What Dekart does

Dekart (Compania-Dekart SRL) is a privately held endpoint data protection software developer founded in 1995 and headquartered in Chisinau, Republic of Moldova. The company builds and sells a portfolio of cryptographic security products organized around five capability areas: disk and file encryption (Private Disk, Private Disk Multifactor, Secrets Keeper, Keeper), strong multi-factor authentication (the Dekart Logon family supporting smart card, USB token, and biometric credentials across Windows, Active Directory, Novell, Lotus Notes, and Citrix environments), SIM and smart card management (SIM Manager, SIM Explorer, Key Manager), PKI and email signing (RSA Cryptographic Provider), and integrated suites (Security Suite, Smart Container). Its cryptographic implementations are validated by NIST under FIPS 197 (AES 256-bit) and FIPS 180-2 (SHA-256/384/512), and its proprietary Disk Firewall feature adds application-whitelisting protection on top of on-the-fly encryption.

The company operates a hybrid direct and channel go-to-market. Software is sold through its own e-commerce storefront on one-time perpetual licenses priced from $14.50 (student edition of SIM Manager) to $699 (SIM Explorer forensic tool), with bundled suites at $149 and hardware accessories priced $7.99–$39. Distribution is augmented by a global reseller and OEM network spanning Japan, the UK, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Spain, Russia, Ukraine, France, Canada, Argentina, Greece, Nigeria, and India, plus an Amazon marketplace presence for SIM readers with a simplified companion app (Dekart SIMple). The company also offers the Private Disk SDK at $299 for embedding on-the-fly encryption into third-party applications, and runs a partner program offering 30–45% reseller discounts.

Dekart serves a broad, distributed customer base spanning banking, healthcare, education, government, telecommunications, pharmaceutical, energy, professional services, media/advertising, NGOs, and individual professionals, citing more than 100,000 end-users worldwide. With a headcount of 1–10 employees, no disclosed external funding, no M&A activity, and no reported leadership changes in the available data, the business appears to be a small, founder-operated niche security vendor whose reach is delivered primarily through its partner channel rather than a large direct sales force.

Name

Dekart

Legal name

Compania-Dekart SRL

Website

https://dekart.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Dekart is a Moldova-based endpoint data protection software developer, founded in 1995, that sells NIST-certified disk encryption, smart-card authentication, and SIM management tools to enterprises and individuals through e-commerce, resellers, and OEM partners worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Endpoint Data Protection Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Computer Storage Device Manufacturing (334112)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Endpoint Data Protection (Device DLP/Encryption) (HDADAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Device Identity & Certificate-Based Authentication (PKI) (BPAMAEAL)

Keywords

• Endpoint data protection
• Disk encryption software
• Smart card authentication
• SIM card management tools
• PKI cryptographic provider

Headquarters

HQ city

Chisinau

HQ country

Moldova

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses: One-time perpetual license sales for individual software products with per-machine licensing. Multi-user licenses available for network deployment at same price as equivalent individual licenses. Student/Educational discounts at approximately 50% of regular pricing.
2. Hardware Products: Physical product sales including SIM card readers, smart card readers, USB tokens, and smart cards. Bundled software/hardware packages available.
3. Developer SDK: Private Disk SDK licensing for software vendors and developers to integrate Dekart encryption capabilities into their applications.
4. Upgrade Licenses: Discounted upgrade pricing for existing customers upgrading to major new versions. Minor updates free for registered users; major upgrades at 30-50% off original price.
5. Enterprise Volume Licensing: Volume discounts and multi-user licensing for organizations deploying across multiple machines. Special pricing for large deployments upon inquiry.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Dekart develops and sells trusted data protection and endpoint security software, including NIST-certified AES 256-bit disk and file encryption, multi-factor authentication via smart cards/USB tokens/biometrics, SIM and smart card management tools, and a developer SDK for embedding encryption. The product portfolio is sold via one-time perpetual licenses, with supporting hardware (SIM/smart card readers, USB tokens, smart cards) and a global reseller/OEM network.

