Danish company Terma has signed an agreement to acquire the cybersecurity company Dencrypt A/S, which develops end-to-end encrypted communications. The acquisition is intended to strengthen Terma's range of secure communication solutions for defence, government agencies and critical infrastructure, among other sectors.
"Modern defence depends on reliable information. Every advance in sensors, AI and situational awareness increases the value of data, but that value can only be realised when the information can be shared securely," says Henriette H. Thygesen, CEO of Terma.
According to a press release from Terma, Dencrypt's technology offers end-to-end encryption of voice, video, messages and data on standard smartphones, tablets and computers. The solutions require no special communication equipment and can be used via commercial mobile networks, public Wi-Fi networks and satellite connections.
The technology has been developed to enable users within defence organisations, government agencies and critical infrastructure to communicate using ordinary commercial devices while retaining control over sensitive information.
Dencrypt has been developing encryption solutions for more than ten years and has its roots in cryptographic research at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). The company's patented technology, Dynamic Encryption, is certified under Common Criteria EAL4+. Dencrypt's solutions also hold NATO accreditations and national security accreditations.
Through the acquisition, Dencrypt's cryptographic expertise will be combined with Terma's industrial capacity and international operations. Terma states that the company intends to further develop the technology into a secure communication solution that is developed and controlled in Denmark and can be offered to Denmark, allied countries and international partners.
Dencrypt has offices in Brøndby and Aalborg (northern Denmark). Completion of the transaction is subject to final approval.