Arka

What Arka does

Arka (Rayan Samaneh Arka / رایان سامانه آرکا) is a privately held Iranian IT and cybersecurity solutions provider founded in 2004 and headquartered in Tehran, with a regional office in Tabriz. The company delivers comprehensive network security, email infrastructure, and enterprise security solutions to government ministries, central and commercial banks, universities, and large state-owned enterprises across Iran.

Arka's product portfolio centers on its native ArkaGate UTM firewall and the proprietary Gardiyan security suite, which spans patch management, endpoint security, network management, identity management, privileged access management (PAM), mobile device management (MDM), reporting, and a managed security operations center (SOC). Arka also develops ArkaMX for email security, arkaSIS for desktop/application virtualization, and Chapban for print management. Alongside its native stack, Arka is a multi-vendor distributor and integrator of more than 40 international security brands, holding exclusive representation for C-Prot and Hillstone in Iran, and official representation for Safetica, Senhasegura, and Zabbix. The ArkaGate hardware carries international safety and EMC certifications (UL, CE, FCC, CB, ISED, VCCI, CCC, KC, BIS).

The business model combines one-time hardware and license sales (ArkaGate appliances, third-party firewalls, endpoint products), recurring subscription and renewal licensing (Sophos, EDR/XDR, monitoring), professional services (consulting, implementation, penetration testing, SOC, red/blue team), and resale of partner products. Arka goes to market through a direct enterprise sales team and a network of 25+ channel partners. The company reports 3,500+ total customers served over its history, with 500+ active customers and 2,500+ organizations (ministries, universities, large companies) trusting its services. No external funding, M&A activity, or public market listing has been disclosed.

Name

Arka

Legal name

Rayan Samaneh Arka (رایان سامانه آرکا)

Website

https://arka.ir

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Arka is an Iranian cybersecurity and IT solutions provider, founded in 2004, that delivers native firewalls (ArkaGate) and a proprietary Gardiyan security suite while distributing 40+ international security brands to government, banking, university, and large enterprise customers in Iran.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Network Security Solutions

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Security Management Platforms Integration (PSIM/SOC, Command & Control) (BPAKAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Access Control & Identity Systems Integration (Badge, Biometrics, Mobile) (BPAKAGAB), Cybersecurity Support Operations (SOC Triage, Incident Intake) (BPAAACAF), Remote Access & Privileged Access for OT (ZTA/PAM for Vendors) (HDADAJAG)

Keywords

• Network security solutions
• Unified threat management
• Endpoint protection
• Data loss prevention
• Privileged access management

Headquarters

HQ city

Tehran

HQ country

Iran

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Security Solutions Sales: Sale of enterprise security solutions including firewalls, endpoint security, DLP, PAM, and monitoring tools from international vendors (Sophos, Fortinet, Symantec, etc.) and proprietary products (ArkaGate, Gardiyan suite).
2. Licensing (Subscription/Renewal): Annual and multi-year licensing for security products including Sophos firewall licenses, EDR/XDR solutions, and other vendor products.
3. Professional Services: Consulting, implementation, penetration testing, SOC services, hardening, Red Team, and Blue Team services.
4. Hardware Sales: Sale of UTM hardware appliances (ArkaGate) and network security hardware from international vendors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Arka sells, implements, and supports enterprise IT and cybersecurity solutions across Iran. Its proprietary product base includes the ArkaGate UTM firewall and the Gardiyan security suite (Patch Management, Endpoint Security, Network System, Identity Management, PAM, MDM, Report Management), complemented by ArkaMX email security, arkaSIS virtualization, and Chapban print management. The company also distributes, licenses, and provides technical support for a broad catalog of international security products (Sophos, Fortinet, Cisco, Hillstone, Sangfor, F5, Kaspersky, ESET, Symantec, etc.), and delivers professional services including SOC, penetration testing, Red/Blue Team assessments, and consulting to government ministries, banks, universities, and large enterprises.

