Canopy Secures First Patent for AI-Powered Data Breach Response RESTON, Va., May 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canopy Software, Inc., the leader in data breach response software, today announced the allowance of its first U.S. patent application titled “Systems and Methods for Identifying Compliance-Related Information Associated with Data Breach Events.” The allowance of U.S. Patent Application Number 17/079,937 confirms the use of AI and machine learning for data breach response, solidifying Canopy’s leadership position as a pioneer in the cybersecurity technology space. “Until recently, data protection regulations have outpaced technology and processes,” said Ralph Nickl, CEO and co-founder of Canopy. “Our software enables people to significantly expedite the assessment of compromised data following a security incident so that, in the event of a breach, they can respond within required timeframes and help minimize harm by notifying affected individuals faster.”