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The Market Online
23-07-2025
- Business
- The Market Online
Sekur Private Data takes a leap into a growing market for secure communications
In an era where digital privacy is paramount, Sekur Private Data (CSE:SKUR) is emerging as a formidable player in the cybersecurity and private communications sector. Operating out of its hosting headquarters in Switzerland with sales operations in Canada, USA and Mexico, Sekur offers a suite of encrypted email, messaging, VPN and secure communication tools hosted entirely on private non-big tech Swiss servers —ensuring compliance with some of the world's most stringent data privacy laws. As cyber threats escalate globally, Sekur is working to become the trusted alternative to big tech platforms, particularly for high-value clients such as government agencies, financial institutions, legal firms, C-level executives and HNWIs. This article is disseminated in partnership with Sekur Private Data Inc. It is intended to inform investors and should not be taken as a recommendation or financial advice. Expansion into Central and Southern Africa Sekur's latest move marks a significant milestone: its expansion into Central and Southern Africa, with a focus on the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Angola. This initiative is spearheaded by the appointment of Christophe Kabeya as director of government and corporate sales for the region. He brings over 25 years of experience in capital markets, private equity, treasury management, and investor relations. Currently a Senior Associate at Westmount Capital Sárl in Geneva, Switzerland, he has held leadership roles across Africa, including Managing Director at KA II Comercio Geral e Serviços in Angola and Portfolio Manager at King Kuba Capital Sprl in the DRC. His deep expertise in treasury operations and extensive network in both government and corporate sectors make him an invaluable asset to Sekur's African ambitions. 'We have already taken steps and engaged in discussions with government officials and are preparing a sales push, starting September for both government and corporate sectors,' Sekur's CEO, Alain Ghiai stated in a news release. 'Lately, we are seeing real interest in our premium and corporate plans for our privacy communications solutions, as big tech providers are failing daily to protect businesses and governments from cyber-attacks and cyber thefts. We look forward to becoming the leading provider for private and secure communications in the African continent.' With operations expected to commence by the end of September 2025, Sekur is already engaged in high-level discussions with government entities. The company anticipates substantial revenue generation over the next 18 months through the sale of its corporate and premium bundled solutions, distributed via telecom operators in both countries. This expansion taps into a combined population of over 150 million people—many of whom are increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats. According to TechPoint Africa, eight of the top 20 countries suffering major cyberattacks are in Africa. Higher demand = higher value In mid-July, the company announced that it had increased prices across all its service tiers, including Individual, SMB, and corporate plans. This move comes in response to growing demand for its Swiss-hosted privacy communication solutions, driven by a surge in business email compromise attacks targeting major tech platforms. Sekur's proprietary features, such as SekurSend, are designed to counter these threats by offering secure, private communication that doesn't rely on traditional email or messaging systems vulnerable to hacking. The company anticipates a minimum 50 per cent increase in average revenue per user as a result of the new pricing and enhanced offerings. Sekur is now targeting high-value clients—such as executives, government officials, and professionals in finance, law, and real estate—who require secure communication channels. The company has introduced new features like 20 alias emails for individuals and SEC-compliant message archiving for businesses, addressing regulatory concerns that have cost financial firms billions in fines. With its infrastructure based entirely in Switzerland, Sekur emphasizes privacy by avoiding data mining and ensuring secure communication even outside its network, using tools like Chat by Invite. The company positions itself as a premium alternative for users seeking robust protection against modern cyber threats. 'We have seen a shift lately in demand, where high value clients, such as HNWIs, VIPs, law firms, family offices and government officials, are looking for an alternative solution to the traditional big tech solutions due to all the cyber-attacks happening on big tech emails and chat applications,' CEOGhiai explained in a media statement on this news. 