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About Zealience

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IoT cybersecurity compliance
since 2023

Leveraging Dr. Guillaume Dupont's decade of expertise in IoT cybersecurity, we anticipated that the new EU regulations would impose significant documentation burden on manufacturers. To tackle this challenge, we created Zealience.

Frankfurt, Germany
Customers in 18 Countries
Growing Fast

Meet The Team

The visionaries behind Zealience's innovation

Team member

Dr. Guillaume Dupont

Co-Founder

Guillaume holds a PhD in IoT cybersecurity. As a former Senior Security Expert at UL Solutions, he assisted IoT manufacturers in preparing for the RED DA by performing evaluations against product security standards such as ETSI EN 303 645 and IEC 62443-4-2. He contributed to the drafting of EN 18031 and trained a Notified Body for RED DA assessments. He previously worked at Forescout on medical device and automotive security and developed intrusion detection systems for in-vehicle networks. As a seasoned IoT vulnerability researcher, he disclosed CVEs found to Siemens Healthineers. His research on IoT security led him to obtain a US patent: He invented novel machine learning algorithms to enhance the accuracy of IoT device classification (US20220353153).

Team member

Miho Dupont

Co-Founder

Miho has a diverse skill set developed over eight years as an account manager and full-stack developer. At Expedia Group, she managed 120 key accounts, overseeing the entire sales cycle and gaining insights into effective go-to-market strategies for four years. After marrying Guillaume and relocating to Europe, she pursued her passion for computer science through self-directed online studies, completing courses like Codecademy's Front-End Engineer and Google's IT Support. With a Master of Arts in Art History from the University of Edinburgh, Miho blends her artistic talents with technical proficiency in modern programming languages, allowing her to create visually appealing and user-friendly software.

Team member

Julien Paoletti

CTO

Julien Paoletti is the CTO of Zealience, bringing over 25 years of experience in the software industry across large-scale and highly regulated environments. After spending most of his career at CGI, a global IT services company as a System Architect and Consulting Director, he supported and delivered complex technology programs at the intersection of architecture, delivery, and security for major enterprise clients across a wide range of industries, including banking, the public sector, defense, and e-commerce. At Zealience, Julien focuses on building secure and impactful solutions that help customers accelerate their cybersecurity and regulatory journeys with confidence.

Our Journey

Our Commitment to Excellence in IoT Cybersecurity Compliance

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Global Expansion

Word of mouth has become our primary source of growth, as satisfied customers share their positive experiences with our solutions. We are truly honored to have customers from 18 countries!

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August 2025

RED DA Application

The RED DA entered into application. Many of our customers could meet this deadline and affix the CE marking to their devices, ensuring business continuity with peace of mind.

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December 2024

Z-CMS Commercial Launch

After months of relentless effort, Z-CMS v2.0 became ready for commercialization. Manufacturers could now utilize it for EN 18031 compliance. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our early customers who trusted us!

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September 2024

Publication of EN 18031

Following the publication of EN 18031, we started to implement the support for this series of standards, enhancing our offerings to better assist IoT manufacturers in EN 18031 compliance.

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April 2024

Z-CMS First Deployment at a Manufacturer

We successfully deployed Z-CMS v1.0 at a leading German manufacturer, enabling compliance with the UK PSTI and preparation for the RED DA. Over the following months, Z-CMS was deployed at additional manufacturers, where we gathered valuable feedback to refine our features for automating compliance tasks.

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January 2024

Zealience Foundation

Zealience GmbH was founded, inspired by the concept of "Resilience." Our mission was to assist IoT manufacturers in complying with the Cyber Resilience Act, with the RED DA as our initial challenge.

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November 2023

Z-CMS R&D Started

We began the research and development of Z-CMS, creating the initial design and implementing the first prototype. In the absence of EN 18031 standards, we focused on ETSI EN 303 645, which was regarded as a leading interim standard in preparation for the RED DA.

Our Offices

Located in the heart of Europe, our offices reflect our commitment to serving our global customers. Feel free to drop by to say hi ๐Ÿ‘‹

Frankfurt Headquarters

Zealience Office in Frankfurt

French Branch ๐Ÿฅ

Immeuble P - Les Bureaux du Lac II
Rue Robert Caumont
33049 Bordeaux Cedex
France

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