Product overview

Dekart is a developer of trusted data protection tools providing endpoint security solutions. The product portfolio is organized around five core capability areas: (1) Encryption products including Dekart Private Disk (AES 256-bit disk encryption with Disk Firewall), Private Disk Multifactor (multi-factor disk encryption with smart card/biometric support), and file encryption tools Dekart Keeper and Secrets Keeper; (2) Card/SIM Management including Dekart SIM Manager (contact/SMS management), SIM Explorer (forensic analysis tool), Key Manager (enterprise key management), and Key Formatting Utilities; (3) Authentication products including Dekart Logon (Windows/Active Directory smart card auth), specialized Logon variants for Lotus Notes and Citrix, Terminal Logon for SSH/Telnet, Password Carrier (credential manager), and 1C Enterprise authentication; (4) Integrated Security including Dekart Security Suite (comprehensive bundled package at $149) and Smart Container (encrypted USB with smart card reader at $139); (5) Developer Tools including Private Disk SDK for embedding encryption. Hardware offerings include SIM Card Readers, smart card readers (DK-ACR39, ACS 38), USB tokens, and smart cards. The company was founded in 1995, headquartered in Chisinau, Moldova, with products validated to FIPS 197 and FIPS 180-2 cryptographic standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dekart Private Disk: Disk encryption software using AES 256-bit encryption for protecting confidential information on hard drives and removable media.
• Dekart SIM Manager
• Dekart Logon
• Dekart Security Suite
• Dekart Secrets Keeper

