Qanapi and ATX Defense Partner to Bring Client-Side Encryption to Google Workspace for CMMC Space Users

Collaboration helps defense industrial base customers secure regulated data in Google Workspace

WASHINGTON, April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Qanapi, a global data security and encryption key management provider, today announced a strategic partnership with ATX Defense, a cybersecurity company serving the defense industrial base. Through this partnership, ATX Defense will integrate Qanapi's Key Management Service (KMS) into its flagship CMMC Space product—enabling users to securely and compliantly collaborate in Google Workspace with client-side encryption (CSE).

Qanapi's simple, cost-effective integration allows organizations to maintain exclusive control over encryption keys, ensuring sensitive data in Google Docs, Sheets, Slides and other Workspace products, remains fully protected—even from the platform provider. The solution meets key requirements for handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) under CMMC 2.0, empowering organizations to stay compliant while maintaining workflow efficiency.

"Our mission at ATX Defense is to make robust cybersecurity and CMMC compliance practical and accessible for every company supporting our nation's defense," said Zach Walker, Co-Founder of ATX Defense. "Integrating Qanapi's powerful client-side encryption into CMMC Space is a critical step forward. It allows our clients to securely handle CUI within the familiar Google Workspace environment, giving them exclusive control over their encryption keys without sacrificing the collaborative tools they depend on daily."

"Provisioning key management services has traditionally been a major hurdle for client-side solutions—especially for SMEs," said Trent Telford, CEO & Founder of Qanapi. "Our KMS, which can be deployed within minutes with no engineering required, is a game changer for Google Workspace administrators. ATX Defense has entrusted us to deliver scalable, easily implemented solutions that uplift their customers' security posture without added complexity or overhead."

By combining Qanapi's modern encryption capabilities with ATX Defense's secure collaboration environment, the partnership delivers a powerful solution that meets the compliance needs of organizations across the defense supply chain.

About Qanapi
Qanapi is revolutionizing data security, compliance, and governance with its FIPS-validated, FedRAMP High (Ready) API service, providing state-of-the-art encryption and protection at the data level. Qanapi's API seamlessly integrates into any software, device, or network; enabling organizations to achieve the highest level of data protection and compliance, regardless of their environment. Qanapi's purpose-built Key Management Service for Google Workspace Client-Side Encryption gives organizations full control over their data and cryptographic keys, supporting compliance with CMMC, ITAR, FedRAMP, and other federal frameworks. Discover more at qanapi.com

About ATX Defense
ATX Defense is a startup based in Austin, Texas, founded by U.S. Army combat veterans and national security experts. Since its launch in 2019, the company has expanded its portfolio to include a market-changing CMMC Space managed service. CMMC Space is a CMMC-certified, automated Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solution designed for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to easily achieve 100% CMMC Level 2 compliance.

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