National Innovation Center

What National Innovation Center does

National Innovation Center (АО «НИЦ», operating as NIC) is a Russian private joint-stock information security company headquartered in Moscow and founded in 2006. The company designs, develops, and distributes proprietary hardware-software security products and delivers professional services to government agencies, financial institutions, industrial operators, and large enterprises required to comply with Russian information-security regulations including FSTEC certification mandates, GOST R 57580.1-2017 for financial sector protection, Federal Law No. 152 on personal data, and PCI DSS.

NIC's core technology portfolio centers on the UEM SafeMobile platform — a FSTEC-certified (trust level 4) mobile device management solution supporting Android, iOS, iPadOS, the Russian Aurora OS, Windows, ALT Linux, and Astra Linux — complemented by the Granitsa security gateway integrating Fortinet firewall capabilities with Russian cryptographic algorithms from CryptoPro, S-Terra, and ViPNet; one-directional data diodes (Sprut-1, Sprut-2, KRAB-2) for physical network isolation; Spectrum-K for container security; the DV AFA cloud two-factor authentication service; and certified FortiGate appliance production at FSTEC trust levels 4 and 6. The company also provides consulting, auditing, SIEM, SOC, log management, privileged-user monitoring, and certification support services, and operates a Technical Support Center (TAC).

NIC's business model combines one-time product licenses for proprietary and certified FortiGate hardware, recurring subscriptions for cloud services (DV AFA) and technical support, and professional services revenue. Go-to-market is hybrid: direct enterprise sales for government and large regulated accounts, alongside distribution through authorized Russian distributors (Marvel Distribution, Netwell, Factor group) and system integrators. The company has accumulated more than 300 SafeMobile deployments across banking, industry, transport, healthcare, retail, and government, holds multiple FSTEC certificates, and maintains strategic integrations with Fortinet, CryptoPro, S-Terra, ZStack, M3 Mobile, and several Russian technology vendors.

Name

National Innovation Center

Legal name

Акционерное общество «Национальный Инновационный Центр»

Website

https://centin.ru

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

National Innovation Center (АО «НИЦ») is a Russian information security company founded in 2006, headquartered in Moscow, that develops FSTEC-certified proprietary products — including the SafeMobile UEM platform, Granitsa security gateway, and data diodes — and delivers compliance consulting to government agencies, banks, and large enterprises.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise Cybersecurity

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Software Publishers (51321), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Mobile Device Management & Security for Tablets/Ultrabooks (MDM/UEM, Device Encryption) (HDACAMAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Endpoint & Mobile Asset Management (UEM/MDM Asset Controls) (BPAEAOAI), Secure Communications, Cryptography & Key Management Systems (IMABAOAK), Privacy, Data Protection & Compliance (zk compliance, GDPR/PII handling) (FSAPAJAM)

Keywords

• Information security products
• Mobile device management
• Network security appliances
• Cybersecurity consulting
• FSTEC certified solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Moscow

HQ country

Russia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Information Security Products: Sale of proprietary security products including SafeMobile UEM platform, security gateways, data diodes, and container security solutions with FSTEC certification.
2. Security Consulting Services: Professional services including security system design, compliance audits, vulnerability analysis, certification support, and attestation of information systems.
3. Technical Support and Maintenance: Ongoing technical support, software updates, security signature updates for certified products, and maintenance services for certified FortiGate PAK solutions.
4. Cloud Authentication Services: Subscription-based two-factor authentication service DV AFA.РУ deployed from secure cloud infrastructure.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

National Innovation Center designs, develops, manufactures, and certifies proprietary information security software and hardware products — including the UEM SafeMobile mobile device management platform, certified data diodes, Granitsa security gateways, Spectrum-K container security, and DV AFA cloud two-factor authentication — alongside professional services such as FSTEC compliance consulting, vulnerability analysis, security audit, SIEM/SOC operations, and certified production of FortiGate appliances for the Russian government, financial, and enterprise markets.

Product overview

National Innovation Center (NIC, AO «НИЦ») is a Russian information security company offering a portfolio of proprietary hardware-software products and professional services. The product line centers on the UEM SafeMobile platform — a Russian MDM/UEM solution certified by FSTEC Russia for managing Android, iOS, Aurora, Windows, and Linux mobile devices — complemented by a family of network security appliances (FortiGate certified at 6th trust level, Granitsa security gateway, Fort-SR gateway), one-directional data diodes for air-gap isolation (Sprut-1, Sprut-2, KRAB-2), print/document security (SafeCopy-xConfiDoc), cloud two-factor authentication (DV AFA.РУ), and container security tooling (Spectrum-K). Professional services span FSTEC compliance consulting, personal data protection, security auditing, log management, SIEM/SOC operations, and certification support. NIC also integrates and resells third-party security solutions (Fortinet, S-Terra, CryptoPro, Positive Technologies, wallix, etc.) and holds the highest ZStack White Cloud partnership status in Russia for secure private cloud deployments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SafeMobile: UEM (Unified Endpoint Management) platform for centralized mobile device management supporting Android, iOS, iPadOS, Aurora, Windows, ALT Linux and Astra Linux. Certified by FSTEC Russia at trust level 4, included in Russian software registry.
• SafePhone
• ГРАНИЦА
• Спрут-1/Спрут-2
• Спектр-К
• DVAfa.RU

Products and services

• UEM SafeMobile
• DV AFA.РУ (Cloud Two-Factor Authentication Service)
• Granitsa Security Gateway
• Data Diodes (Sprut-1, Sprut-2, KRAB-2)
• PAK FortiGate (Certified Network Security Appliance)
• SafeCopy-xConfiDoc
• Spectrum-K Container Security Platform
• Information Security Consulting and Audit Services
• SOC (Security Operations Center) Services
• Log Management and SIEM Implementation Services
• Critical Infrastructure Monitoring Systems
• Privileged User Activity Control (DLP-adjacent)
• Network Protection and Malicious Traffic Analysis

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 300 SafeMobile projects implemented across banking, industry, transport, medicine, retail, and government sectors
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, flagship, core, major and minor.