Product overview

Arka (رایان سامانه آرکا) is an Iranian IT and cybersecurity company providing comprehensive network security, email infrastructure, and enterprise solutions. The company's product portfolio centers on its native ArkaGate UTM firewall (ساخت ایران) combined with a Gardiyan-branded security platform offering patch management, endpoint security, network management, identity management, PAM, MDM, and SOC services. Arka distributes and resells a broad range of international security products including Sophos XGS firewalls, FortiGate, Cisco Firepower, Hillstone UTM, Sangfor NGAF, F5 BIG-IP, UserGate UTM, and ICSCube UTM. The company also offers email solutions (ArkaMX, SmarterMail, MDaemon), endpoint protection (C-Prot EDR, Kaspersky, ESET, Symantec, Bitdefender, Padvish), DLP (Zecurion DLP, Safetica DLP, Trellix DLP), network monitoring (Zabbix, PRTG, SolarWinds, NetCrunch), virtualization (VMware Horizon, Parallels RAS, Proxmox VE, arkaSIS), SIEM/vulnerability management (MaxPatrol SIEM/EDR/VM), and productivity tools (ScreenConnect, Bitwarden, Vinchin Backup, Chapban print management). Arka holds exclusive distribution rights for C-Prot and official representation for Safetica, Senhasegura, and Zabbix in Iran.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ArkaGate (آرکاگیت): Native Iranian UTM (Unified Threat Management) firewall developed by Rayan Samaneh Arka, featuring firewall, VPN, antivirus, antispam, IPS/IDS, web filtering, bandwidth management, and internet accounting capabilities.
• Chapban (چاپ‌بان)
• Patch Gardiyan
• Gardiyan PAM
• Gardiyan MDM
• Gardiyan Network System
• Gardiyan Identity Management
• Gardiyan Report Management
• ArkaMX