'AI is also making things worse, and data brokers and telecom operators are also compromised. This environment is perfect to increase Sekur's awareness as we are off grid, off big tech and we never data mine or location mine your communications. Sekur is meant to protect against phishing, Business Email Compromise attacks, AI hacks, and chat and SMS hacks.' Why Sekur's Swiss-hosted model matters Sekur's solutions are hosted exclusively in Switzerland, a country renowned for its robust data protection laws. The Federal Act on Data Protection, in effect since 1993, prohibits unauthorized data processing and protects against the publication of information based on leaked official discussions. This legal framework ensures that Sekur's users enjoy extensive privacy, free from foreign surveillance and data mining practices. Strengthening financial position Sekur has also announced the closure of its non brokered private placement on June 30 2025. The Company issued 34,069,235 units at a price of CA$0.05 (the 'Units') for gross proceeds of CA$1,703,461.75 (approx. US$1,192,423.22) Each Unit is comprised of one common share (each a 'Common Share') in the share capital of the Company and one full common share purchase warrant (each a 'Warrant'). Each full Warrant entitles its holder to purchase one additional common share at a price of CA$0.05 for a period of 48 months following the closing. Company Officers and Directors participated in the Private Placement with purchase of 450,000 Units of the offering for total gross proceeds of CA$20,250. The Company is financially solid enough now to push for its sales and marketing program and its development of its voice and video encryption solution to be released in January 2026. A compelling opportunity for investors Sekur Private Data Ltd. is not just expanding geographically—it's scaling with a smart strategy. Backed by its unique value proposition rooted in Swiss privacy, a growing global demand for secure communications, and a strong leadership team, Sekur is in a stable position to capture market share in both developed and emerging economies. Investors seeking exposure to the cybersecurity sector—particularly in high-growth, underpenetrated markets like Africa—should take a closer look at Sekur. The company's proactive approach to market expansion, product innovation, and investor engagement signals a promising trajectory. Since the year began, Sekur Private Data stock has risen 280.00 per cent and the stock sits 216.67 per cent higher than where it was this time last year. Sekur sells its solutions globally to governments, businesses, and individual consumers through its website, Now is the time to deepen your due diligence into Sekur Private Data Ltd.—a company at the intersection of privacy, technology, and global opportunity. Stockhouse does not provide investment advice or recommendations. All investment decisions should be made based on your own research and consultation with a registered investment professional. The issuer is solely responsible for the accuracy of the information contained herein. For full disclaimer information, please click here .
Associated Press
08-07-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Sekur Private Data Ltd. to Present at the AI & Technology Virtual Investor Conference July 10th 2025
Company invites individual and institutional investors, as well as advisors and analysts, to attend online at MIAMI, FL AND VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / July 8, 2025 / Sekur Private Data Ltd. (OTCQB:SWISF)(CSE:SKUR)(FRA:GDT0) ('Sekur' or the 'Company'), a leading Swiss-hosted cybersecurity and private communications platform, is pleased to announce that Alain GHIAI, will present live at the AI & Technology Virtual Investor Conference hosted by on July 10, 2025. Individual investors, institutional investors, advisors, and analysts are invited to attend. REGISTER HERE FOR SEKUR PRIVATE DATA PRESENTATION DATE: July 10th 2025 TIME: 12:00 PM EST Available for 1x1 meetings: July 10th to July 15th It is recommended that investors pre-register and run the online system check to expedite participation and receive event updates. There is no cost to log-in, attend live presentations, or schedule 1x1 meetings with management. This will be a live, interactive online event where investors are invited to ask the company questions in real-time. If attendees are not able to join the event live on the day of the conference, an archived webcast will also be made available after the event. Learn more about the event at Swiss Privacy Protection Sekur's solutions are hosted exclusively in Switzerland, ensuring user data remains secure from external data access requests. Switzerland's robust Federal Act on Data Protection, in place since 1993, upholds strict privacy standards, prohibiting unauthorized data processing and protecting against the publication of information based on leaked 'secret official discussions.' This regulatory framework provides a unique level of data privacy protection, reinforcing Sekur's commitment to safeguarding user information. About Sekur Private Data Ltd. Sekur Private Data Ltd. is a Swiss-hosted cybersecurity and privacy communications provider. offering a secure suite of tools to protect governments, businesses and individuals from unauthorized access and cyber threats. With solutions such as SekurMail, SekurMessenger, and SekurVPN, Sekur provides an accessible and reliable means of digital communication and data storage, grounded in Swiss privacy standards. Sekur sells its solutions through its website approved distributors and telecommunications companies globally. Sekur serves governments, businesses and consumers worldwide. CONTACT Alain Ghiai President and Chief Executive Officer SEKUR PRIVATE DATA LTD. Email: [email protected] Tel: +1.305.347.5114 Follow Sekur on: X LinkedIn YouTube For sales brochure on our enterprise security solutions, or partnership opportunities, contact: [email protected]. To find out more about Sekur's privacy communications solutions visit: For more company information, please visit: Forward-Looking Information This news release contains certain forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws ('forward-looking statements'). All