Jadaptive Limited
In 2002 our founder Lee Painter developed J2SSH, one of the first open-source Java SSH APIs. The projects’ success inspired the incorporation of 3SP Ltd and the development of the second generation of products that are still actively maintained as the Maverick Legacy Java SSH APIs.
3SP Ltd was acquired in 2008 by Barracuda Networks for its SSL-Explorer technology, and SSHTOOLS Limited was incorporated to continue the development and support of the Java SSH API products.
In January 2019, SSHTOOLS Limited became JADAPTIVE Limited and now has an expanded portfolio of secure communication products across a number of industry niches.
Lee David Painter
Lee has extensive experience in network security, developing our client and server APIs, and being the architect and founder of open source projects such as SSL-Explorer and, more recently, the Hypersocket Framework.
He combines executive and customer-facing roles to ensure that our products are focused on our customers’ needs. His passion for customer support drives our first class service with the result that you feel our team is a part of yours.
Brett Smith
Brett is responsible for leading development and has over 20 years of experience in IT security. He has a formidable set of skills that have enabled him to deliver cutting-edge solutions both commercially and through the open-source community.
Before joining JADAPTIVE, Brett was Chief Software Architect of 3SP Ltd, part of the core team that developed and launched SSL-Explorer, the first browser-based open source SSL VPN.
Chris Dakin
Chris has a wealth of technical support experience, starting his career as a field service engineer for SCC, Alliance and Leicester, and Fujitsu before moving into a software support role at 3SP and then LogonBox.
At Jadaptive, Chris is building a first-class support team to service our growing community of users and is driving our team towards our goal of ISO 27001 compliance.
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by Lee PainterPasswords have been the default credential for decades, yet they are increasingly untenable in a world of ubiquitous data breaches and sophisticated cyber‑attacks. Compromised credentials remain the leading cause of security incidents—Verizon’s 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report found that more than 80 % of breaches involve credential compromise [6]. Traditional… Read more: Passkeys and the Future of Passwordless Authentication in 2025 - Java SSH Libraries: The Unsung Heroes of Process Automation
by Lee PainterIn the vibrant and ever-evolving digital landscape of today, process automation has emerged as a cornerstone for boosting efficiency and scalability within businesses. Whether it’s managing IT infrastructure or simplifying deployment pipelines, automation empowers organizations to accomplish more with fewer resources, all while ensuring top-notch performance and maintaining robust security… Read more: Java SSH Libraries: The Unsung Heroes of Process Automation - Understanding the Role of SSH in Modern Software Development
by Lee PainterIn modern software development, security is not just an afterthought—it’s a necessity. Developers face growing challenges to ensure data confidentiality, integrity, and authentication, especially when applications interact over networks. Secure Shell (SSH) is a cornerstone technology for secure communication. With its robust encryption and authentication mechanisms, SSH is widely used… Read more: Understanding the Role of SSH in Modern Software Development