VDA LABS, LLC
Full-scope cyber security company Vulnerability Discovery & Analysis Labs, LLC (VDA Labs) has expanded to a new location on Plainfield Ave. NE in Grand Rapids. The expansion will create 25 jobs and a capital investment of $300,000. VDA Labs was founded in 2007 to make the world safer by providing world class cyber security services, products, and training. VDA helps customers throughout the state of Michigan, as well as national and international clients. In the past, VDA has worked on projects involving securing new tech in automobiles, conducting ethical hacking for companies to help them proactively fix bugs, monitoring alerts and conducting incident response in emergency situations, and even high-end security research for companies like Microsoft. VDA’s current employees will move into the existing 3,000 square foot location that will house lab and office space, as well as room for product design and security review. “We’re investing in the future of our people, processes, and technology,” said Dr. Jared DeMott, founder & CEO, VDA Labs. “We continue to expand our efforts to make our customers and the world safer. Cybercrime is quickly becoming the number one threat to businesses and people everywhere, and we’re proud to serve on the front lines of combating the threat.” The Right Place assists cyber security company with expansion
The MEDC is supporting the expansion effort with the approval of a $75,000 Michigan Business Development Program performance-based grant. “We’re seeing West Michigan’s technology sector continue to grow as more companies choose to invest in our region,” said Jen Wangler, Senior Business Development Manager at The Right Place, Inc. and project lead on the VDA Labs project. “VDA Labs’ decision to establish its first campus in Plainfield Township speaks to the quality of our talent and ability to provide a strong foundation for growing tech companies.” “Plainfield Township is thrilled to welcome VDA Labs to our community,” said Cameron VanWyngarden, superintendent, Plainfield Charter Township. “In an ever- changing economy, we are excited to see growth in our local technology industry, especially from companies that are home- grown in West Michigan.” For more information, visit: vdalabs.com .
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