statements other than statements of present or historical fact are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as 'anticipate', 'achieve', 'could', 'believe', 'plan', 'intend', 'objective', 'continuous', 'ongoing', 'estimate', 'outlook', 'expect', 'project' and similar words, including negatives thereof, suggesting future outcomes or that certain events or conditions 'may' or 'will' occur. These statements are only predictions. These statements reflect management's current estimates, beliefs, intentions and expectations; they do not guarantee future performance. Sekur cautions that all forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain, and that actual performance may be affected by a number of material factors, many of which are beyond Sekur's control. Such factors include, among other things: risks and uncertainties relating to the future of the Company's business; the success of marketing and sales efforts of the Company; the projections prepared in house and projections delivered by channel partners; the Company's ability to complete the necessary software updates; increases in sales as a result of investments software development technology; consumer interest in the Products; future sales plans and strategies; reliance on large channel partners and expectations of renewals to ongoing agreements with these partners; anticipated events and trends; the economy and other future conditions; and other risks and uncertainties, including those described in Sekur's prospectus dated May 8, 2019, filed with the Canadian Securities Administrators and available on Accordingly, actual and future events, conditions and results may differ materially from the estimates, beliefs, intentions and expectations expressed or implied in the forward-looking information. Except as required under applicable securities legislation, Sekur undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking information. SOURCE: Sekur Private Data Ltd. press release
Associated Press
18-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Sekur Private Data Ltd. Announces Non-Brokered Private Placement
MIAMI, FL AND VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / June 18, 2025 / Sekur Private Data Ltd. (OTCQB:SWISF)(CSE:SKUR)(FRA:GDT0) ('Sekur' or the 'Company'), a leading Swiss hosted cybersecurity and privacy communications platform, is pleased to announce is a non-brokered private placement to raise gross proceeds of up to CA$2,000,000 (US$1,400,000) (the 'Private Placement') through the issuance of up to 40,000,00,000 units (each a 'Unit'). Each Unit consists of one common share (a 'Share') priced at CA$0.05 per share, and one full share purchase warrant (a 'Warrant'). Each Full Warrant will entitle the holder to purchase a Common share at a price of CA$0.05 per share for a period of 48 months from the closing date (the 'Warrant Term'). The Company intends to use the net proceeds of the Private Placement for the marketing of its Sekur privacy communications solutions in the United States, Europe and Africa, and for general working capital purposes. Additionally, the Company would like to announce that it has closed its previous private placement announced March 31, 2025. The placement closed in one tranche, issuing a total of 3,000,000 units for gross proceeds of $105,000 announced on April 30, 2025. To find out more about Sekur's privacy communications solutions visit: For more company information, please visit: About Sekur Private Data Ltd. Sekur Private Data Ltd. is a cybersecurity and Internet privacy provider of Swiss hosted solutions for secure and private communications. The Company distributes a suite of encrypted e-mails, secure messengers and secure communication tools. Sekur sells its products through its own website, approved distributors and telecommunications companies worldwide. Sekur serves consumers and businesses worldwide. Follow Sekur on X @sekurprivate LinkedIn: CONTACT Alain Ghiai President and Chief Executive Officer SEKUR PRIVATE DATA LTD. Email: [email protected] Tel: +1.305.347.5114 Forward-Looking Information This news release contains certain forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws ('forward-looking statements'). All statements other than statements of present or historical fact are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as 'anticipate', 'achieve', 'could', 'believe', 'plan', 'intend', 'objective', 'continuous', 'ongoing', 'estimate', 'outlook', 'expect', 'project' and similar words, including negatives thereof, suggesting future outcomes or that certain events or conditions 'may' or 'will' occur. These statements are only predictions. These statements reflect management's current estimates, beliefs, intentions and expectations; they do not guarantee future performance. Sekur cautions that all forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain, and that actual performance may be affected by a number of material factors, many of which are beyond Sekur's control. Such factors include, among other things: risks and uncertainties relating to the future of the Company's business; the success of marketing and sales efforts of the Company; the projections prepared in house and projections delivered by channel partners; the Company's ability to complete the necessary software updates; increases in sales as a result of investments software development technology; consumer interest in the Products; future sales plans and strategies; reliance on large channel partners and expectations of renewals to ongoing agreements with these partners; anticipated events and trends; the economy and other future conditions; and other risks and uncertainties, including those described in Sekur's prospectus dated May 8, 2019, filed with the Canadian Securities Administrators and available on Accordingly, actual and future events, conditions and results may differ materially from the estimates, beliefs, intentions and expectations expressed or implied in the forward-looking information. Except as required under applicable securities legislation, Sekur undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking information. SOURCE: Sekur Private Data Ltd. press release
