a defense cybersecurity company in Alexandria, Virginia, commercializing MIT- and Carnegie Mellon-heritage network sensing research.
Core concepts
Passive, deterministic, and ground truth explained — the network sensing concepts CyPhER is built on.
Detection
What CyPhER detects, how it catches advanced and patient adversaries, and how every finding can be independently verified.
Comparisons
How CyPhER compares to behavioral AI, NDR, OT visibility platforms, and named vendor security products.
Deployment and operations
How CyPhER deploys passively, runs on premises, integrates with your stack, and the support behind it.
Compliance
How CyPhER maps to NIST 800-53, NERC CIP-015, IEC 62443, TSA directives, SOC 2, ISO 27001, and GDPR.
Industries
Defense, government, water, transportation, telecom, banking, and other environments CyPhER serves.
Evaluation
How to evaluate CyPhER on your network, what to ask any vendor, pricing, and working with us.
Last reviewed August 19, 2026