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RNS Number : 6063O Narf Industries PLC 27 June 2025
27 June 2025
NARF INDUSTRIES PLC
("Narf", the "Company", or the "Group")
Narf Launches "Ranger", an Open-Source Risk Detection Platform
Narf Industries plc (LSE: NARF), a leading U.S.-based cybersecurity group
specializing in advanced threat intelligence and software system security, is
pleased to announce the launch of Ranger, a powerful new software platform
that helps organizations identify hidden threats in open-source software
before they escalate into serious issues.
Ranger goes beyond traditional code scanning. It analyzes the people and
behaviors behind open-source projects to detect early warning signs, giving
users critical foresight into emerging risks and vulnerabilities.
Ranger's commercial launch marks a significant validation of Ranger's
technical maturity and operational value, reinforcing its readiness for
mission-critical use. With this strong foundation, Ranger is well positioned
for broader adoption by further U.S. Government agencies and commercial
rollout into enterprise sectors where securing the software supply chain is an
urgent and growing priority.
As the global dependence on open-source software continues to grow, so does
the critical need to safeguard its integrity. Ranger is purpose built to
address this challenge and offers Narf a clear opportunity to scale its
presence across government agencies and enterprise markets and establish
itself as a leader in the fast-evolving field of software supply chain
security.
Ranger: Key Points
● Narf launches Ranger, an advanced early warning platform for
open-source software security.
● Monitors and analyzes team and repository dynamics, and anomalies in
open-source activity to uncover risks and threats, not just the code itself.
● Targeting government agencies with critical needs, followed by
enterprise clients in high-risk sectors, with plans to integrate into broader
threat intelligence ecosystems.
● A SaaS revenue model to include licensing, API integration, and
future partnerships with threat intelligence providers building a scalable
path to recurring, high-margin revenues.
● The global software supply chain security market is forecast to grow
at a CAGR of 12.5% from 2024 to 2030, surpassing $5 billion by 2030(( 1 )).
Steve Bassi, CEO of Narf commented: "Open-source software underpins almost
every sector, from banking and healthcare to national defense. But that
widespread use brings significant risk. As reliance on open-source software
grows, so too does the scale of potential vulnerabilities. Ranger tackles this
challenge head-on by providing early, actionable intelligence, not just on the
code itself, but on the team behaviors and repository dynamics that often
signal a breach before it happens. This makes it a unique and valuable tool
for today's cyber environment and places Narf at the forefront of a
fast-moving cybersecurity frontier, delivering a solution with real commercial
relevance, growing demand, and long-term strategic value.
"With the product rollout of Ranger now underway, this represents a
significant step forward in our strategy to drive scalable, software-led
growth and deliver long-term shareholder value. Having already been validated
through its use by a respected government agency, Ranger provides a solid
foundation for Narf to transition towards a recurring, high-margin, SaaS
revenue model."
About Ranger
Narf has launched Ranger, a new cybersecurity platform that helps
organizations protect themselves from hidden threats in open-source software -
the publicly available code that is now the foundation for most modern
systems. Ranger helps detect threats sooner, strengthen software supply
chains, and respond with greater speed and precision.
Although open source software offers developers speed and flexibility, it also
brings risks as many projects are maintained by small teams, accept unverified
contributions, and can unknowingly spread malicious code across thousands of
applications.
While traditional security tools usually only detect these threats after a
security breach occurs, Ranger takes a fundamentally different approach.
Instead of focusing solely on code, it analyzes project dynamics to uncover
early indicators of risk. These include sudden changes in contributors,
declining project activity, widely reused but unreviewed code, and abnormal
collaboration patterns.
Ranger monitors over 11,000 open-source projects and billions of developer
events across GitHub. Insights and alerts are delivered via a user-friendly
dashboard, API integrations, and real-time alerts.
Commercial Rollout and Strategic Fit
Ranger's initial rollout is focused on further government clients with
critical needs. This will be followed by enterprise clients and partners in
high-risk, regulated sectors, including defense, financial services,
healthcare, and critical infrastructure. These sectors face growing scrutiny
around software supply chain risk which creates strong demand for the solution
Ranger provides.
Ranger is also positioned for integration into wider threat intelligence
ecosystems, which opens up further partnership and licensing opportunities.
This launch of Ranger represents a key milestone in Narf's transition toward
recurring, high-margin software revenues, as the Company begins productizing
it into a scalable SaaS solution. This forms part of Narf's broader strategy
to productize its high-grade cybersecurity expertise into scalable, recurring
revenue that drives long term growth and shareholder value.
ENDS
For further information visit www.narfgroup.com or contact:
Narf Industries plc John Herring jh@narfgroup.com
Joint Broker Peter Krens Tel: +44 (0)207 186 9030
Tennyson Securities plc
Financial PR, UK Paul Dulieu narf@stbridespartners.co.uk
St Brides Partners Isabel de Salis
About NARF Industries plc
Narf Industries (LSE: NARF) is a U.S. based leading provider of cybersecurity
research, solutions, and services to government entities. With a steadfast
commitment to protecting national security and critical infrastructure, it
offers comprehensive expertise in addressing the evolving cyber threats faced
by its clients.
1 https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/supply-chain-security-market-123703201.html
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