About Us
Cy4Data Labs was founded on a simple idea: security should protect what adversaries actually target. By shifting the focus from protecting systems to protecting data itself, Cy4 ensures that even when attackers get inside, the information they reach remains untouchable.
Born in Government. Built for the Hardest Problems.
Founded as a U.S. government contractor, solving data protection challenges where failure is not an option.
Backed to Scale.
Well-funded to expand from national security into enterprise, healthcare, and critical infrastructure.
World-Class Multidisciplinary Team
A world-class group of cryptographers, security architects, and distributed systems engineers pushing the limits of data protection.
Proven. Deployed. Trusted.
Already securing one of the world's five largest insurance companies, the largest U.S. cybersecurity law firm, and professional sports teams across the US and Canada.
Founding Team
Todd Carper
CTO | Co-Founder
Todd Carper
CTO | Co-Founder
SuperpowerForges the unbreakable
Architect25+ yrs building encryption systems
Enterprise, telecom & financial platforms
Enterprise, telecom & financial platforms
FounderCrypTEC Systems (MDV-backed)
Smart card OS for global payments & telecom
Smart card OS for global payments & telecom
PatentsEncryption & security patents
Cited by Microsoft, Visa, Oracle, SanDisk
Cited by Microsoft, Visa, Oracle, SanDisk
Drafted from CrypTEC Systems
Lance Smith
CEO | Co-Founder
Lance Smith
CEO | Co-Founder
SuperpowerBlack Swan Creator
ExecutiveLed strategy & growth across computing, networking, storage, SDS
Fusion-ioPresident & COO → startup to IPO
SVP & GM at SanDisk post-acquisition
SVP & GM at SanDisk post-acquisition
PatentsMicroprocessors, networking, flash storage
BSEE, Santa Clara University
BSEE, Santa Clara University
Drafted from Fusion-io / SanDisk
Rick White
CMO | Co-Founder
Rick White
CMO | Co-Founder
SuperpowerMindbender
Serial FounderBuilt Phobos → acquired by SonicWall (Dell) for $319M
Fusion-ioCo-Founder & CMO → 2011 IPO
$3B+ valuation
$3B+ valuation
AwardsE&Y Entrepreneur of the Year, Morgan Stanley Master Entrepreneur
Drafted from Serial Tech Founding
Leadership
Steve Ellis
Field CTO
Steve Ellis
Field CTO
SuperpowerArchitects the impossible
Serial FounderCybersecurity, IoT & software companies worth millions
JADC2-compliant devices in US Critical Infrastructure
JADC2-compliant devices in US Critical Infrastructure
PolicyUtah Senate Advisor — cybersecurity, energy & AI
1 of 9 on Utah's nuclear approval board (sole private-sector seat)
1 of 9 on Utah's nuclear approval board (sole private-sector seat)
CreatorMemento (enterprise AI orchestrator)
Liminal ID (zero-trust auth)
Liminal ID (zero-trust auth)
Drafted from Serial Cybersecurity Founding
Trevor Jenson
VP, Sales
Trevor Jenson
VP, Sales
SuperpowerCISO whisperer
QualtricsEarly team → scaled healthcare vertical to 9 figures in 3 yrs
$15B valuation
$15B valuation
DomoGrew to $200M revenue
Created new categories, expanded internationally
Created new categories, expanded internationally
AwardsNorth America Leader of the Year
Utah Business Person of the Year (Sen. Hatch)
Utah Business Person of the Year (Sen. Hatch)
Drafted from Qualtrics / Domo
Bob Bunnett
VP, Public Sector
Bob Bunnett
VP, Public Sector
SuperpowerOpens classified doors
Win Rate$200B of $230B bid → 30 yrs of public-sector franchise upsets
NSAFormer Type 1 System Program Manager
Commercial COMSEC Endorsement Program
Commercial COMSEC Endorsement Program
ExecutiveCEO, COO, SVP across 3 top BD firms
NASDAQ cybersecurity board member
NASDAQ cybersecurity board member
Drafted from NSA / Public Sector BD
Brian Swingle
VP, Engineering
Brian Swingle
VP, Engineering
SuperpowerBulletproof Bricklayer
RightAnswersFounding team → acquired by Upland Software
Mars WrigleyLed $50M+ digital transformation
$22B → $55B annual revenue
$22B → $55B annual revenue
ArisGlobalHead of North America
FDA & Health Canada pharma systems
FDA & Health Canada pharma systems
Drafted from Mars Wrigley / ArisGlobal
Barron Wesenberg
VP, Customer Support
Barron Wesenberg
VP, Customer Support
SuperpowerThe Oracle
ExecutionCross-functional teams: engineering, PM & client delivery
ImpactAligns technical execution with business goals across complex environments
ScaleScales CX ops partnering across product, engineering & leadership
Drafted from Customer Success Leadership
Sam Duke
VP, Corporate Marketing
Sam Duke
VP, Corporate Marketing
SuperpowerGoes to 11
PipelineHundreds of millions generated through campaigns, events & partnerships
GTMBuilt & scaled engine driving enterprise revenue
Hundreds of thousands of qualified leads
Hundreds of thousands of qualified leads
Fusion-ioKey contributor to the $1.2B exit
Drafted from Enterprise Marketing
Board of Advisors
Gorjan Alagic
Advisor
Gorjan Alagic
Advisor
SuperpowerPost-quantum pioneer
NIST1 of 10 on the Post-Quantum Crypto Project
Published FIPS 203, 204, 205 algorithms
Published FIPS 203, 204, 205 algorithms
Cy4SecureValidated ALE & CSA protocol
Publishing "Unbreakable Encryption"
Publishing "Unbreakable Encryption"
ResearchScientist at QuICS & UMIACS
Advanced Secured Transport Layer
Advanced Secured Transport Layer
Drafted from NIST / QuICS
BG (Ret.) Paul Craft
Advisor
BG (Ret.) Paul Craft
Advisor
SuperpowerNation-state cyber defense
Army CyberLongest-serving Chief of Cyber
Deputy CG, JFHQ-Cyber & ARCYBER
Deputy CG, JFHQ-Cyber & ARCYBER
DoDCyber ops: CENTCOM, AFRICOM, NORTHCOM
Army CIO/G-6, DISA, $9B IT system
Army CIO/G-6, DISA, $9B IT system
HonorsSilver Mercury, Gold Thor, Saint Barbara
30+ yrs defending the nation
30+ yrs defending the nation
Drafted from U.S. Army Cyber Command
The Question Now Is Yours
Whether you're ready to protect your data or ready to build the future of encryption, we'd love to hear from you.