Protactics

What Protactics does

Protactics is a privately-held Colombian systems integrator and exclusive regional representative headquartered in Bogotá, distributing and implementing security and defense technology for government and critical-infrastructure customers. The company is not a product developer in the conventional sense; rather, it bundles tier-1 international vendor platforms across five solution domains — non-intrusive inspection (Rapiscan Systems X-ray, Z Backscatter, tomography), biometrics (DERMALOG ABIS/AFIS, fingerprint and iris capture), cybersecurity (Darktrace self-learning ML, DataLocker encrypted storage), public safety (Gorilla iCCTV and IVAR Edge AI video analytics, Smart Locator emergency services), and OSINT (Babel Street, Clearview AI) — and delivers them with integration, training, and 24/7 Level 1–3 support managed through a Fracttal CMMS.

The underlying technical stack is predominantly third-party AI and imaging platforms, layered with Protactics' integration expertise, regulatory compliance (Colombian Law 1450 for ports, Decree 2155 for radiological safety and training), and certified field-service operations. Documented deployments include the first tomography system delivered to the Colombian National Police for El Dorado International Airport (36 million passengers in 2022), non-intrusive inspection at three Pacific seaport terminals, ABIS biometric enrollment of 3 million migrants, AI cybersecurity for a law enforcement institution, and secure communications for the Presidential Cabinet.

The business model combines one-time equipment resale (typical for hardware-heavy inspection lines), recurring service and maintenance contracts (preventive/corrective maintenance, parts, training), and professional services (cybersecurity consulting, penetration testing). Go-to-market is enterprise field sales to Colombian government entities with a channel/reseller motion as the exclusive in-country partner for international vendors; the company has signaled intent to extend its reach across Latin America but currently derives substantially all disclosed revenue from Colombia. No funding rounds, institutional investors, or M&A activity are disclosed in the available material.

Name

Protactics

Legal name

Protactics

Website

https://protactics.com.co

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Protactics is a Colombian systems integrator and exclusive regional representative for tier-1 international security vendors (Rapiscan, DERMALOG, Darktrace, Gorilla, Clearview AI), delivering non-intrusive inspection, biometrics, cybersecurity, OSINT, and public-safety solutions primarily to Colombian government and critical-infrastructure customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Security Systems Integration

NAICS

National Security and International Affairs (9281)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

IT Governance, Risk & Compliance (IT GRC) Platforms (HDAEALAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Security Sector Reform (SSR) & Defense Institution Building (BPADAFAE)

Keywords

• Security systems integration
• Non-intrusive inspection
• Biometric identification systems
• Cybersecurity consulting
• Public safety technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Bogotá

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Security equipment sales: Sale of X-ray inspection systems, biometric scanners, OSINT platforms, cybersecurity tools, and public safety solutions from international brand partners to government and enterprise customers in Colombia.
2. Service and maintenance contracts: Level 1-2 on-site support and Level 3 factory engineering support (24/7/365). Includes preventive and corrective maintenance, spare parts inventory management, training (operational, functional, radiological safety per Decree 2155), and CMMS-managed reporting. Logistics handling for customs clearance of spare parts.
3. Cybersecurity consulting: Customized cybersecurity courses and consulting ranging from candidate selection and preliminary assessment to specialized cyber professional training. Includes ethical hacking/Penetration testing services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Protactics is a Colombian systems integrator and exclusive regional representative that distributes, installs, and services international security and defense technology for government and enterprise customers. Its offering combines non-intrusive X-ray inspection, biometric identification, AI-driven cybersecurity, video analytics, OSINT, and encrypted storage, supported by consulting, training, and 24/7 maintenance services.

