About Us
KAPALYA empowers businesses and their employees to securely store sensitive files at-rest and in-transit across multiple platforms through a user-friendly desktop and mobile application. This ubiquitous encryption solution protects all your corporate data by seamlessly encrypting files on:
- End-points computers/mobile devices.
- Corporate servers and public cloud providers.
- With KAPALYA, users have the ability to share encrypted files across multiple cloud platforms.
- Integerated with Box, Amazon S3, Google and Microsoft Azure.
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01
End-point Security
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The encryption management platform creates a secure vault on user endpoints
where:
- A data classification engine scans the endpoint for sensitive files and prompts users to encrypt.
- All data within the vault is encrypted.
- Each file and folder is assigned a unique encryption key.
- No additional disk or storage space is taken up on the endpoint.
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02
Public Cloud Security
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The problem with using the encryption offered by public cloud vendors:
- Vendors will encrypt files at-rest on their cloud, however, files sitting on a user’s endpoint are left unencrypted and vulnerable to attacks.
- The cloud provider won’t protect your files on endpoints or private clouds.
- Most cloud providers control the encryption keys, making data visible to their cloud administrators.
- Some cloud providers allow customers to bring and manage their own keys. However, integrating with a cloud provider’s key management system requires programming which could result in time consuming efforts and if not configured properly, could expose the customer’s data.
- The Encryption Management Platform is cloud agnostic and uses client-side encryption so files and folders are encrypted before leaving the endpoint. While in-transit, files are double encrypted as they move through an SSL tunnel. Since the user controls the keys, your files are protected from eavesdropping by any third-party, including your cloud storage provider.
- A unique encryption key per file allows users to share protected files across cloud storage platforms and to other Encryption Management Platform users.
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03
Private Cloud Security
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KAPALYA creates a secure vault for each user on your private cloud as well,
to
allow file and folder protection within your network.
- Your internal corporate administrators do not have privileges to view end-user data.
- User’s credentials are not tied to the enterprise’s active directory.
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04
Encryption Key Management
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Key management done differently:
- One unique key for each file and folder Keys are served in real-time.
- Keys are never stored on endpoints, public clouds or private clouds. Once the function is complete, the keys are destroyed.
- This approach allows for encrypted file sharing within and outside your network.
- When file sharing, only the unique key for that file is shared, not the keys to all your files.
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05Data
Classification
- KAPALYA’s data classification engine scans 250+ file types for social security numbers, credit card numbers, state I.D.s and driver's’ license numbers. The engine is customizable to identify the sensitive data your organization handles.
- If confidential data is found sitting on endpoints, the platform will prompt users with a list of files, and options to preview, encrypt or delete. The frequency of scans can be on-demand or programmed to run at certain times or intervals and can be configured based on business needs.
KAPALYA Solution for Enterprise
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01
End-point Security
-
The encryption management platform creates a secure vault on user endpoints
where:
- A data classification engine scans the endpoint for sensitive files and prompts users to encrypt.
- All data within the vault is encrypted.
- Each file and folder is assigned a unique encryption key.
- No additional disk or storage space is taken up on the endpoint.
-
02
Public Cloud Security
-
The problem with using the encryption offered by public cloud vendors:
- Vendors will encrypt files at-rest on their cloud, however, files sitting on a user’s endpoint are left unencrypted and vulnerable to attacks.
- The cloud provider won’t protect your files on endpoints or private clouds.
- Most cloud providers control the encryption keys, making data visible to their cloud administrators.
- Some cloud providers allow customers to bring and manage their own keys. However, integrating with a cloud provider’s key management system requires programming which could result in time consuming efforts and if not configured properly, could expose the customer’s data.
- The Encryption Management Platform is cloud agnostic and uses client-side encryption so files and folders are encrypted before leaving the endpoint. While in-transit, files are double encrypted as they move through an SSL tunnel. Since the user controls the keys, your files are protected from eavesdropping by any third-party, including your cloud storage provider.
- A unique encryption key per file allows users to share protected files across cloud storage platforms and to other Encryption Management Platform users.
-
03
Private Cloud Security
-
KAPALYA creates a secure vault for each user on your private cloud as well,
to
allow file and folder protection within your network.
- Your internal corporate administrators do not have privileges to view end-user data.
- User’s credentials are not tied to the enterprise’s active directory.
-
04
Encryption Key Management
-
Key management done differently:
- One unique key for each file and folder Keys are served in real-time.
- Keys are never stored on endpoints, public clouds or private clouds. Once the function is complete, the keys are destroyed.
- This approach allows for encrypted file sharing within and outside your network.
- When file sharing, only the unique key for that file is shared, not the keys to all your files.
-
05Data
Classification
- KAPALYA’s data classification engine scans 250+ file types for social security numbers, credit card numbers, state I.D.s and driver's’ license numbers. The engine is customizable to identify the sensitive data your organization handles.