Associated Press
02-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Sekur Private Data Ltd. Announces Newly Constituted Strategic Advisory Board - Appoints Jill Kelley as Chair of the Board
Strategic Board has Experience with Public and Private Companies as well as Government, Military and Diplomatic Corps MIAMI, FL AND VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / June 2, 2025 / Sekur Private Data Ltd. (OTCQB:SWISF)(CSE:SKUR)(FRA:GDT0) (" Sekur " or the " Company "), a leading Swiss-hosted cybersecurity and private communications platform, is pleased to announce the appointment of three members to its newly created Strategic Advisory Board,operating in publicly listed companies, corporate sector and government and diplomatic corps. Jill Kelley Jill Kelley's global board experience and expertise in adding value to publicly traded companies through strategic partnerships with multinational government and stakeholders will be instrumental in Sekur's goals to meet the growing demand from stakeholders, shareholders, and investors, and become the leading privacy communications platform. Known globally as the 'Diplomatic Fixer ", Kelley has held significant international leadership roles, including supporting U.S. military operations across over 60 countries as part of the U.S. Coalition Allies. As a diplomatic advisor and executive to multinational companies, she regularly collaborates with Presidents, Prime Ministers, Parliamentarians , and Royals to strengthen diplomatic, military, security, and economic ties. Previously, she served as the honorary ambassador to U.S. Central Command Commander Jim Mattis and special advisor to CIA Director David Petraeus. Mrs. Kelley will support Sekur's mission to become the leading communication platform offering both privacy and security, leveraging her decades of expertise in public-private partnerships and her role as an inventor and cofounder of dual-use blockchain technology. In addition, Mrs. Kelley is a cofounder and chief development and commercialization officer within the biotechnology sector and holds multiple patents in that realm. She's an established entrepreneur and advisor to many startups that seek her experience to increase companies' valuation by forging strategic partnerships to catalyze early exits at their highest valuation. Her work with Sekur will focus on engaging strategic allies, high-profile clients, C-level executives , to enhance security through Sekur's proprietary technology, positioning it as a leader in non-Big Tech cybersecurity and privacy solutions and will play a part in Sekur's efforts to capitalize on growing demand for privacy-focused tools amid rising cyber threats. Mrs. Kelley advocates strongly for the right of every law-abiding citizen to privacy and security, aligning her efforts with Sekur's mission to deliver long-overdue data protection solutions. Jill Kelley stated: 'Every law-abiding citizen should have the right to both privacy and security , and with my experience and advocacy combined with President Trump's effort to protect our data and communications , I believe that Sekur will provide us with the security and privacy that is long overdue'. James M. Connelly James M. Connelly is the Founder and CEO of JC RES, LLC and Associates, bringing over three decades of experience as a Washington, D.C. insider in business development and International government relations. With a robust network spanning Fortune 50 and 100 companies, diplomatic circles, government affairs, foundations, associations, non-profits, and universities. Mr. Connelly has facilitated high profile projects including securing embassy and cultural center locations for over 45 foreign countries in Washington, D.C. and New York. Mr. Connelly excels in fostering client success through targeted initiatives, leveraging his direct relationships with CEOs, Venture Capitalist, Ambassadors, and Capitol Hill officials. With James, Sekur has identified government, NGO and private sector opportunities out of its Washington, D.C. offices. James and his connections, will facilitate partnerships or contracts with U.S. - based enterprises in sectors including finance, healthcare, or technology, where secure communications are critical. His diplomatic corps exposure is also connecting Sekur with foreign embassies and international organizationsbased in Washington, D.C. needing private communication solutions. His affiliations include prestigious organizations such as the National Press Club, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Urban Land Institute, and the International Red Cross Ball (Palm Beach), among others. Based in Washington D.C., Mr. Connelly remains a trusted advisor in global solutions provider with strong Congressional, Senatorial, and Diplomatic ties. Nikolas Perrault Mr. Perrault spent the first 15 years of his career working with some of Canada's largest financial institutions, including National Bank, Merrill-Lynch, CIBC and Scotia Capital. He has extensive experience in securities trading, human resources management and financial analysis. His focus throughout his career has been on small to medium cap companies worldwide. