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Cellebrite Guardian's PROTECTED Certification Achievement

Cellebrite DI Ltd., a leading firm in digital investigation and intelligence solutions powered by AI, recently made significant strides in its efforts to support law enforcement and national security agencies in Australia. On September 3, 2026, the company announced that its cloud-based digital evidence management platform, Cellebrite Guardian, has successfully completed an assessment under the Infosec Registered Assessors Program (IRAP). This certification, categorized as PROTECTED, allows Australian agencies to securely manage and collaborate on digital evidence in the cloud.

Importance of IRAP Certification

The IRAP certification is more than just a compliance milestone for Australian law enforcement, public safety, and national security agencies. It provides independent, documented assurance that Guardian can handle sensitive workloads without compromising security. As digital evidence becomes increasingly crucial—be it in cases of child abduction, border incidents, or anti-terrorism investigations—the platform facilitates a swift and secure transfer of evidence to the cloud. This capability enables investigators and prosecutors to collaborate more effectively with partner agencies, expediting processes that often determine whether a case is resolved or stagnates.

Philippe Ouimette, Vice President of Sales for Australia and New Zealand at Cellebrite, highlighted the urgency of advancing digital evidence management. He stated, "Every day a law enforcement agency delays transferring digital evidence to the cloud, it spends managing technological infrastructure instead of protecting communities, nations, and businesses. With this assessment, Australian agencies no longer have to choose between speed and security—Guardian provides them both through independent evidence they can integrate directly into their own authorization processes."

Features and Benefits of Guardian

Cellebrite Guardian is designed specifically for investigators. It helps them manage, review, and collaborate on digital evidence while maintaining a documented chain of custody at every stage. As the volume of digital evidence grows from mobile devices, drones, cloud services, and Internet of Things (IoT) sources, forensic labs are experiencing escalating demands. Traditional on-site infrastructures are often a bottleneck, causing delays in evidence review and risking the integrity of the evidence chain and timely justice for victims.

The Australian agencies have increasingly recognized the value of independent assessments, like IRAP, to validate security controls and support internal risk decisions before moving sensitive data to the cloud. This approach ensures that the pursuit of speed and collaboration never comes at the expense of data protection.

Cellebrite's Continued Support

As part of the certification process, Cellebrite will assist each Australian agency in implementing its internal authorization processes. This support includes providing documentation about Guardian's security architecture that aligns with Information Security Management (ISM) requirements, data processing controls, and sovereignty considerations. Furthermore, they will supply auditing and traceability documentation, allowing police services to modernize their investigative processes confidently without compromising evidence integrity or public trust.

About Cellebrite

Cellebrite (Nasdaq: CLBT) aims to ensure the safety of communities, nations, and businesses worldwide through its digital investigation and intelligence solutions. With over 7,000 law enforcement, defense, and intelligence organizations worldwide relying on Cellebrite's AI-powered software portfolio, the company enhances the accessibility and operability of forensically reliable digital data. Cellebrite's technology accelerates more than three million legally authorized investigations per year, bolsters national security, improves operational efficiency, and supports advanced mobile research and application security. Available through cloud, on-premises, and hybrid deployments, Cellebrite's technology enables clients worldwide to advance their missions, enhance public safety, and protect data privacy. For more information, visit www.cellebrite.com and follow them on social media @Cellebrite.