Products and services

• ArkaGate UTM Firewall Native Iranian-developed Unified Threat Management (UTM) firewall appliance and software platform providing network/application layer firewalling, AI-powered anti-spam and antivirus, intrusion prevention and detection (IPS/IDS), bandwidth management, data loss prevention, web application firewall (WAF), and VPN with Active Directory, LDAP, and RADIUS integration. Targets Iranian enterprises, government, banks, and universities needing locally compliant security.
• Patch Gardiyan Patch management system that automatically checks for updates, identifies vulnerabilities, and deploys patches across operating systems and third-party applications. Available in On-Premises, Cloud, and Cloud Transition deployment modes. Aimed at IT operations teams in enterprises needing centralized vulnerability remediation.
• Gardiyan Endpoint Security Endpoint protection and security management module under the Gardiyan brand, providing endpoint detection, policy enforcement, and security management for enterprise endpoint fleets.
• Gardiyan Network System Network infrastructure management solution under the Gardiyan brand that integrates with Active Directory for centralized visibility and control of network resources.
• Gardiyan Identity Management Identity and access management module under the Gardiyan brand for managing user identities, access policies, and authentication across enterprise environments.
• Gardiyan PAM (Privileged Access Management) Privileged Access Management module under the Gardiyan brand that controls, monitors, and audits privileged access to critical systems in enterprise environments.
• Gardiyan MDM (Mobile Device Management) Mobile device management solution under the Gardiyan brand for managing, securing, and enforcing policies on smartphones and tablets across the enterprise.
• Gardiyan Report Management Reporting and analytics module under the Gardiyan brand providing consolidated reporting across the Gardiyan suite for security operations and compliance use cases.
• Arka SOC (Security Operations Center) Managed Security Operations Center (SOC) service under the Gardiyan SOC brand, providing continuous monitoring, threat detection, and incident response for customer environments.
• ArkaMX Email Security Native Iranian email security solution for scanning and filtering inbound and outbound emails for spam, malware, and phishing threats. Positioned as the first native anti-spam email security product developed in Iran.
• arkaSIS Virtualization Native Iranian desktop and application virtualization solution for separating internet from intranet access and providing controlled, isolated browsing environments for enterprise users.
• Chapban Print Management Native Iranian (Persian-language) print management software for controlling, monitoring, and optimizing enterprise printing operations and reducing print-related costs and waste.
• Sophos XGS Firewall (Distribution) Sophos next-generation firewall (XGS series) distributed and supported by Arka in Iran. Features Xstream architecture, TLS inspection, SD-WAN, ZTNA, and synchronized security. Arka provides licensing, installation, implementation, and technical support.
• Fortinet FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall (Distribution) Fortinet FortiGate next-generation firewall with AI-powered FortiGuard security services, ASIC-based security processors, and unified FortiOS. Distributed by Arka in Iran with licensing, implementation, and support.
• Cisco Firepower NGFW (Distribution) Cisco next-generation firewall with NGFW, NGIPS, AMP, and centralized management via Firepower Management Center, distributed by Arka in Iran.
• Hillstone UTM / Next-Generation Firewall (Distribution) Hillstone next-generation firewall and UTM with behavioral intelligence, AI-based threat detection, and high-availability configurations. Arka is the exclusive representative of Hillstone in Iran.
• Sangfor NGAF Next-Generation Firewall (Distribution) Sangfor next-generation application firewall with AI-powered Neural-X threat intelligence platform, Cloud Sandbox, WAF, and Engine Zero zero-day threat protection. Distributed by Arka in Iran.
• F5 BIG-IP Application Delivery Controller (Distribution) F5 BIG-IP Application Delivery Controller (ADC) with SSL/TLS offload, DDoS protection, F5 ScaleN virtualization, and BIG-IQ centralized management. Distributed by Arka in Iran; achieves SSL Labs A+ rating for SSL/TLS implementation.
• UserGate UTM (Distribution) UserGate unified threat management solution providing firewall, IDS/IPS, antivirus, anti-spam, content filtering, and VPN capabilities. Distributed by Arka in Iran.
• C-Prot EDR / Endpoint Security (Distribution) C-Prot endpoint detection and response (EDR), XDR, endpoint security, and Appdefense solutions from Turkish cybersecurity vendor C-Prot. Arka is the exclusive representative of C-Prot in Iran.
• Zecurion DLP (Distribution) Zecurion data loss prevention solution preventing unauthorized data leakage across endpoints, network, and cloud. Arka is the official representative of Zecurion in Iran.
• Safetica DLP (Distribution) Safetica data loss prevention solution providing content inspection and protection against data leakage. Arka is the official representative of Safetica in Iran.
• Padvish MDR / EDR (Distribution) Padvish managed detection and response (MDR) and endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions, an Iranian security product. Distributed by Arka in Iran.
• MaxPatrol SIEM (Distribution) Positive Technologies MaxPatrol security information and event management system for centralized log collection, correlation, and threat detection. Distributed by Arka in Iran.
• MaxPatrol EDR (Distribution) Positive Technologies MaxPatrol endpoint detection and response solution. Distributed by Arka in Iran.
• MaxPatrol VM Vulnerability Management (Distribution) Positive Technologies MaxPatrol vulnerability management solution for identifying, prioritizing, and remediating security weaknesses. Distributed by Arka in Iran.
• WALLIX PAM (Distribution) WALLIX privileged access management solution for enterprise security compliance and controlled privileged access. Distributed by Arka in Iran.
• Zabbix Network Monitoring (Distribution) Zabbix open-source enterprise-level monitoring solution for networks, servers, applications, and services. Arka is the official representative of Zabbix in Iran, offering licensing and implementation services.
• SmarterMail Email Server (Distribution) SmarterMail email server solution for Windows with collaboration features. Distributed by Arka in Iran.
• MDaemon Email Server (Distribution) MDaemon email server solution for Windows environments with security, collaboration, and mobile features. Distributed by Arka in Iran.
• Kaspersky Endpoint Security Business (Distribution) Kaspersky endpoint protection solutions including Endpoint Security Business, Small Office Security, and Security Cloud. Distributed by Arka in Iran.
• ESET PROTECT MDR / XDR (Distribution) ESET endpoint protection platform including managed detection and response (MDR) and extended detection and response (XDR) solutions. Distributed by Arka in Iran.
• Symantec Endpoint Security (Distribution) Symantec (Broadcom) endpoint security solutions including SEP (Endpoint Protection) and SES (Endpoint Security Complete) enterprise products. Distributed by Arka in Iran.
• Bitdefender GravityZone (Distribution) Bitdefender enterprise endpoint security platform for businesses providing advanced threat protection and EDR. Distributed by Arka in Iran.
• ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus (Distribution) ManageEngine IT service management and help desk solution providing ticketing, asset management, and ITIL-aligned workflows. Distributed by Arka in Iran.
• ManageEngine Endpoint Central (Distribution) ManageEngine Endpoint Central for unified endpoint management and security across desktops, laptops, servers, and mobile devices. Distributed by Arka in Iran.
• SolarWinds NPM Network Performance Monitor (Distribution) SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor for real-time network monitoring, fault detection, and alerting. Distributed by Arka in Iran.
• Nessus Vulnerability Scanner (Distribution) Tenable Nessus vulnerability scanner for identifying security weaknesses, misconfigurations, and compliance issues. Distributed by Arka in Iran.
• Acunetix Web Application Security Scanner (Distribution) Acunetix web application security scanner for identifying SQL injection, XSS, and other vulnerabilities in web applications. Distributed by Arka in Iran.
• Cisco WebEx Conferencing (Distribution) Cisco WebEx web conferencing and collaboration platform for online meetings, webinars, and team collaboration. Distributed by Arka in Iran.
• Penetration Testing, Red Team and Blue Team Services Professional security assessment services including penetration testing, Red Team offensive engagements, Blue Team defensive assessments, and SOC hardening engagements delivered to enterprises and government organizations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Trusted by 2500+ organizations including government ministries, universities, and major corporations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• C-ProtcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive representative (نمایندگی انحصاری) of C-Prot in Iran. C-Prot is a Turkish EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) and cybersecurity solution provider. Arka offers C-Prot EDR, XDR, Endpoint Security, Appdefense, and related licensing.
• SafeticacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial representative (نمایندگی رسمی) of Safetica in Iran. Safetica provides DLP (Data Loss Prevention) solutions. Arka offers Safetica DLP as part of their data protection portfolio.
• SenhaseguracoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial representative (نمایندگی رسمی) of Senhasegura in Iran. Senhasegura provides PAM (Privileged Access Management) solutions. Arka offers Senhasegura PAM as part of their access management portfolio.
• ZabbixcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial representative (نمایندگی رسمی) of Zabbix in Iran. Zabbix provides enterprise-level monitoring solutions. Arka offers Zabbix licensing and implementation services.
• SophoscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial Sophos partner in Iran offering Sophos firewalls (XG and XGS series), endpoint protection, email security, and managed threat response services. Provides licensing, installation, implementation, and technical support.
• Fortinet (FortiGate)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Fortinet partner offering FortiGate next-generation firewalls in Iran. Fortinet is a global leader in cybersecurity with ASIC-based security processors.
• Hillstone NetworkscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive representative (نمایندگی انحصاری) of Hillstone in Iran. Hillstone provides next-generation firewalls and UTM solutions for small, large organizations and data centers.
• SangforcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSangfor partner in Iran offering NGAF (Next-Generation Application Firewall), EDR, XDR, and network security solutions. Sangfor provides cloud-based security with Neural-X intelligence platform.
• UserGatecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUserGate UTM partner in Iran. UserGate provides unified threat management solutions including firewall, intrusion detection, antivirus, anti-spam, content filtering, and VPN capabilities.
• F5 Networks (BIG-IP)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorF5 BIG-IP partner in Iran offering application delivery controllers, ADC solutions, SSL/TLS offload, DDoS protection, and application security solutions.
• ManageEnginecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManageEngine partner in Iran offering ServiceDesk Plus, Endpoint Central, Vulnerability Manager Plus, Firewall Analyzer, and other IT management solutions.
• Symantec (Broadcom)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSymantec/Broadcom partner offering Endpoint Protection, Endpoint Security (SES), Messaging Gateway (SMG), DLP, and EDR solutions.
• KasperskycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKaspersky partner offering endpoint security, small office security, and Security Cloud solutions including Padvish MDR and EDR.
• MaxPatrol (Positive Technologies)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMaxPatrol partner offering EDR, VM (Vulnerability Management), and SIEM solutions for comprehensive security posture management.
• CiscocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCisco partner offering Firepower firewalls, WebEx, collaboration solutions, ISR routers, and unified communications licensing.
• SolarWindscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSolarWinds partner offering NCM (Network Configuration Manager), IPAM, NPM (Network Performance Monitor), and NTA (NetFlow Traffic Analyzer) solutions.
• VMwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationVMware partner offering Horizon, virtualization solutions, and integration with various security and monitoring platforms.
• SplunkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSplunk partner offering SIEM and log analysis solutions for enterprise security monitoring and analytics.
• WALLIXcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWALLIX PAM partner offering privileged access management solutions for enterprise security compliance.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Westcon-Comstor: Global technology distributor specializing in cybersecurity, networking, and collaboration with a multi-vendor portfolio. Comparable to Arka's distribution model across firewall, endpoint, and identity categories, though operating across many geographies and verticals.
• ALSO Group: European-headquartered IT and cybersecurity distributor serving resellers across multiple countries with a broad vendor portfolio. Comparable to Arka at the channel-distribution model level, but with substantially greater scale and geographic reach.
• Ingram Micro: One of the world's largest IT distributors, providing cybersecurity, networking, and enterprise software products through a global channel. Comparable to Arka at the broad distribution + services model level, though Ingram operates at vastly greater scale and breadth.
• Arrow Electronics: Global technology distributor providing enterprise computing, security, and networking products through a broad channel network. Comparable to Arka's broad multi-vendor distribution approach, though operating at a global scale with a much wider product portfolio.
• Exclusive Networks: Global cybersecurity specialist value-added distributor with deep vendor partnerships across firewall, endpoint, IAM, and SOC categories. Comparable to Arka at the model level (cybersecurity-focused VAR with services overlay), but operating at significantly larger global scale.

