VirnetX (NYSE:VHC)oration (NYSE: VHC) is a patent licensing and technology development company specializing in secure communications and networking. The company’s core business centers on the design, development and monetization of patented software solutions that enable secure domain name system (SDNS) protocols, end-to-end encryption, and real-time collaboration across voice, video and messaging services.
At the heart of VirnetX’s offerings is its proprietary “GABRIEL” technology, an SDNS platform that underpins encrypted voice-over-IP (VoIP), video conferencing and secure messaging applications. The company licenses its intellectual property to leading technology firms and enterprise communications providers, supporting secure features in telepresence systems, conferencing suites and secure file-sharing services.
Founded in 2008 and publicly listed in 2009, VirnetX has pursued a strategy of building and enforcing a broad patent portfolio. Over the past decade, the company has secured licensing agreements with major industry participants and expanded its patents through ongoing research and targeted acquisitions. Its intellectual property covers foundational techniques in secure communications, positioning VirnetX as an influential player in the cybersecurity and networking sectors.
Headquartered in the United States, VirnetX serves a global customer base spanning North America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. The company’s executive leadership is led by CEO and Chairman Kendall Larsen, under whose guidance VirnetX continues to advance secure communications technologies and pursue strategic licensing partnerships worldwide.