IANUS TECHNOLOGIES LTD

Their core work

IANUS Technologies is a Cyprus-based cybersecurity SME specializing in security solutions for law enforcement, first responders, and critical infrastructure protection. They develop tools for IoT security assessment, firmware risk analysis, and cybercrime-fighting platforms. Their work spans the intersection of cybersecurity technology and public safety operations, providing technical components for EU-funded security research consortia focused on threat detection, situational awareness, and digital trust.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

IANUS started (2017-2020) with a focus on security infrastructure fundamentals — interoperability standards, firmware risk assessment, 5G/IoT network protection, and first responder situational awareness tools. From 2021 onward, their work shifted decisively toward law enforcement-specific cybersecurity, with emphasis on AI-driven threat response, technological autonomy, cybercrime networks, and human-centric security design. This evolution shows a company that moved from broad security engineering toward a specialized niche at the intersection of cybersecurity and policing.

IANUS is deepening its focus on AI-powered tools for law enforcement agencies, with growing emphasis on ethical, human-centric approaches to cybercrime and emerging digital threats.

How they like to work

IANUS operates exclusively as a consortium participant — they have never coordinated a project, which is typical for a specialized SME contributing focused technical components to larger efforts. With 131 unique partners across 25 countries in just 6 projects, they consistently join large consortia (averaging 20+ partners per project). This makes them an experienced team player comfortable operating within complex, multi-national project structures.

Despite being a small company, IANUS has built an extensive network of 131 unique partners across 25 countries through participation in large security-focused consortia. Their reach spans most of the EU, indicating strong pan-European connections in the security research community.

What sets them apart

IANUS occupies a distinctive niche as a Cyprus-based cybersecurity SME with deep experience in law enforcement and public safety technology — a sector dominated by larger companies and government agencies. Their consistent presence across both technical security projects (IoT, firmware, 5G) and policy-oriented coordination actions (LEA dialogue, cybercrime networks) makes them a versatile partner who understands both the technology and the operational reality of security practitioners. For consortium builders, they bring a rare combination: SME agility, a security-cleared profile in sensitive LEA projects, and a Cyprus base that adds geographic diversity.

Highlights from their portfolio

• STARLIGHT
  Large-scale project (running to 2026) focused on AI-driven autonomy and resilience for law enforcement — represents IANUS's strategic direction toward AI-powered security.
• RESPOND-A
  Their highest single-project funding (EUR 225,000) and their only project focused on first responder crisis management rather than cybersecurity.
• SANCUS
  Most technically specific project — automated firmware and software security assessment for 5G and IoT networks, showcasing deep technical capabilities.