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce and obtained his Chartered Financial Analyst designation in 1997 . Since 2007, Mr. Perrault has been providing independent consulting services to clients which benefit from his experience in going-public transactions, spin-offs, capital markets, mergers and acquisitions. Over the last 30+ years, through extensive travel, he has developed a significant international network of strategic relationships. He regularly publishes several blogs, and occasionally special situation research reports. Nikolas' extensive background in finance, strategic relationships, and consulting makes him an asset for Sekur. His M&A expertise can support Sekur in identifying acquisition targets (e.g., complementary tech firms) or partnership opportunities to expand its product offerings or market reach. Nikolas has already helped Sekur in its Africa and Europe expansion through partnerships already in discussion. Alain Ghiai, CEO of Sekur stated, 'We are honored to have Jill, Jamie and Nikolas join our Strategic Advisory Board. We have already seen the fruits of this association as we have been engaged in discussions to adopt Sekur in several countries in Africa and Europe , thanks to their efforts and vast network of contacts. We are seeing real interest in our privacy communications solution considering the exponential risks of cyberattacks in the main email and messaging providers. And we intend to be very proactive to demonstrate the unique proposal of Sekur's suite of solutions.' Swiss Privacy Protection Sekur's solutions are hosted exclusively in Switzerland, ensuring user data remains secure from external data access requests. Switzerland's robust Federal Act on Data Protection, in place since 1993, upholds strict privacy standards, prohibiting unauthorized data processing and protecting against the publication of information based on leaked 'secret official discussions.' This regulatory framework provides a unique level of data privacy protection, reinforcing Sekur's commitment to safeguarding user information. About Sekur Private Data Ltd. Sekur Private Data Ltd. is a Swiss-hosted cybersecurity and privacy communications provider. offering a secure suite of tools to protect governments, businesses and individuals from unauthorized access and cyber threats. With solutions such as SekurMail, SekurMessenger, and SekurVPN, Sekur provides an accessible and reliable means of digital communication and data storage, grounded in Swiss privacy standards. Sekur sells its solutions through its website , approved distributors and telecommunications companies globally. Sekur serves governments, businesses and consumers worldwide. CONTACT Alain Ghiai President and Chief Executive Officer SEKUR PRIVATE DATA LTD. Email: [email protected] Tel: +1.305.347.5114 Follow Sekur on: X LinkedIn YouTube For sales brochure on our enterprise security solutions, or partnership opportunities, contact: [email protected]. To find out more about Sekur's privacy communications solutions visit: For more company information, please visit: Forward-Looking Information This news release contains certain forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws ('forward-looking statements'). All statements other than statements of present or historical fact are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as 'anticipate', 'achieve', 'could', 'believe', 'plan', 'intend', 'objective', 'continuous', 'ongoing', 'estimate', 'outlook', 'expect', 'project' and similar words, including negatives thereof, suggesting future outcomes or that certain events or conditions 'may' or 'will' occur. These statements are only predictions. These statements reflect management's current estimates, beliefs, intentions and expectations; they do not guarantee future performance. Sekur cautions that all forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain, and that actual performance may be affected by a number of material factors, many of which are beyond Sekur's control. Such factors include, among other things: risks and uncertainties relating to the future of the Company's business; the success of marketing and sales efforts of the Company; the projections prepared in house and projections delivered by channel partners; the Company's ability to complete the necessary software updates; increases in sales as a result of investments software development technology; consumer interest in the Products; future sales plans and strategies; reliance on large channel partners and expectations of renewals to ongoing agreements with these partners; anticipated events and trends; the economy and other future conditions; and other risks and uncertainties, including those described in Sekur's prospectus dated May 8, 2019, filed with the Canadian Securities Administrators and available on Accordingly, actual and future events, conditions and results may differ materially from the estimates, beliefs, intentions and expectations expressed or implied in the forward-looking information. Except as required under applicable securities legislation, Sekur undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking information. SOURCE: Sekur Private Data Ltd. press release
The Market Online
14-05-2025
- Business
- The Market Online
Introducing a New Age of Digital Security and Communication
