archTIS Ltd (ASX:AR9, OTCQB:ARHLF) has released Version 9 (V9) of NC Protect, its data-centric security platform for Microsoft environments, positioning the software for defence, government and other regulated customers.
Key points
- DoD-readiness: V9 is architected to operate in hardened environments and at large scale, positioning it as the underlying platform for a potential US Department of Defense enterprise licensing award.
- Pipeline growth: The company reports increased demand from defence, government and regulated commercial sectors for its Microsoft-centric security model.
- Microsoft alignment: Deeper integrations are aimed at speeding co-sell motions with Microsoft and reducing deployment complexity for Microsoft 365 customers.
- Spirion tie-in: Selected V9 capabilities will be incorporated into the newly acquired Spirion product suite to deliver a unified approach to sensitive-data discovery, access control and protection.
- Scale & usability: A re-architected platform, visual policy builder and streamlined deployment options are designed to lower adoption barriers and support multi-tenant and enterprise-wide rollouts.
“With Version 9, we continue to deliver on our mission to provide next-level security for customers in highly regulated industries and defence contractors who depend on Microsoft 365 to manage and collaborate on their most sensitive information. As we scale into the US market, NC Protect V9 has been purpose-built to support the stringent security, performance and deployment requirements of US Department of Defense environments, where we are positioned as the underlying platform for an anticipated enterprise-wide award,” archTIS CEO Daniel Lai said.
“This release also reflects our deepening strategic partnership with Microsoft. Our enhancements align with Microsoft’s security ecosystem roadmaps and enable customers to maximise their return on existing Microsoft investments. By combining advanced data-centric controls with tight integration into Purview, Entra ID, and Defender, we’re positioning NC Protect as the trusted security layer for high-value and mission-critical collaboration across defence, government, and regulated industries.”
The launch follows archTIS’s A$7.5 million capital raise on July 8, 2025 and reflects continued investment in advanced technology, integrations and customer-driven development. Funds from the placement are being used to expand US operations, deepen strategic partnerships and accelerate product development.
NC Protect V9 — product overview
NC Protect V9 advances archTIS’ data protection platform with tighter Microsoft ecosystem integration, streamlined administration and stronger controls for high-assurance environments. The release enforces fine-grained, attribute-based access control (ABAC) and file-level protection — automatically applying encryption, dynamic watermarks, data masking and secure read-only access based on user identity, data classification and context. Deeper connectivity with Microsoft Purview, Entra ID and Defender for Cloud Apps helps government, defence and defence contractors maximise existing Microsoft investments while maintaining military-grade protection for sensitive data — inside and beyond the enterprise boundary.
What’s new in NC Protect for Microsoft 365 V9
Policy Builder
- A new visual Boolean logic tree makes it easier to author ABAC and document protection policies and identify potential policy conflicts before deployment.
Simplified Attribute Mapping
- An updated interface and tighter links to Microsoft security tools let administrators quickly select and map attributes from Microsoft Purview Information Protection, Entra ID and SharePoint for use in dynamic ABAC policies.
Performance and Scalability
- A re-architected backend improves throughput and responsiveness in large, complex tenants and better supports high-security environments.
Spirion Integration
- V9 consumes Spirion classifications and dynamic playbooks to automate sensitive-data discovery and apply real-time protection policies across Microsoft 365.
Deployment Options
- A guided installation wizard simplifies setup. For customers with elevated security requirements, NC Protect can now be deployed within a private Azure Virtual Network (VNet) for a hardened footprint.
Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps Integration
- New session-level controls monitor user behaviour and can trigger automatic session termination, alerts or account restrictions based on policy.
NC Protect for Microsoft 365 V9 is available now.