Advanced Programs, Inc.

Advanced Programs, Inc.

Columbia, Maryland, United States

Rugged Computing & ElectronicsCommunications & SATCOMC4ISRDual-use
Founded 1969System Integrator, Contract Manufacturer
Profile last updated: May 1, 2026

About

Founded in 1969, Advanced Programs, Inc. is a defense system integrator based in Columbia, United States working in rugged computing & electronics, communications & satcom, c4isr.

Advanced Programs, Inc. (API) is a Maryland-based engineering and manufacturing company founded in 1969. It develops, manufactures and supports TEMPEST and TSG certified secure computing, networking, display, printing, peripheral and voice and video conferencing products for government and industry. API modifies commercial products from manufacturers such as Cisco, Dell, HP and NEC to meet emanation security requirements, and also offers TEMPEST test services, EMI/EMC testing, RF engineering and system design, and secure manufacturing and assembly. Its customers include U.S. government agencies, NATO and allies, and program management offices responsible for secure field site operations. The company operates facilities in Columbia, Maryland and Salem, New Hampshire, and has a UK office serving Europe and NATO. API states it is ISO 9001:2015 certified.

Location

Columbia, United States

Founded

1969

Focus areas

TEMPESTTSGCNSSI 5001Emanations securitySecure communicationsTest servicesCyber assurance

Languages

EN

Products & capabilities

Defense domains

Rugged Computing & ElectronicsCommunications & SATCOMC4ISR

Supply-chain role

System IntegratorContract Manufacturer

What they offer

HardwareManufacturing ServicesEngineering ServicesMaintenance & Repair

Markets

Also sells to civilian markets

Products

NL1-C9300-24S

Network switch

TEMPEST-certified switch based on the Cisco Catalyst 9300-24S, with StackWise support.

NL1-C9500-16X

Network switch

TEMPEST-certified enterprise core and aggregation switch based on the Cisco Catalyst C9500-16X, with 16 SFP ports.

NL1-C8200

Network router

TEMPEST Level 1 edge router based on the Cisco Catalyst 8200 Series.

ML1-E244FL

Display monitor

TEMPEST-certified 24-inch display monitor based on the NEC MultiSync E244FL.

ML1-DDE244FL

Display monitor

TEMPEST-certified 24-inch display monitor based on the Sharp MultiSync DD-E244FL.

ML1-V654Q

Display monitor

TEMPEST Level I certified 65-inch display monitor based on the NEC V654Q.

ML1-P43BDL

Display monitor

43-inch 4K UHD display monitor based on the Philips D-Line Professional panel.

WL1-XE4

Workstation

Business class workstation based on the Dell OptiPlex XE4 small form factor.

DWT-109G3

Workstation

Third-generation ultra small form factor workstation with 12th generation Intel i7 processor.

HL1-T655

Thin client

All-in-one thin client based on the HP Elite t655 with NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-92 Level 1 certification.

PL1-M5800

Multifunction printer

TEMPEST Level I color multifunction printer based on the HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M5800 with smart card reader.

PL1-420XDN

Printer

TEMPEST Level I color laser printer based on the HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn/4202dn.

PL1-M454DN

Printer

TEMPEST Level I color laser printer based on the HP Color LaserJet Pro M454dn.

VL1-ROOMBAR

Video conferencing system

TEMPEST video collaboration solution based on the Webex by Cisco Room Bar, integrating with API TEMPEST displays.

AL1-TSGIO Kit

Secure peripherals kit

TSG-certified kit with USB positive disconnect switch, webcam and headset for secure video conferencing.

EL1-8832

IP conference phone

TEMPEST and TSG certified Cisco 8832 IP conference phone for secure audio conferencing.

EL1-8841

IP phone

TEMPEST and TSG certified Cisco 8841 IP phone for classified and unclassified VoIP systems.

EL1-8865

IP video phone

TEMPEST and TSG certified Cisco 8865 IP video phone with 720p HD video.

Standards, platforms & customers

Defense standards

NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-92 Level INSTISSAM TEMPEST/2-92 Level INATO SDIP-27/ACNSSI 5001 (TSG)

Named customers

U.S. GovernmentNATO

Credentials & affiliations

Certifications

ISO 9001:2015

Industry memberships

Global Special Operations Forces Foundation

People

Management & team (5)

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