- If confidential data is found sitting on endpoints, the platform will prompt users with a list of files, and options to preview, encrypt or delete. The frequency of scans can be on-demand or programmed to run at certain times or intervals and can be configured based on business needs.
KAPALYA Solution for SMB
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01
End-point Security
-
The encryption management platform creates a secure vault on user endpoints
where:
- A data classification engine scans the endpoint for sensitive files and prompts users to encrypt.
- All data within the vault is encrypted.
- Each file and folder is assigned a unique encryption key.
- No additional disk or storage space is taken up on the endpoint.
-
02
Public Cloud Security
-
The problem with using the encryption offered by public cloud vendors:
- Vendors will encrypt files at-rest on their cloud, however, files sitting on a user’s endpoint are left unencrypted and vulnerable to attacks.
- The cloud provider won’t protect your files on endpoints or private clouds.
- Most cloud providers control the encryption keys, making data visible to their cloud administrators.
- Some cloud providers allow customers to bring and manage their own keys. However, integrating with a cloud provider’s key management system requires programming which could result in time consuming efforts and if not configured properly, could expose the customer’s data.
- The Encryption Management Platform is cloud agnostic and uses client-side encryption so files and folders are encrypted before leaving the endpoint. While in-transit, files are double encrypted as they move through an SSL tunnel. Since the user controls the keys, your files are protected from eavesdropping by any third-party, including your cloud storage provider.
- A unique encryption key per file allows users to share protected files across cloud storage platforms and to other Encryption Management Platform users.
-
03
Private Cloud Security
-
KAPALYA creates a secure vault for each user on your private cloud as well,
to
allow file and folder protection within your network.
- Your internal corporate administrators do not have privileges to view end-user data.
- User’s credentials are not tied to the enterprise’s active directory.
-
04
Encryption Key Management
-
Key management done differently:
- One unique key for each file and folder Keys are served in real-time.
- Keys are never stored on endpoints, public clouds or private clouds. Once the function is complete, the keys are destroyed.
- This approach allows for encrypted file sharing within and outside your network.
- When file sharing, only the unique key for that file is shared, not the keys to all your files.
-
05Data
Classification
- KAPALYA’s data classification engine scans 250+ file types for social security numbers, credit card numbers, state I.D.s and driver's’ license numbers. The engine is customizable to identify the sensitive data your organization handles.
- If confidential data is found sitting on endpoints, the platform will prompt users with a list of files, and options to preview, encrypt or delete. The frequency of scans can be on-demand or programmed to run at certain times or intervals and can be configured based on business needs.

Features
Data is encrypted in-transit and at-rest on endpoints, corporate servers and public clouds.
Out-of-the-box data classification engine scans over 250 file types for sensitive data.
Zero-knowledge encryption masks cloud and corporate admins visibility into your data and encryption keys.
A unique key for each file and folder provides ultimate data security.
Allows end-to-end encrypted file sharing across multiple public cloud platforms.
Eliminates the need of managing multiple vendors to secure your data at different points.
How it Works ?
Launch the app on your Windows or Mac computer and the Encryption Management System automatically scans for sensitive data.
Upload and encrypt any confidential data on endpoints (computers/mobile devices), corporate servers and/or public cloud providers.
Securely share your encrypted files, photos and videos through a public cloud provider.
Encryption is based on NSA Suite B Cryptography Standards using a FIPS 140-2 certified virtual key manager (vHSM).
Service Offerings
Managed Platform
Services managed and hosted by KAPALYA
- Configure Encryption Management System on multiple devices per user (PC, Mac, iOS & Android).
- Encrypted file sharing across multiple cloud providers (AWS/Box/Google/Microsoft).
- Dashboard to view all user activities and registered devices.
- Unlimited unique encryption keys for each file and folder.
- Auto-detection and encryption of 250+ sensitive file types.
- Encryption support on private cloud storage (Windows, Linux).
- Biometric, pin and user ID/password authentication.
- Ability to provision users.
- 60-day file recovery.
- Version control.
- Multi-tenanted management and encryption key servers.
- Email/Live Chat Support.
- Service delivered from AWS.
Customer Owned Platform
Services managed and hosted by customer
- Configure Encryption Management System on multiple devices per user (PC, Mac, iOS & Android).
- Encrypted file sharing across multiple cloud providers (AWS/Box/Google/Microsoft).
- Dashboard to view all user activities and registered devices.
- Unlimited unique encryption keys for each file and folder.
- Auto-detection and encryption of 250+ sensitive file types.
- Encryption support on private cloud storage (Windows, Linux).
- Biometric, pin and user ID/password authentication.
- Ability to provision users.
- 60-day file recovery.
- Version control.
- Dedicated management and encryption key servers.
- 24/7 Tech support (Email, live chat and phone).
- Servers hosted either on AWS or on-prem inside customers data center.
