Pioneering cognitive security for the digital age
MindShield exists to protect what matters most: human agency and free thought in an era of sophisticated digital manipulation.
Request DemoWHY WE EXIST
The human mind is the real battlefield.
"Cybersecurity is like a fortress—strong walls mean nothing if the gatekeeper can be deceived. It's not just networks being hacked, it's our minds."
With more than 90% of cyber attacks exploiting human cognitive vulnerabilities, it's clear the battlefield isn't just technical; it's psychological. The human mind is both the first line of defense, and our most targeted asset. It's also the least defended attack surface.
The MindShield Institute exists to defend human minds in cyberspace.
We train leaders in cybersecurity, psychology, and human behavior to understand, predict, and outmaneuver digital manipulation, social engineering, and cognitive threats—before they happen.

Our Mission & Values
Protect human agency in an age of digital manipulation.
Mental Sovereignty First
Every human has the right to think freely and make unmanipulated decisions.
Science-Driven Protection
We build on peer-reviewed research in psychology and cybersecurity, not security theater.
Practical Resilience
Real skills for real threats. We focus on actionable capabilities, not abstract awareness.
Human-Centered Innovation
Technology should empower people's natural intelligence, not replace it.
From research to revolution
Our journey to building the world's first cognitive security platform
2023
MindShield Founded
Founded by cybersecurity and behavioral psychology experts
Early 2024
First Assessments
Cognitive security assessments developed and tested
Mid 2024
SCAMBEAT™ AI Engine
Breakthrough in personalized threat simulation created
Late 2024
Pilot Programs
Enterprise partner pilot programs successfully launched
2025
Live Deployments
Protecting teams at Fortune 500 companies and government agencies
Future
Global Expansion
Building the definitive cognitive threat intelligence database
Experts at the intersection of mind and technology
Our interdisciplinary team combines cutting-edge research in behavioral psychology with enterprise-grade security technology

Sumona Banerji
Founder CEO

Nivedita Sengupta
Strategic Partnerships & Outreach

Suma Mandalapu
Head of Design

Boris Babkin
Lead Developer

Blayne Kumar
Director of Operations

Ade Ogunsowo
Head of Security

Adam Widowski
Cognitive Linguistics Expert
Guided by industry pioneers
Our advisors represent decades of combined experience from the front lines of enterprise security, behavioral research, and technology ethics.

Former Colonel Daniel Blanc
CEO of Wisdom Global, Ambassador-at-large at Incyber Forum Canada

Matthew Rosenquist
Former Head of IT at Intel, Cybersecurity Insights
Ready to protect your most valuable asset?
The future of security isn't just technical—it's human. Whether you're protecting a team of 50 or 50,000, MindShield can help you build cognitive resilience that lasts.