DarkMatter launches KATIM, the world's most secure communications suite at Mobile World Congress

• The firm will accept pre-orders for its multi-layered secure communications suite – KATIM
• KATIM offers a fully integrated, end-to-end hardened system incorporating advanced security features

Dubai, UAE, February 28, 2017:  DarkMatter, the international cyber security firm, has launched KATIM, the world’s most secure communications suite. Unveiled in Barcelona, Spain on the first day of Mobile World Congress, KATIM is designed to offer the highest level of protection against mobile attacks for users who have the most demanding security needs. 

Designed by DarkMatter’s elite team of secure communications experts, KATIM provides a comprehensive, integrated and non-compromised solution to meet the needs of nations and enterprises requiring protection of critical data and communications. 

The four elements to KATIM’s security are the KATIM Phone, KATIM OS, KATIM Secure communications application suite and KATIM Cyber Command Centre. Together, these form a unique and ultra-secure system that is the most secure communications suite available today. 

Commenting on KATIM, Faisal Al Bannai, Founder and CEO of DarkMatter said, “Cyber attacks have become a new frontier of warfare and espionage, and mobile security threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated, with serious repercussions for enterprise and governments. While smartphones have become a vital tool for business users and high-level officials, they also offer a vast attack surface for cyber criminals to gain access and compromise the sensitive information stored and consumed via these types of devices. According to Luminet, 75% of mobile apps would fail a basic security test, since the majority of smartphone apps do not have basic security protocols in place.”

Faisal Al Bannai continued, “Many secure phones available today cater to the needs of larger market segments, which can compromise security. KATIM addresses the portion of the population for which security of is paramount.”  

KATIM uses a hardened Android 7.x (Nougat) operating system to safeguard against vulnerabilities, and features end-to-end data encryption and secure storage for keys. Multilevel tamper protection also provides high assurance against physical threats, and frequent security patches protect against evolving vulnerabilities. 

The KATIM Phone will begin shipping to qualified customers from the fourth quarter of 2017.

As the world’s largest gathering for the mobile communications community, Mobile World Congress has attracted over 100,000 delegates from more than 200 countries and territories. Mobile World Congress presents an ideal platform for DarkMatter to showcase its Secure Communications offer, while also featuring its recent developments in Big Data & Analytics, along with its proprietary Cyber Security Resilience Platform, Public Key Infrastructure offerings, and advances in Crypto.