- Masked public and private cloud admin visibility.
- Integration with your existing Active Directory forest.
- Point-to-Point IPsec VPN tunnel from customer prem to AWS.
- Professional services to assist in setup of dedicated instance on AWS or your private cloud.
- End-user and admin training.
- Batch end-user creation.
Kapalya's Differentiators
Cloud Key Management
KAPALYA’s Approach:
Manage your own encryption keys.
Other Vendor's:
Use cloud provider’s encryption keys.
File & Folder Encryption
KAPALYA’s Approach:
Unique key served per file and folder.
Other Vendor's:
One key served per user for all their files.
Key Storage
KAPALYA’s Approach:
Keys are served in real-time and destroyed after encrypting.
Other Vendor's:
Keys could be stored on endpoints or public clouds.
SSL Tunnel
KAPALYA’s Approach:
Files are sent encrypted and through an SSL tunnel.
Other Vendor's:
Files are sent in clear-text via an SSL tunnel.
Encryption
KAPALYA’s Approach:
Client-side - Files are encrypted on the endpoint before upload.
Other Vendor's:
Server-side - Files are encrypted after data is uploaded.
Proxy-Based
KAPALYA’s Approach:
Files are encrypted on the end-point, before upload.
Other Vendor's:
Files are in clear text on endpoints and encrypted only when leaving the corporate
perimeter.
Role-Based Policies
KAPALYA’s Approach:
Privileged users never have visibility into end-user data.
Other Vendor's:
Access to end user data is defined using role-based policies.
Privileged Cloud Admins
KAPALYA’s Approach:
Cloud admins are masked from viewing all data.
Other Vendor's:
Admins at public cloud providers have visibility into your corporate data.
WHO WE ARE
Executive Management
Sudesh Kumar
Founder &CEO

Saeed Khosravi
Co-founder & CTO
Mohamed Menakbi
VP of Sales & Marketing | EMEAEmanuele Cerroni
Managing DirectorNancirosa Piazza
Data ScientistRamesh Iyer
Senior Cyber Security LeaderDerek Tumulak
Chief Product OfficerSanthana Krishnasamy
Product Leader | Startup AdvisorGreg Carter
Global Licenses AdvisorN Jayantha Prabhu
Technicial AdvisorRabea Chaudhary
Brand & Marketing AdvisorMichael Turner
Technicial AdvisorJagdish Amin
Business Development AdvisorSudesh Kumar
Saeed Khosravi
Thanh Nguyen
Administrative AssistantPRESS RELEASE
Kapalya Awarded Competitive Grant from the National Science FoundationCoCre8 Technology Solutions are extremely excited to announce a distribution agreement with Caltrop for KAPALYA
Cybersecurity Startup KAPALYA Closes Seed Funding Round Led by Caltrop Holdings LLC
KAPALYA wins the best Cybersecurity startup company in North America award
KAPALYA Accepted in Platinum-Ranked Accelerator for Enterprise Startups
KAPALYA Partners with Thales to Provide Centralized Key Management
KAPALYA Partners with Gemalto to Leverage Their Latest Key Management Solution
KAPALYA Launches Intelligent End-to-End Encryption Software
KAPALYA partners with NSA to securing Data from Send to Receive
FROM THE NEWS
Kapalaya joins Berkeley Startup Cluster for a historic Berkeley-wide pitch competition at the intersection of innovation and equityKAPALYA distribution rights awarded to CoCre8 Technology Solutions
Store Sensitive Business Files Through Multiple Platforms with KAPALYA
KAPALYA in Berkeley Startup Cluster
Protect your Data, wherever it Resides
Cybersecurity Startup KAPALYA Is Making Remote Work Companies Safer
Encryption is Non-negotiable
Navigating the cybersecurity challenges of the new normal, with Omar Ben Hamadou, KAPALYA's EMEA Sales Manager
Why you should worry about ransomware breaches during COVID-19
In conversation with Sudesh Kumar of KAPALYA, an ICE71 Accelerate 4 startup
KAPALYA Live Webcast - Safeguarding Elections: Protecting Citizen PII Data
Founder and CEO of KAPALYA, Sudesh Kumar speaking at the 2019 Alchemist Accelerator Demo Day
KAPALYA Live Webcast - Protect and Manage Your Unstructured Data with KAPALYA
KAPALYA Partners with Gemalto to Leverage Their Latest Key Management Solution
Gemalto boosts cloud security with scalable virtual key management
Sudesh Kumar keeps the key safe
Honolulu-based data encryption app Kapalya call NSA patent a game changer
The Hawaii Venture Capital Association selects Sudesh Kumar as one of the three finalists of the Tech Entrepreneur of the Year
Weekly Rotary Meeting-Sudesh Kumar-CEO of KAPALYA Inc
Entrepreneurial competition won by mobile app developer
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