COLLECT
"We collect everything needed for cyber orchestration, without needing invasive integrations."
Animate gathers disparate systems, environments, users, and tools — whether APIs, networks, simulated hosts, real-world devices, or attack/defense datasets — into one operational view.
CONNECT
"We connect the dots — operators to tools, attacks to defenses, personas to scenarios — instantly and securely."
Animate links these collected assets together dynamically — bridging live systems, virtualized environments, AI agents, security tools, compliance frameworks, and user roles — into a single operational mesh.
COORDINATE
"We coordinate actions across any system, user, or scenario — automatically and adaptively, with precision control."
Animate orchestrates complex workflows, scenarios, attacks, defenses, assessments, and validations across all connected entities using autonomous agents and intelligent behavior modeling — securely, flexibly, and at scale.
Tech Overview
Coordinator
The brain of the system.
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The Coordinator oversees the entire mesh—managing orchestration, tracking state across missions, assigning tasks to agents, and ensuring everything flows according to the defined logic. It acts as the central intelligence layer.
Controller
The regional manager behind firewalls.
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Controllers operate inside segmented or restricted networks and manage a group of Edge Operators locally. They handle coordination when the Coordinator can’t directly reach the agents, enabling Animate to operate in secure, air-gapped, or distributed environments.
Edge Operator (AI Agent)
The hands and eyes of Animate.
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Edge Operators are autonomous AI agents that execute specific tasks—simulating users, running tools, navigating GUIs, triggering tests, or remediating findings. They interact with environments like a human would: via API, CLI, GUI, or browser.
Agent Mesh Architecture
A distributed system of Coordinators, Controllers, and Edge Operators powers Animate’s ability to simulate, score, test, and remediate within any environment.
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Declarative & Containerized
No heavy VM infrastructure. Animate uses container-based deployments to keep operations fast, flexible, and resource-efficient.
Zero-API Dependency
Animate agents interact with systems via GUIs, command lines, browsers, and more. If a human can do it, an agent can too.
Explainable Intelligence
Built with symbolic logic and structured knowledge, Animate provides results that are empirical, traceable, and audit-ready—no hallucinations.
Ready for Scale
Animate supports deployment in education, government, critical infrastructure, and enterprise environments. Modular by design. Future-proof by architecture.
Key Capabilities
Partner With Animate
Collaborate to Innovate
Animate Cyber is more than a platform; it's a collaborative ecosystem. We invite organizations to:
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Integrate Animate into Existing Systems:
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Enhance your current infrastructure with our AI-driven agents, enabling seamless automation and orchestration.
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Co-Develop Industry-Specific Solutions:
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Leverage our flexible architecture to create tailored products that address unique challenges within your sector.
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Accelerate Time-to-Market:
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Utilize our scalable, containerized deployments to rapidly develop and deploy solutions across various environments.
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Modular & Scalable
Our platform adapts to your needs, ensuring seamless integration and growth.
Secure & Compliant
Built with security at its core, Animate meets industry compliance standards.
Expert Support
Our team collaborates with you throughout the partnership journey.
Products
A Smarter Approach to Cyber Operations
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We built Animate to replace the brittle scripts and disconnected tools slowing down modern security and compliance. In their place, we created a flexible platform powered by intelligent agents—built to adapt, scale, and evolve.
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Animate is more than a product. It’s the foundation for a new generation of cyber solutions.
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From red teaming to AI-driven compliance and cyber labs, Animate connects tools, systems, and outcomes—partnering with innovators to deliver transformative results.
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
The Animate Cyber team has a history of success in cybersecurity, AI/ML, and cyber range development. They have led major initiatives in both the public and private sectors, driving innovation and delivering impactful solutions for a wide range of clients.
Adam Whalen
Chief Executive Officer:
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Over a decade of experience in management consulting, strategic governance, and cybersecurity.
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Executive MBA and multiple degrees in Cyber Security.
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U.S. Navy IT Veteran.
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Expert in business transformation, risk mitigation, and operational strategy.
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Proven track record in leadership and technology-driven solutions.
Patrick Petit
Chief Product Officer:
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10+ years leading growth, operations, and product strategy
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Proven success in beating revenue goals and raising multimillion-dollar funding.
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Launched new products, opened market niches, and built high-impact partnerships.
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Expert in team leadership, innovation, and cross-functional global execution.
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MBA with a focus on data-driven business strategy.
Damon Phillips
Chief Growth Officer:
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20+ years of experience driving sustainable growth in the federal market.
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Leads Animate Cyber's strategic growth initiatives and business development.
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Senior leadership roles at Eliassen Group, Apex Systems, and Zachary Piper Solutions.
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Deep domain expertise and strategic vision for expanding market reach.
Chad Hughes
Founder & Chief Scientist:
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20+ years of experience in AI/ML and cyber range development.
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Inventor and software developer with expertise in AI, NLP, and expert systems.
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Founder of EvenSoft, specializing in cybersecurity and technology solutions.
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Led cyber range development for ManTech and the DoD.
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Passion for innovation drives Animate Cyber's cutting-edge technology.
Andrew Beardall
Chief Operating Officer:
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Seasoned attorney and business leader with 20+ years of experience.
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Expertise in corporate governance, risk management, and compliance.
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Former COO at RapidAscent and Founding Partner of Immortal Cyber.
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Expert in federal contracting, regulatory compliance, and financial risk mitigation.
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Ensures smooth operations and strategic growth for Animate Cyber.
Ready to See Animate in Action?
Let’s build something transformational together.