About

Starknex is a cyber security company that specialises in Offensive Security capabilities and services. We're independent and we are based in Adelaide, South Australia.

Our mission is to leverage our deep understanding of offensive security tactics and techniques to build stronger, more resilient defences for our clients.

Starknex has a team of like-minded people with diverse domain expertise in cyber security that have over several years of experience and strategic partners to help support our capabilities.

We take care of clients nationally and internationally and currently working with clients in industries such as healthcare, government, emerging technology, education, transport and finance.

Our core values

At Starknex, we believe that the backbone of any thriving company lies in its core values. These principles guide our actions, decisions, and innovations, providing you with reliable and leading-edge service.

Creativity

Creativity is at the heart of our problem-solving ethos. We approach challenges with a fresh perspective, designing innovative solutions and embracing new challenges.

Integrity

We hold a firm commitment to integrity in every interaction; ensuring that you are treated with the utmost honesty and transparency.

Collaboration

We work as a team; with each other, our trusted partners, and with our clients.

Curiosity

We ask questions, challenge assumptions, and explore what others overlook. Curiosity fuels our innovation and resilience.

Meet our Founder & Director: Usayd Marikar

Usayd has years of experience in the offensive security field.
He has a proven track record of finding and reporting security vulnerabilities to tech giants, and most notably getting attention from the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for hacking into a trillion dollar corporation twice at only 13 years old from which transformed his path, leading to the creation of Starknex.

Our Journey

2017

The Beginning

Usayd founded Starknex as Security Research Group and VPN Service during high school, laying the foundation for what would become a cyber security company.

2021

Security Platform Vision

We wanted solve a problem and build a comprehensive security platform to mitigate insider threats from both cyber security and physical security perspective.