Overview

archTIS is an enterprise security company that specializes in policy-driven, data-centric security solutions. Their core software, including Kojensi and NC Protect, leverages Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) to provide granular, dynamic security for sensitive information across hybrid environments. By applying security policies directly to data based on user attributes, document metadata, and environment context, archTIS ensures that information remains protected even when shared externally. This approach replaces traditional, brittle perimeter-based security with a highly adaptive model that satisfies the stringent regulatory requirements of government, defense, and highly regulated industries.

Founder story

archTIS was founded in 2006 by Bruce Talbot and Daniel Lai in Canberra, Australia. Recognizing that traditional perimeter-based security was failing to protect the highly sensitive data handled by defense and government sectors, the founders sought to create a solution that focused on the data itself. Over the years, the company grew from a specialized consultancy into a publicly traded software vendor (ASX: AR9) known for its secure information management and sharing capabilities.

What it does

• Security Architects
• Compliance Officers
• IT Infrastructure Managers
• Data Governance Leads
• Cybersecurity Engineers

Who it's for

• Defense and National Security Organizations
• Government Agencies with strict data sovereignty requirements
• Highly regulated industries (Healthcare, Finance, Legal)
• Enterprises sharing sensitive IP with external partners

Why it works

• ABAC (Attribute-Based Access Control) enables dynamic, context-aware security that goes beyond traditional RBAC limitations
• Data-centric approach secures the information itself, ensuring protection persists even when documents are moved or downloaded
• Integration with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and file shares allows organizations to extend security across existing ecosystems
• Granular policy enforcement mitigates insider threats and unauthorized access by validating every request against dynamic attributes
• Automated policy compliance tools help organizations meet complex sovereignty and regulatory standards effortlessly

Growth strategies

• Partnering with prime government and defense contractors to secure high- stakes infrastructure projects
• Deep technical alignment with the Microsoft security stack to provide out- of-the-box enhancements for M365
• Expanding market presence in sovereign nations requiring robust data protection for government classified materials
• Focusing on intellectual property protection as a primary wedge for corporate market adoption

Alternatives

• NextLabs
• Axiomatics
• Varonis
• Seclore
• Fortra (Digital Guardian)

Comparison overview

• archTIS provides more advanced ABAC-based policy engines compared to standard data loss prevention (DLP) tools like Varonis.
• Unlike general-purpose document management systems, its focus is strictly on granular, context-aware security enforcement.
• It is more specialized for government and defense-grade requirements compared to consumer-facing secure file-sharing tools.