Regional players

• SCOPE Middle East: Cybersecurity-focused value-added distributor and services provider serving the Middle East and North Africa. Comparable to Arka's regional cybersecurity distribution and integration model, operating in adjacent but non-overlapping Middle Eastern geographies.

Direct peers

• Help AG: Leading Middle East cybersecurity systems integrator and managed security services provider headquartered in the UAE. Comparable to Arka as a regional cybersecurity VAR/integrator with SOC capabilities, serving enterprise and government customers across multiple verticals.
• Spire Solutions: Middle East-focused cybersecurity value-added distributor and integrator offering multi-vendor security solutions and services across the region. Closely comparable to Arka in business model (VAR + services + proprietary add-ons), serving enterprise and government customers in a similar regional context.
• StarLink: Middle East value-added distributor specializing in cybersecurity, infrastructure, and enterprise software. Directly comparable to Arka's distribution-led business model, with a similar mix of multi-vendor cybersecurity representation and channel/reseller services across the region.

Emerging players

• Padvish: Iranian-developed endpoint security (EDR/MDR) vendor whose products Arka distributes domestically. Comparable as an Iranian cybersecurity competitor and partner whose local-language, local-compliance positioning mirrors ArkaGate's domestic-market value proposition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Arkasys
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rayan-samaneh-arka

Compliance10 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

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