Sekur Private Data Ltd, a company rewriting the rules on secure communications in a world where privacy has become a premium asset. As big tech platforms continue to mine, monitor and monetize user data, Sekur offers a clean break with fully Swiss hosted proprietary solutions that put users not algorithms back in control. We caught up with Alain Ghiai, Founder and CEO of Sekur. He's been one of the earliest and loudest voices warning about the cracks in traditional cloud models. And he is building a business around the idea that real privacy isn't just a feature, it's a foundation. Now, today we'll dig into why Sekur's no big tech, no AI, no nonsense approach is gaining serious ground, especially in the US market. LYNDSAY: Alain a lot of companies, I mean, they say that they offer privacy, but if the person isn't using the same platform, well then that's game over really. So how does Sekur protect users if the other person isn't using the same Platform? ALAIN: That's a great question. So we offer three solutions so far our VPN, Swiss hosted proprietary, our email and our Messenger. So one of the biggest issues right now is called Business Email Compromise (BEC), and what happens is when you send an email to someone whichever of the two duopoly emails they use, hackers can intercept that impersonate you or your recipient. Sometime after a few months, they're going to trigger their attack. A common thing of BEC attack would be a wiring information that has been changed, contracts, et cetera. What we do with our Sekur send, we're able to send an email to anybody outside of Sekur that doesn't have it. They receive an email, they click on a link, you can password protected, read limit or time limit or do nothing, and then immediately they, in our Swiss server, the key that we do is that we never leave the Swiss highly encrypted server environment. So we're sending signals outside and within Sekur in order for everybody to log in. It's like a meeting place so to speak. And then we communicate within it. We do the same thing with messaging. We also don't record your phone number. So if you sign up for Sekur and you do your secure messenger and you have your app, you'll notice that other apps will need your phone number, and that's how they data mine you and your contacts, we don't. So we have a vetting process that's pretty easy to follow, but extremely effective against hackers, sim swapping, things like that. We basically are able to invite anyone via text or email to click on a link immediately it opens a tunnelling portal to the server, and you and I can chat. I could be in New York, you could be in Tokyo, and the whole thing happens in Switzerland, which is kind of interesting. So we use our proprietary tech with a Helix technology to log into our servers. That way there's nothing floating over the net. And that's what makes it attractive for businesses because businesses have clients that use the typical apps that we're not going to name here, that have been compromised on a daily basis, and now they can communicate with a client without compromising themselves or the client data. LYNDSAY: That's a lot of information right there out of the gate and it's so useful as well. Now you are eyeing a massive US market where trust in big tech is, you know, it's cratering. So tell us what gives secure the edge to through in a space crowded with privacy washing players. ALAIN: So one of the thing is we were the first privacy enthusiast, the first privacy application that offers a gamut of solution. We have our own infrastructure. We don't use big tech because that way we can keep the Swiss data privacy laws. So we have a gamut of solutions. We started two, three years ago to really push this. We spend a lot of money into R&D and marketing, and now we have a name for ourselves. It is Swiss. I mean Swiss is synonymous with privacy and we have our features. So we're able to make a dent like that. And we have key partnerships that we have signed on and others that we are bringing on board at very high level of corporate and government in the US. LYNDSAY: So let's actually lean into that Swiss advantage just a little bit more. So why does the Swiss hosted matter so much right now? And basically how much of a moat does this create secure against US-based competitors? ALAIN: Well, first of all, if you are based in Switzerland, and if you use a US cloud solution such as AWS, Microsoft or Google, you are still subject to what they call the Cloud act. That means that as long as you use a US infra, you're subject to that law under subpoenas, even if you're in Switzerland or you could be in Canada or in Germany and have your own data privacy laws and residency laws. We use our own infrastructure that's housed only in Switzerland because we don't touch the cloud system. The US one, we're able to comply a hundred percent with the FADP, the Swiss law. That's already something that most companies won't do because today, LYNDSAY, most investors are investing in data mining and big data. Nobody's interested to get a customer for 20, 50 bucks a month when you can make a few thousand dollars a year per user on their data. So if I'm a young entrepreneur and I go to you for millions of dollars to build my app and my system, the first thing you're going to do is say, we're going to hook up on AWS, we're going to try to monitor that data, data mine, and do a big data system. LYNDSAY: Big Tech is basically the landlord for half the so-called secure apps out there, like you've mentioned. So how big of a differentiator is it that Sekur owns an entire infrastructure? Like for example, the