Cryptek
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Information security |
| Founded | 1986 |
| Fate | Acquired by API Nanotronics Corp. in 2009 |
| Headquarters | Dulles, Virginia , United States |
Key people | Bill Anderson (President and CEO, from 2005) |
| Products | ION Secure Remote Management Systems, Netgard Identity Card Access Systems, TEMPEST and Emanation Security Products |
Cryptek, Inc. was an American enterprise focused on delivering information security solutions and services tailored for governmental and corporate sectors. Its main office was located in Dulles, Virginia. In 2009, API Nanotronics Corp. completed the acquisition of Cryptek.
History
The company originated in 1986 under the name Cryptek Secure Communications, Inc., initially producing secure, portable FAX machines intended for use by the United States military. Two years later, in 1988, General Kinetics, a manufacturer of secure enclosures, acquired the firm. Subsequently, General Kinetics expanded its portfolio by purchasing Verdix in 1993, a provider of secure network hardware for government applications.
In 1996, the FAX and secure networking operations were divested to private equity firm Angelo, Gordon & Co., which continued business as Cryptek Secure Communications, LLC. The company adopted the name Cryptek, Inc. in 2002.
A leadership transition took place in 2005 with Bill Anderson assuming the roles of President and CEO. The period from 2007 to 2008 saw growth through acquisitions including Secure Systems Group (Virginia), Emcon Emanation Control Ltd. (Canada), Secure Systems & Technologies Ltd (UK), along with select assets from ION Networks (New Jersey).
Bankruptcy
In November 2008, Cryptek initiated proceedings under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and later pursued conversion to Chapter 7 status by March 2009. Following this, senior executives purchased company assets to establish Cryptek Technologies, Inc., which commenced operations the same month.
By July 2009, API Nanotronics Corp., a company specializing in defense and aerospace sectors, acquired Cryptek and incorporated its information security expertise into their business offerings.
Products
- ION Secure Remote Management Systems – a comprehensive suite designed to oversee and regulate vendor remote access within enterprise network environments.
- Netgard Identity Card Access Systems – solutions that control user authentication for walk-up devices such as multi-function printers and scanners via Smartcard or Common Access Card (CAC) validation.
- TEMPEST and Emanation Security Products – computing and communication technologies compliant with government electronic emanation control standards, marketed under the Cryptek, Emcon, and SST brand names.