Articles from Stairwell
Stairwell, a company that is redefining security using AI-powered signal intelligence focused on an enterprise's files to bring a data search approach to outmaneuver known and unknown malware in seconds, today announced the appointment of Emmy Linder as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This strategic leadership transition positions the company to accelerate its growth, enhance its technological capabilities, and continue its mission of redefining cybersecurity for the modern era. As part of the transition, Mike Wiacek, founder and current CEO, will assume the role of Founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to focus on further driving innovation and technical excellence.
By Stairwell · Via Business Wire · July 29, 2025
Stairwell, a company redefining cybersecurity as a data search problem, today announced Stairwell Intelligent Analysis (SIA)–a new capability that turns alert overload into actionable answers in seconds. Every file has a story and Stairwell Intelligent Analysis (SIA) reads it with unmatched depth, combining GenAI capabilities with one of the industry’s richest proprietary threat intelligence inventories containing over 1 billion malware samples, 2+ trillion DNS records, and hundreds of millions of YARA rule matches.
By Stairwell · Via Business Wire · May 20, 2025

Stairwell, a data search based cybersecurity platform, announces the launch of Stairwell Core, which enables organizations to privately collect, store, and continuously reassess executable files so they can confidently determine if malware has affected their systems. Core offers customers an accessible entry point into the Stairwell ecosystem, giving users high-confidence results that reduce noise for both faster decision-making and response time.
By Stairwell · Via Business Wire · December 17, 2024