Three former graduates of Cullman High School have reunited to create a cutting-edge cybersecurity system that’s already turning heads at the Air Force Research Laboratory. With a favorable review for its innovative potential, their startup, Svorge, is on a mission to reshape how digital systems are protected.

Svorge was founded by Jared Giddens, Brian Bostick, Matthew Etesham and Michael Sapp—four friends who have combined their unique skills to tackle one of today’s biggest challenges: cybersecurity. Their patent-pending technology is designed to protect networks and devices of all sizes, from laptops to satellites to nuclear submarines. It’s a solution that could transform industries like healthcare, banking, and national defense.

“We’ve brought together a team with extensive experience building and delivering complex products,” says Giddens, “and it’s incredible to see how our individual strengths have come together to create something truly groundbreaking.”

Giddens, a business developer and entrepreneur, leads the team as CEO. Brian Bostick, a hi-rel engineer and manufacturing and R&D leader, focuses on the overall technical production of their vision, while Michael Sapp, a software developer, brings the digital architecture of their system to life. Matthew Etesham is a California based hardware, software, and AI frontier engineer. This team also includes highly skilled technical resources able to conjure brilliant solutions to these challenging problems.

Their system isn’t just another cybersecurity tool—it’s a game-changer. It works within the government’s Zero Trust security model and includes advanced features like quantum-safe communication, AI-driven threat detection, and isolated execution environments to stop threats before they can cause harm. Unlike traditional reactive approaches, Svorge’s technology is built to anticipate and neutralize risks before they escalate.