Dadi Hannesson

Varist is a European cybersecurity SME headquartered in Reykjavik, Iceland, with a decades-long track record in malware detection innovation. Varist technology currently protects more than five billion mailboxes worldwide, making it a trusted partner for hyperscalers, SASE providers, and cybersecurity vendors globally. Hybrid Detection Engine™ At the core of Varist's offering is the Hybrid Detection Engine™, an AI-scale malware detection solution that detects both known and zero-day threats. Each detection instance processes approximately 500 files per second, analyzes suspicious files in under nine milliseconds, and maintains a false positive rate below 0.001 percent — all without interrupting business processes. The engine operates entirely within a customer's own infrastructure, ensuring sensitive files never leave the environment. This privacy-first architecture gives organisations full control over data sovereignty and compliance, making it ideal for regulated industries and public sector deployments. Drawing on a malware dataset exceeding three petabytes, it uses behavioral simulation to assign risk scores and surface prioritised intelligence for security teams. Why Partner with Varist Varist is committed to strengthening Europe's digital sovereignty. With proven, production-grade technology and deep cybersecurity expertise, Varist is ready to contribute to Digital Europe Programme consortia working toward a more secure and resilient Europe.