Product overview

Protactics is a Colombian company providing a comprehensive portfolio of integrated security and defense solutions. Their offering centers on five core solution areas: Non-intrusive inspection (Rapiscan Systems X-ray scanners including ORIÓN, Mini Z, Portal, and vehicle inspection systems), Cybersecurity (Darktrace AI-powered threat detection, Datalocker encrypted storage with SafeConsole management), Biometrics (DERMALOG fingerprint scanners, AFIS/ABIS systems, passport scanners), Public Safety (Gorilla iCCTV video analytics, IVAR Edge AI, Smart Locator emergency services), and OSINT (Babel Street data platform, Clearview AI facial recognition). These solutions are complemented by professional services including 24/7 maintenance, training, and cybersecurity consulting. Protactics acts as a regional distributor and integrator for international manufacturers, offering both products and implementation support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rapiscan Systems Non-Intrusive Inspection Complete portfolio of non-intrusive inspection solutions distributed by Protactics in Colombia, including high-energy X-ray cargo scanners (e.g., ORIÓN), portable Z Backscatter imaging (Mini Z), mobile vehicle inspection portals, trace detectors, walk-through metal detectors, and radiation detection systems. Targeted at customs, airports, ports, and critical infrastructure operators requiring EU/TSA-compliant explosives and narcotics detection.
• Darktrace AI Cybersecurity Platform Self-learning AI cybersecurity platform distributed by Protactics that detects anomalous network behavior across cloud, email, endpoints, mobile, and OT environments, with Prevent, Detect, Respond, and Heal modules. Sold to government agencies and enterprises in Colombia for AI-driven threat detection and response.
• DERMALOG Biometric Identification Systems Biometric identification portfolio distributed by Protactics including fingerprint scanners (ZF1, ZF2, F1, VF1, LF10), passport scanners, and multi-biometric ABIS/AFIS systems for fingerprint, facial, and iris enrollment. Used by Colombian government for migrant identification, with 3 million migrants enrolled through the ABIS deployment.
• Gorilla IVAR Edge AI and iCCTV Video Analytics Real-time AI video analytics platform distributed by Protactics, combining VMS with intelligent analytics for facial recognition, weapon detection, unattended baggage, suspicious behavior, crowd detection, and license plate recognition. Delivered with sub-second alert delivery for government, transportation, enterprise, and retail security customers.
• Babel Street OSINT Platform AI-based data-to-knowledge OSINT platform distributed by Protactics that provides persistent and multilingual search across open, social, and dark-web sources for law enforcement and government agencies.
• Clearview AI Facial Recognition Facial recognition OSINT platform distributed by Protactics that searches a database of 30+ billion public web images, with greater than 99% accuracy across demographic groups, to generate leads for law enforcement investigations.
• DataLocker Encrypted Storage and SafeConsole Management FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certified encrypted USB drives paired with SafeConsole central management platform distributed by Protactics, providing remote provisioning, auditing, geofencing, integrated antimalware, and SIEM integration for device control.
• Cybersecurity Consulting Services Professional cybersecurity consulting delivered by Protactics covering candidate assessment, specialized cyber professional training, ethical hacking, and penetration testing services for government and enterprise customers.
• Professional Maintenance and Training Services Recurring support services from Protactics including Level 1-2 on-site maintenance, Level 3 factory engineering support 24/7/365, preventive and corrective maintenance, spare parts inventory and customs logistics, and operator training including radiological safety training compliant with Colombian Decree 2155. Managed through the Fracttal CMMS for real-time reporting.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability16 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Rapiscan SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationProtactics is the exclusive in-country partner for Rapiscan Systems' non-intrusive inspection solutions including X-ray cargo scanners, vehicle inspection portals, trace detectors, walk-through metal detectors, and radiation detection. Partner testimonial states: 'You cannot build global leadership in non-intrusive inspection solutions without in-country partners like Protactics.'
• DERMALOG Identification SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive distributor of DERMALOG biometric solutions including AFIS/ABIS systems, fingerprint scanners (ZF1, ZF2, F1, VF1, LF10), passport scanners, and multi-biometric identification systems. Implemented ABIS system for enrolling 3 million migrants.
• DarktracecoreTechnology or IntegrationProtactics is the local partner for Darktrace's AI-powered cybersecurity platform covering Prevent, Detect, Respond, and Heal modules. Darktrace has ~9,000 customers globally in over 100 countries.
• Gorilla Technology GroupcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership announced on LinkedIn: 'Gorilla Technology Group partners with Protactics, provider of security and defense solutions in Latin America.' Protactics distributes Gorilla's IVAR Edge AI video analytics and iCCTV platforms for public safety.
• Babel StreetcoreTechnology or IntegrationProtactics distributes Babel Street Insights, an AI-based OSINT data-to-knowledge conversion platform offering persistent search, multi-language search, and enriched datasets for law enforcement and government agencies.
• Clearview AIcoreTechnology or IntegrationProtactics distributes Clearview AI's facial recognition platform with over 30 billion public web-sourced facial images, providing leads for law enforcement investigations with >99% accuracy across demographic groups.
• Thermo Fisher ScientificcoreTechnology or IntegrationProtactics distributes Thermo Fisher Scientific's narcotics analyzers including TruNarc Handheld Narcotics Analyzer, FirstDefender RM, and Gemini Chemical Identification Analyzers for detecting narcotics including fentanyl and carfentanil.
• Rohde SchwarzcoreTechnology or IntegrationProtactics distributes Rohde Schwarz R&S QPS201 fast security scanners — high-resolution personnel security scanners using millimeter-wave technology for checkpoint screening with low processing time.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• TIVIT: Brazilian IT services firm with a security practice serving enterprises and government across Latin America — a regional systems integrator with similar profile, size, and customer segment mix to Protactics.
• Logicalis: UK-headquartered global IT services/systems integrator with strong Latin American presence serving enterprises and government with security solutions — a comparable regional IT/security systems integrator.
• Stefanini Group: Brazilian IT services firm with a cybersecurity practice serving enterprises and government in Latin America — a regional systems integrator comparable in size, geography, and security services.
• Sonda: Chilean-headquartered IT services firm with operations across Latin America and enterprise/government security offerings — a regional player with similar systems-integration scope and B2G presence.

Broad incumbents

• Prosegur: Spanish security services conglomerate with significant Latin American footprint and an integrated technology/security arm (Cipher) — broad incumbent operating in adjacent physical and electronic security services across LatAm.
• Thales: Global defense/security/digital identity integrator with overlapping offerings in biometrics, cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, and government security programs — broad incumbent competing for the same LatAm government contracts as Protactics.
• NTT Data: Global IT services firm with significant Latin American operations and a dedicated cybersecurity practice — broad incumbent addressing similar enterprise and government security needs to Protactics.

Direct peers

• IDEMIA: Major global biometric identification company (formerly Oberthur/Morpho + Safran Identity & Security) that directly competes with the DERMALOG ABIS portfolio Protactics distributes for government biometric programs in Colombia and LatAm.
• Kroll: Global investigations, OSINT, and cybersecurity advisory firm serving law enforcement, government, and enterprise — directly comparable to Protactics' OSINT (Babel Street/Clearview) and cybersecurity consulting practices.
• NEC Corporation: Global technology multinational whose Public Safety division delivers biometric identification, facial recognition, video analytics, and smart-city solutions — directly comparable to Protactics' DERMALOG biometric and Gorilla IVAR video-analytics offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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