• SK Telecom and SK InnovationstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 April 2026Vietnam NIC signed MOUs with SK entities for AI ecosystem development including data center construction and power infrastructure at Korea-Vietnam Business Forum.
• Technische Universität Berlin - Centre for EntrepreneurshipstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 March 2026Vietnam NIC signed MoU for joint training programs, technology forums, startup competitions, incubation programs, and exchanges between Vietnam and Germany innovation ecosystems.
• EXCEL Services CorporationstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 March 2026Vietnam NIC cooperation agreement with EXCEL Services for US-Vietnam Innovation Forum and nuclear technology development including proposed $2M US government grant.
• UNDP and Government of JapanflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 January 2026Launch of NIC Scale X deep-tech accelerator program - 13-week intensive program selecting top 10 startups with mentoring and market access to Singapore and Japan.
• M3 MobilestrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 September 2025Strategic partnership with South Korean data terminal manufacturer. SafeMobile becomes official MDM platform for M3 Mobile devices. Integration enables enterprise mobility management for retail and logistics.
• GooglestrategicGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 June 2025Google and Vietnam NIC announced initiatives for 2025 to strengthen AI startup ecosystem including training programs under Google for Startups and Vietnamese version of Google AI Essentials.
• SafeMobile (НИИ СОКБ Центр разработки)coreTechnology or IntegrationSafeMobile is the company's proprietary UEM platform for mobile device management. Developed and deployed by the company for 15 years in Russia. Certified by FSTEC and included in Russian software registry.
• FortinetcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for certified FortiGate PAK production. Company holds FSTEC certificates for FortiGate products at levels 4 and 6 trust levels (certificates 4362, 4462, 4222, 3720).
• CryptoPro (КриптоПро)coreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for integration of CryptoPro NGate VPN gateway in GRANITSA security gateway solution. Enables use of Russian cryptographic algorithms.
• S-Terra (С-Терра)coreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for integration of S-Terra VPN solutions in GRANITSA security gateway. Provides cryptographic protection capabilities.
• Marvel DistributionmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of Fortinet products in Russia.
• NetwellmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of high-tech equipment in Russia and CIS countries.
• Factor groupmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of ZStack solutions in Russia and former USSR countries.
• RTU MIREAminorOthersEducation partnership for student training, guest lectures, state examination commission participation, and internship programs in information security.
• RUSIB AssociationminorOthersMembership in association of organizations performing information security work and services.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Group-IB: Russian-headquartered threat intelligence and cybersecurity firm with fraud prevention, digital risk protection, and managed security services. Comparable mid-sized Russian security vendor serving enterprise and government with overlapping product categories.
• InfoWatch: Russian data leakage protection and enterprise information security vendor serving government, finance, and industrial sectors. Direct peer with overlapping regulated-industry customer base and complementary product portfolio in Russian-market enterprise security.
• Positive Technologies: Russian cybersecurity vendor offering security products (MaxPatrol SIEM, PT Network Attack Discovery, PT Application Firewall) and consulting services to government and large enterprises. Direct competitor to NIC in the Russian FSTEC-certified security solutions market with overlapping customer base in regulated industries.
• BI.ZONE: Russian cybersecurity company providing managed security, threat intelligence, incident response, and compliance consulting. Comparable mid-sized Russian security vendor with similar services and regulated-industry client base.
• Innostage: Russian cybersecurity integrator and product company providing SOC, pentesting, and certified security solutions for government and enterprise. Comparable mid-sized Russian security company competing in similar regulated verticals.
• Angara Technologies Group: Russian security distributor, integrator, and managed services provider serving enterprise and SMB with portfolio similar to NIC's product/services mix. Directly comparable in size and go-to-market within the Russian FSTEC-compliant security ecosystem.
• SearchInform: Russian information security vendor specializing in DLP, insider threat detection, and compliance for enterprise and government. Comparable mid-sized Russian security company with similar go-to-market in regulated industries.

Broad incumbents

• Acronis: Cyber protection company offering backup, disaster recovery, and endpoint security with Russian engineering heritage and global operations. Comparable in cybersecurity/endpoint protection scope but operates at significantly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Kaspersky Lab: Global Russian-origin cybersecurity company offering endpoint protection, threat intelligence, SIEM, and a range of certified enterprise security products. Overlaps with NIC in serving Russian government and enterprise customers but is significantly larger and operates internationally.
• Solar (Ростелеком-Солар): Cybersecurity arm of Rostelecom, the Russian state telecom, providing SOC, SIEM, DLP, and certified products. Competes with NIC in Russian government and large-enterprise security but benefits from the parent telecom's distribution scale and government relationships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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