WASHINGTON, D.C. — July 27, 2026 — Global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) today announced that it has acquired Secturion Systems (“Secturion”), a leading provider of high-speed, NSA certified hardware encryption solutions that protect sensitive and classified information. The transaction marks the first investment by Carlyle’s dedicated middle-market Aerospace, Defense & Government and Industrials platform.
Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Centerville, Utah, Secturion develops high-assurance hardware encryption products that safeguard sensitive mission data across airborne, maritime, and ground systems. The company’s technology products enable customers to securely store, process, and transmit rapidly growing volumes of classified information at industry-leading speeds, while meeting the stringent security requirements of modern national security missions.
The acquisition builds on Carlyle’s nearly 40 years of investing across the aerospace, defense and government sectors. Carlyle continues to partner with innovative businesses and talented leadership teams to advance national security, defense modernization, and industrial resilience.
Sean Berg, a technology industry leader with more than 25 years of experience, spanning both the military and private sectors, will join Secturion as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Berg previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Everfox (formerly Forcepoint Federal), where he successfully built it into a leader in the cross-domain security market and delivered new capabilities and products that supported government organizations’ high-assurance cybersecurity requirements. Mr. Berg will lead Secturion alongside Josh Falslev, who will continue as its Chief Operating Officer, and Derek Owens, who will continue as its Chief Technology Officer.
“Secturion has developed industry-leading hardware encryption capabilities that protect some of the nation’s most sensitive information,” said Ian Fujiyama, Chairman of Carlyle’s middle-market Aerospace, Defense & Government and Industrials platform and Head of Aerospace, Defense & Government at Carlyle. “Secturion is a compelling fit as the first investment for the middle-market platform, bringing alignment with long-term industry tailwinds, mission-critical products, and a deeply technical team.”
“We are pleased to partner with Sean Berg and the entire Secturion team,” said Dayne Baird, Partner on Carlyle’s Aerospace, Defense & Government team. “Secturion has built a remarkable business based on its exceptional engineering talent, innovation, and commitment to its customers. We look forward to investing in Secturion to accelerate its growth and mission impact, leveraging Carlyle’s resources, relationships, and experience advancing government technology platforms to help build a unique industry leader in the defense hardware encryption market.”
“Carlyle shares our long-standing commitment to technical excellence, mission execution, and the people who make it possible. Carlyle’s deep understanding of the national security market and experience supporting mission-driven technology businesses makes the firm a natural partner to help us execute on our long-term vision,” said Josh Falslev, Chief Operating Officer of Secturion. “Innovation has always been at the core of what we do. With Carlyle’s support, we will be able to accelerate the development of next-generation encryption technologies that help our customers stay ahead of their evolving security challenges,” added Derek Owens, Chief Technology Officer of Secturion.
Sean Berg added, “I am thrilled to join Secturion at such a critical moment for national security. As quantum computing advances and AI-enabled threats grow more sophisticated, the need for hardware-based, high-assurance encryption has never been greater, and Secturion is uniquely positioned to address those needs. The team at Secturion has built best-in-class products that are truly differentiated in the market and provide interoperability and processing speeds that enable missions that would otherwise not be feasible. I look forward to partnering with Josh, Derek, and the broader Secturion team to build on that foundation and continue serving the customers who depend on us.”
D.A. Davidson & Co. acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Secturion in connection with the transaction. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati acted as legal advisor to Secturion. Latham & Watkins LLP acted as legal advisor to Carlyle.
About Secturion
Secturion develops hardware-based cybersecurity and data protection technologies for defense and intelligence applications. The company’s portfolio includes NSA certified hardware encryption products designed to help protect classified data across mission-critical airborne, maritime, ground, and intelligence platforms. For more information, please visit www.secturion.com
About Carlyle
Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with deep industry expertise that deploys private capital across three business segments: Global Private Equity, Global Credit, and Carlyle AlpInvest. With $475 billion of assets under management as of March 31, 2026, Carlyle’s purpose is to connect people, ideas, and capital to fuel growth for companies and performance for investors. Carlyle employs more than 2,500 people in 28 offices across four continents. Further information is available at www.carlyle.com. Follow Carlyle on X @OneCarlyle and LinkedIn at The Carlyle Group.
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