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PRIVUS

Zug, Switzerland

Communications & SATCOMElectronic WarfareDual-use
Software Developer
Profile last updated: August 20, 2026

About

PRIVUS is a defense software developer based in Zug, Switzerland working in communications & satcom, electronic warfare.

PRIVUS is a Swiss company, a subsidiary of Bit Armor AG, that develops secure communication products. Its SecurLine app provides post-quantum end-to-end encrypted voice, video and messaging, with on-device encryption and an emergency wipe function. Its SpyCatcher hardware detects IMSI catchers (fake cell towers) in real time and can also operate as a secure 4G hotspot. The company offers custom pricing and deployment options, including on-premise solutions, for government and defense organisations, and states it was founded by former NATO intelligence personnel. PRIVUS states it is privately funded, stores data in Switzerland and Germany, and answers to Swiss law.

Location

Zug, Switzerland

Company type

Subsidiary

Focus areas

end-to-end encryptionpost-quantum cryptographyIMSI catcher detectioncounter-surveillancesecure communicationson-premise deploymentSwiss privacy

Languages

EN

Products & capabilities

Defense domains

Communications & SATCOMElectronic Warfare

Supply-chain role

Software Developer

What they offer

HardwareSoftware

Markets

Also sells to civilian markets

Products

SecurLine

Secure communications software

Military-grade end-to-end encrypted platform for voice, video, messaging and file sharing, using post-quantum cryptography. Offers a government edition with on-premise deployment options.

SpyCatcher

Counter-surveillance device

Hardware device that detects IMSI catchers in real time, with visual and audio alerts, and doubles as a secure 4G mobile hotspot. Can send encrypted alerts via SecurLine.

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