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Sekur enters partnership with Quaestor

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Executive Summary

  • Sekur Private Data Ltd. has entered into a strategic partnership with Quaestor Federal Consulting to establish a dedicated national security team focused on U.S. government sales.
  • The partnership aims to introduce, integrate, and develop Sekur’s secure communication capabilities within the U.S. national security environment, targeting federal, state, and local agencies.
  • Quaestor Federal Consulting, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with extensive experience in Defense and Intelligence communities, will leverage its network to fast-track the implementation of Sekur’s technology.

Key Details

  • Partnership Structure: Sekur Private Data Ltd. partnered with Quaestor Federal Consulting to form the "Sekur national security team."
  • Strategic Goal: To introduce, integrate, and develop Sekur's capabilities specifically for the U.S. national security environment, focusing on secure messaging, email, and voice communications for unclassified users.
  • Quaestor Federal Consulting Profile:
    • SDVOSB corporation composed of military veterans and senior national security leaders.
    • Over 400 years of combined force experience supporting the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community.
    • Founder/President Phil Oakley has over $1 billion in combined government sales and services across three previous government contracting companies.
  • Key Personnel Appointed to National Security Team:
    • Kenneth Rogers: Recent retiree from the U.S. Department of State (Deputy CIO/Chief Digital Strategist) and former CIO at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Awarded the Director-General's Cup in 2025.
    • John T. Lewis: Recent retiree from the CIA (Deputy Director and CTO of CIA Federal Laboratory) with 34 years of service, including roles in the Directorate of Science & Technology and Operations.
    • Phil Oakley: Former U.S. Army intelligence officer with 22 years of service; founder of three government contracting companies.
  • Target Market & Use Cases:
    • Secure communications for the Department of State with diplomatic counterparts in over 200 countries.
    • Engagement with first responders by the Department of Homeland Security.
    • Solving challenges in communicating unclassified digital media quickly and securely within the Intelligence Community.
  • Technology Offerings Highlighted:
    • SekurMail: Encrypted email with zero reliance on big tech, proprietary encryption, and features like SekurSend/SekurReply.
    • SekurMessenger: Secure chat with end-to-end encryption, self-destructing messages, and no phone number required for registration.
    • SekurVPN: Privacy-focused VPN using military-grade encryption and proprietary HeliX technology.
    • SekurRelay: Enterprise email add-on allowing executives to use secure features without migrating the entire organization's domain.
    • SekurVoice: Private voice/video communications using proprietary non-VoIP technology to avoid telecom traces and Pegasus malware.
  • Current Status: The national security team has identified several government agencies looking to "fast-track implementation" of Sekur's capabilities.

Notable Quotes

  • Phil Oakley, President, Quaestor Federal Consulting: "One of the biggest challenges we face is the ability to communicate mountains of unclassified digital media quickly, securely, then accurately digest the content... Sekur offers an elegant solution to this problem."
  • John T. Lewis, CIA Retiree: "At this stage in the evaluation process, the national security team has several government agencies looking to fast-track implementation of the innovative Sekur capabilities."
  • Alain Ghiai, CEO, Sekur Private Data Ltd.: "This partnership marks the creation of the Sekur national security team... This marks a new phase for Sekur and its stakeholders, and provides validation of our technology and company philosophy to provide the best communications solutions with the ultimate privacy and secure attributes."
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