Products and services

• Dekart Private Disk Hard disk encryption software for Windows that creates multiple encrypted virtual disks using AES 256-bit NIST-certified encryption with Disk Firewall protection against malware; targeted at individuals and organizations needing endpoint data protection.
• Dekart Private Disk Light Free disk encryption software creating virtual encrypted disks with AES 128-bit encryption; development stopped but remains available for download; offers lighter encryption than the full Private Disk product.
• Dekart Private Disk Multifactor Advanced disk encryption software with multi-factor authentication using USB tokens, smart cards, and biometric devices, combined with AES 256-bit encryption and Disk Firewall protection; available as software-only or with hardware bundle.
• Dekart Keeper File encryption tool with 256-bit AES encryption integrated into Windows Explorer and Microsoft Office, featuring drag-and-drop encryption and self-extracting archive capabilities.
• Dekart Secrets Keeper File encryption software combining hardware and biometric authentication with 256-bit AES encryption to protect documents on hard drives and portable media.
• Dekart SIM Manager Advanced SIM card management tool for organizing address books, SMS archives, PIN codes, and backing up/restoring SIM card data; supports GSM, 3G, R-UIM CDMA, and Nextel cards with Google/Yahoo/Facebook contact synchronization; targets individuals and organizations.
• Dekart SIM Explorer Professional cell phone card forensic software for viewing and editing raw data on GSM SIM, 3G USIM, or CDMA R-UIM cards; targets mobile operators, content providers, detectives, investigators, and reverse engineers with smart scan and full scan capabilities.
• Dekart SIM Card Reader World's smallest USB plug-in smart card reader supporting SIM, USIM, R-UIM, and Nextel cards; PC/SC compliant, USB 2.0 Full Speed interface, lifetime warranty.
• Dekart Key Manager Versatile management tool for USB keys and smart cards enabling backup, restoration, and editing of device contents; simplifies enterprise deployment of hundreds of authentication devices.
• Dekart Key Formatting Utilities Smart card and USB key formatting utility that automatically determines formatting requirements for over twenty different devices; supports batch formatting of up to 127 devices simultaneously.
• Dekart Logon User authentication software for Windows, Novell, and Active Directory enabling logon via USB flash disk, smart cards, tokens, or biometric readers; native Active Directory and Novell eDirectory integration.
• Dekart Logon for Lotus Notes Strong authentication solution designed to protect access to Lotus Notes environments using tokens, smart cards, and biometric data with tight Lotus Notes integration including ID-file and passphrase storage.
• Dekart Logon for Citrix ICA Client Cost-effective authentication solution for Citrix ICA Client and Citrix server connections using smart cards, USB tokens, or flash disks with one-step portable login from USB drives.
• Dekart Terminal Logon Multi-factor authentication solution for Telnet and SSH sessions on Linux/Unix servers; stores multiple user accounts on smart cards and tokens with free Key Manager license included.
• Dekart Password Carrier Secure password manager and web form filler that automatically collects and encrypts passwords on removable drives; provides phishing and keylogger protection optimized for flash memory.
• Dekart Logon for 1C Enterprise Two and three factor authentication solution protecting access to 1C:Enterprise systems with smart card, USB token, and biometric support.
• Dekart RSA Cryptographic Provider Windows cryptographic provider enabling digital signing and encryption of Microsoft Outlook, Outlook Express, and Novell GroupWise emails with USB key and smart card storage for encryption keys.
• Dekart Security Suite Comprehensive security package bundling Private Disk Multifactor, Secrets Keeper, Logon, RSA Cryptographic Provider, Key Manager, and Password Carrier for full desktop protection including three-factor authentication, disk/file encryption, and secure login.
• Dekart Smart Container Encrypted USB flash drive combining secure storage and an integrated PC/SC-compliant smart card reader for smart card protection, encryption, and convenient password management in one pocketable device.
• Dekart Private Disk SDK Software development kit enabling developers to integrate on-the-fly encryption, disk exclusive access, and NIST-certified encryption mechanisms into third-party applications; supports Windows 9x through 7.
• DK-ACR39 Smart Card Reader Full-featured PC/SC and CCID compliant smart card reader with USB Full Speed interface, smart card read/write speeds up to 600 Kbps, and 100,000 card insertion cycle durability; EMV 2000 Level 1 and PBOC certified.
• ACOS2 Smart Card 8KB smart card available in SIM-sized or standard credit-card sized formats for secure storage of logins, passwords, encryption keys, and Citrix server connections; compatible with all Dekart security applications.
• ACOS 32KB USB Token Compact USB plug-in device for storing personal access data including encrypted disk/file access information, digital certificates, and login credentials for Windows, Novell, Lotus Notes, or Citrix environments.
• ACS 38 Smart Card Reader Compact single-chip smart card reader supporting T=0 and T=1 protocols for MCU cards; EMV and Microsoft PC/SC compatible with RS-232 interface; ideal for authentication, e-commerce, banking, and access control.
• Dekart PD File Move Utility that simplifies Private Disk use by automatically finding, encrypting files and securely wiping originals; prevents errors from human factor in file management.
• Dekart SIMple Free simplified SIM management application for Amazon customers; works out of the box without registration; available in 11 languages.

Quantifiable outcome

• Eliminates 50% of help desk calls related to lost, stolen and forgotten passwords
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• NovellcoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic technology partnership with Novell for authentication integration. Dekart authentication solutions provide native support for Novell eDirectory and Novell Client, enabling secure login to Novell environments using smart cards, USB tokens, and biometric devices.
• ACS (Advanced Card Systems)coreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with ACS for smart card reader hardware. Dekart products work with ACS smart card readers including the ACR38 and ACR39 series. ACS is a leading manufacturer of PC/SC compliant smart card readers.
• Aladdin Knowledge SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership with Aladdin Knowledge Systems for security technology integration. Aladdin is a global provider of software digital rights management, authentication, and security solutions.
• NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology)coreTechnology or IntegrationDekart cryptographic libraries validated by NIST through FIPS 197 (AES) and FIPS 180-2 (SHA) certifications, ensuring compliance with U.S. Federal government encryption standards.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/dekartism

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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