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Solutions to Tough Data Challenges
A Trusted Partner in Mitigating Digital Threats
Our Mission Is Clear
At Ridgeline, we take a comprehensive approach to solving the problems that arise because of data collection and technical surveillance. It’s been developed through hands-on work and close partnership with our customers. This began with our work with the Federal Government and has expanded into industries across the business world. Our solutions go beyond traditional cybersecurity, data analysis, and tech integration. We understand our customers’ mission sets deeply, and have developed software, infrastructure, education, and advisory offerings that are uniquely tailored to bridge the gap between these fields.
It’s not possible to completely avoid digital surveillance, but there are ways to prevent this technological threat from derailing operations. Ridgeline helps our clients understand that using technology comes with a tradeoff between privacy and convenience and our innovative, scalable solutions are designed to strike the right balance between the two.
Our mission is clear. We provide data privacy and secure infrastructure solutions so you can avoid digital risk and operate effectively.
strike the right balance between privacy and convenience
Erik Wittreich
CEO
We keep our eyes on the future so you can focus on the present.
Ridgeline partners with those who are tackling the toughest national security challenges that our country faces. Our clients include the U.S. Government, private and public companies, and nonprofit organizations. It’s our priority to ensure that they can do business securely, efficiently, and privately. We’re proud to deliver innovative solutions that give our customers the competitive edge.
The Age of Digital Surveillance
Thousands of sensors track our behavior. Data is brokered between parties for advertising, propaganda, and competitive intelligence. This problem isn’t going away. These sensors are collecting data everywhere, all the time, and it’s being stored forever. That’s the reality of our current times. You can’t change the fact that those sensors exist, but there are ways to mitigate these threats. We take a comprehensive approach to helping clients understand, manage, and shape their data signatures.
who we are
We Pride Ourselves on
These Three Qualities
We're Fast
The digital world moves quickly. A vulnerability only needs to exist for a brief moment to topple an entire organization. Our clients sometimes come to us with urgent needs like a time-sensitive mission they need to prepare for, or pending business that can't be delayed. We have to be fast.
We're Creative
We take a comprehensive approach to data privacy and secure infrastructure. That means we look at your organization as a whole; its business, its personnel, and the technologies you use. It's only by seeing the big picture that the best solution becomes clear. With that big picture in mind, we utilize our expertise and creativity to give you the competitive edge over your competitors and adversaries.
We Don't BS
You can't do business with people you don't trust, especially when it comes to the sensitive nature of the work we do. We build trust by being transparent, both internally with our team, and externally with our clients. Our clients come to us with pressing concerns, and they can rely on us to tell them the truth, even if it isn't pretty.
Ridgeline International STEM Scholarship
As part of Ridgeline’s commitment to empowering the next generation of innovators, we’ve established the Ridgeline International STEM Scholarship program. Each year, Ridgeline awards three, $5,000 scholarships to undergraduate students who are majoring in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) fields. The ideal candidate will have a clear passion for their studies, be involved in their community, and demonstrate a drive for innovation.
The 2024 application cycle is now closed. The next application cycle will open in May 2025
.Congratulations 2024 Scholarship Recipients!
We are pleased to announce the selection of the 2024 Ridgeline International STEM Scholarship winners:
Anna Wu | Computer Science | Stanford University
Marc DiGregorio | Engineering | James Madison University
Breanna Macumber | Biomedical Sciences | University of South Florida
SCHOLARSHIP FAQs
When the application cycle opens in May 2025, Ridgeline will provide a link to our scholarship application platform. This link will be available until the application cycle closes at midnight on May 31, 2025. All applications must be submitted before this time in order to be considered as part of the application cycle.
In addition to providing information to verify enrollment status as student in a STEM field, the Ridgeline STEM Scholarship application includes two, 500-word essays focused on topics that will help us better understand your goals for the future, your involvement in your community, and your commitment to innovation. These questions will be available to review once the application opens in May 2025.
Yes, high school seniors who have a declared major in a STEM field are eligible to apply for the scholarship.
To ensure a degree of parity across applicants, Ridgeline’s STEM Scholarship is restricted to undergraduate students. We applaud your efforts to pursue further STEM education and encourage you to consider other scholarship opportunities geared toward graduate-level academics.
The Ridgeline International STEM Scholarship is open only to U.S. citizens attending U.S. colleges and universities or U.S.-based educational programs at international satellite campuses.
Scholarship recipients should be open to outreach from Ridgeline International’s Talent Management team regarding possible internship opportunities. Internships are not guaranteed and all interested candidates and students must apply through the Ridgeline International careers site to be considered for an internship position.
Ridgeline’s Scholarship Selection Committee is made up of staff members from across the organization. We select the recipients based on eligibility requirements and through a weighted evaluation process centered on the scholarship criteria.
Family members of Ridgeline International employees can apply for the scholarship if they meet the eligibility requirements.
Students must apply for the scholarship program on their own. Third parties cannot complete the application on behalf of a student.
There is no requirement for a scholarship recipient to accept an internship or job offer at Ridgeline International.
All scholarship funds will be sent to the financial aid office for the college or university after enrollment verification is completed.