Signal scandal. Let's talk about that a little bit. ALAIN: Well, we have four things that are distinctive from others. First, we're hosted in Switzerland only. We don't use open source coding. That's a thing that most companies use, 95% of them. That's where most of the hacks happen as well. We have our own equipment, our own proprietary machine. And we also don't put AI into the communication tool. That's a huge thing because today, I mean, AI is everywhere. You can't go on a conference call without this little AI thing next to you. You can't send an email on one of these famous two services that I can't name that doesn't have AI in it. So AI is basically a data siphon system. So what happened at Signal is this, it's either it was intentional, somebody went in there or it was inadvertent, somebody was added. We're not here to make a judgment. What we are here to say is that with our a secure messenger, we would've eliminated both scenarios. The very fact that you don't even have a phone number and you communicate outside of the typical telecom system renders you invisible. This is our mission, is to render people invisible and protect themselves from hackers and other intrusions. And that's why we're launching our enterprise and premium VIP solution that will go to diplomats, it'll go to C-level executive, high net worth, government officials, and others because they have physical security, but they still communicate on these apps or that email that's compromised on a daily basis. LYNDSAY: You mentioned, everyone is slapping AI power onto every product nowadays. I feel like, you know, when we go in a store, there's AI, when we go online, everything has AI nowadays and you're going the opposite way. No AI, no data mining. So why is secure betting against the AI rush so much? I mean, how does that resonate with the customer base? ALAIN: Well, our customers love it because we have always gone against the trend in terms of intrusion. So this is the next thing is not to put AI in our communication tools. If you need to look and research something and AI helps you, let's say for customer service, I think that's fantastic. But AI shouldn't be into your system of communication because you don't know where that data goes. Well, we know it goes to Google, Microsoft or Amazon, and at the end of the day, AI is anti privacy. There was an article not long ago two and a half billion Gmails were hacked with AI. And somebody is asking me, well, how come your system is better? Because we're off grid. We have never been part of the system, we have never used open source coding and we have never hosted on the main platforms. So if you're a completely off grid and invisible AI doesn't want to bother with you, they're going to go with the systems that are easy. So every Google search, every email, every Microsoft this, every browser. So we're actually, if I may extend our vision here a little bit. We're in the middle of a fundraising as well, and one of the thing that we're going to complete is our voice and video encryption where it would be about, I think by the end of the year where you can call someone without dialing their number, you'll be able to go on a video conferencing tool without having AI siphoning the data. And in 2026, our goal is to build our privacy browser, which will also protect you from clicking on these malware and fake links because AI is going to sophisticated itself even more. So that's kind of the next step where we can complete the communication circle and protect everyone from browsing the wrong thing and other things as we just discussed. LYNDSAY: I was going to ask you too what should investors be looking out for in the coming quarters? Is there anything else you'd like to mention? ALAIN: Yeah, so we're basically going to launch our enterprise solution this quarter by the end of June. We're also planning some international partnerships as well. Once we close our funding, we are planning to develop that voice and video encryption, more premium solutions. So we're launching our regular SMB marketing or we're going to go to that premium market where there's literally zero competition. And I mean, even somebody, a regular small business doesn't want to be hacked. So if you're going to offer them something for $20 a month they'll take it if they can help against BEC attack. But the premium solutions are where the big opportunities are because you have C-level executives, targeted people, VIP, the jet setting crowd or government officials. They're the most targeted people and they all use, as we have seen with the Signal issue, they all use these solutions. We imagine that they have very sophisticated tools, but they don't. So we are here to offer that. And those ranges will be about a thousand to $1,500 a year per, per license, which is very cheap when you think about it for a board member and executive. So in the next 12 to 18 month, we're developing the solution. We are also targeting profitability, which is great as a public company. So, you know, watch us and follow our journey. LYNDSAY: Again, that was Alain Ghiai, CEO of Sekur. Now you can learn more about them on their website at and you can find them on the CSE under the ticker symbol SKUR. Join the discussion: Find out what everybody's saying about this stock on the Sekur Private Data investor discussion forum, and check out the rest of Stockhouse's stock forums and message boards. The material provided in this article is for information only and should not be treated as investment advice. For full disclaimer information, please click here
