PKWARE Partners with Atakama for a Smooth Customer Transition to New Encryption Solutions

Partnership Announcement between PKWARE and Atakama

On September 3, 2025, PKWARE and Atakama declared a pivotal strategic partnership to facilitate a seamless transition for Atakama's customer base as they approach the end-of-life of Atakama Multifactor Encryption (MFE) due in February 2026. This proactive collaboration is designed to assure continuity and enhanced security measures for all users relying on Atakama's encryption solutions.

PKWARE, renowned for its leadership in automated data security, has been selected to provide its PK Protect Encryption as the successor to Atakama MFE. With this shift, current customers will experience the familiar encryption functionalities they have come to trust while benefiting from the superior capabilities embedded within the PK Protect Platform. The enhancements that accompany this transition include:

1. Automated Data Discovery: This feature identifies sensitive data spread throughout an entire organization, ensuring comprehensive monitoring and management.

2. Smart Data Classification: By labeling and governing data usage in real time, this function empowers organizations to maintain control over their data, minimizing potential misuse.

3. Automated Redaction: This capability allows organizations to use and share data securely, which is crucial in today’s data privacy landscape.

These advanced features collectively enhance organizations’ data protection efforts, reduce the risk of breaches, guarantee compliance with regulatory standards, and optimize data retention practices. Customers migrating from Atakama can rest assured knowing that they will receive dedicated assistance from PKWARE’s team of cybersecurity experts throughout the entire migration process.

Tonya Cannady, President and Chief Revenue Officer of PKWARE, expressed her enthusiasm about the partnership: "After more than 40 years of delivering robust and automated data security solutions, collaborating with Atakama represents a significant step forward. Our goal is to ensure that their customer base can continue to operate without interruptions, all while unlocking enhanced capabilities through our PK Protect offerings. We are excited to integrate these organizations into the PKWARE family and help them maintain a seamless security journey."

Similarly, Daniel H. Gallancy, Chief Executive Officer at Atakama, emphasized the importance of this transition: "We are proud of the technologies we have pioneered with Atakama Multifactor Encryption. Partnering with PKWARE offers our customers a natural evolution in data security. PK Protect not only complements our existing technology but also expands its capabilities with additional features that bring improved security and efficiency."

Atakama customers are encouraged to reach out to PKWARE to schedule a consultation. During these sessions, they can learn more about the transition process and how PK Protect can meet their evolving data security needs. Interested parties are invited to contact PKWARE via [email protected] for any inquiries regarding this transition.

As the data protection landscape continues to evolve, these organizations remain committed to offering the most advanced and effective solutions for their clients, promising an exciting future for Atakama users under the progressive PKWARE banner.