Who We Are

Founded in 2007 in West Hollywood, California, SecureData was built on a simple belief: every organization and individual should have access to a trusted, single-source data security partner capable of protecting and managing data anywhere in the world.

Today, SecureData serves thousands of customers globally as a leading provider of digital forensics, file repair software, hardware-encrypted drives, and data recovery services. We help organizations address complex data compliance requirements, strengthen security, and recover quickly from digital disruptions.

Certified Security and Compliance

Security, compliance, and transparency are foundational to our products and services. We maintain rigorous industry-standard controls and validation processes, supported by a broad range of independent certifications and attestations, including:

  • SSAE 18 SOC 2 Type II and SOC 3 audited processes
  • Class 10 ISO 4 certified cleanroom
  • GSA contract holder
  • FIPS 140-2 Level 3 validated products
  • EU–US Privacy Shield certification
  • TRUSTe verified
  • BBB A+ accreditation
  • ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management system

Management Team

Our management team brings together extensive expertise in technology, innovation, operations, and strategic leadership, providing the direction and oversight that shape our company’s vision, performance, and long-term growth. Each member contributes a strong track record of industry experience and a forward-looking perspective, enabling the organization to anticipate market needs, foster innovation, and deliver meaningful outcomes for our customers.

Sergey Gulyayev
CEO
Vitaliy Kardashev
COO
Kirill Rymko
Director of Engineering
Marin Katic
Director of IT
Kristina Pelekhov
Director of Finance
Dmitriy Zardynov
Director of Sales & Operations
Svetlana Byrnes
Director of HR
Jake Reznik
Lab Operations Manager
Kyle Crawford
Customer Service Manager

Our History

2007
Secure Data Recovery established
2008
First data recovery services lab established in Los Angeles, CA
2009
Data recovery lab cleanroom design has achieved Class 10 ISO-4 certification
2010
Enrolled in ACRBO & ISSA Membership Program
2011
BBB A+ certification across all service locations
2012
Certified under the EU-US Privacy Shield, TRUSTe Verified, and successfully passed SSAE SAS70 Audit
2013
Ranked as the #1 data recovery service by TopTenReviews. Launch of SecureData Brand: enhanced security products
2014
Secured GSA Schedule Award. Launched innovative SecureBackup® service and software
2015
Lab engineers have obtained certification as Mac Certified Technicians.
2016
Over 40 SecureRecovery® File Repair & Data Recovery Software Titles Released.
2017
Service portfolio enhanced to feture Digital Forensics Investigations
2018
Security products successfully achieve FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Validation from NIST
2019
Red Dot Award for SecureDrive® and SecureUSB® product lines
2020
30,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art cleanroom facility in Cleveland, OH, compliant with SSAE 18 SOC 1, 2, and 3 audits and certified to ISO-4 class 10 standards.
2021
Launch of a new version of SecureCard®: Advanced RFID/NFC Wallet Protector
2022
Expanded Service Portfolio to Incorporate Ransomware Data Recovery Solutions
2023
Certification Obtained as an Apple Authorized Service Provider
2024
Secure Data Recovery Services Launches Operations in the UK
2025
Certified to ISO 9001:2015, ensuring consistent service delivery, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction across all of our data recovery services

Our Solutions

We take pride in the reputation our company has built, reflecting our commitment to exceptional customer service and innovative, industry-leading solutions. Our portfolio combines advanced technologies with specialized expertise to help organizations address complex data security challenges with confidence. Our current offerings include:

SecureDrive®

SecureData’s award-winning external encrypted drives offer unmatched protection for your most sensitive data while it’s in use, in offline encrypted backups, or on the move. Our managed and unmanaged solutions safeguard regulated or confidential information from unauthorized access. Our Innovative security features keep you in control of when, where, and by whom your data is accessed.

SecureUSB®

SecureData’s award-winning encrypted usb drives give you easy portability and unmatched data security for your most sensitive information. Our managed and unmanaged options give you comprehensive protection, easy portability, and confidence that your most important data is secure at rest or on the go.

Secure Data Recovery Services

As a trusted leader in data recovery services, we help organizations and individuals recover files from hard drives, SSDs, RAID arrays, and other storage devices. Our certified engineers use advanced tools and proven techniques to address data loss across virtually any device, failure type, or file system. Backed by our No Data, No Recovery Fee guarantee, we offer 24/7 support through in-lab, on-site, and remote service options tailored to your needs.

Secure Forensics

We deliver expert digital forensics services to law firms, corporations, and individuals worldwide. Our team specializes in the collection, preservation, and analysis of electronic evidence for both civil and criminal matters. We also provide proactive forensic consulting and guidance to help clients navigate the legal and technical complexities of electronically stored information.

SecureBackup®

SecureData designs customized backup solutions aligned to the unique requirements of each organization. Our solutions enable frequent, automated backups and leverage advanced encryption protocols to protect data at rest and in transit. This approach helps safeguard sensitive information from cyber threats while minimizing the risk of permanent data loss caused by human error.

SecureRecovery®

SecureRecovery® for Windows and Mac is a user-friendly data recovery software designed to help recover lost, deleted, reformatted, corrupted, or inaccessible files. The software performs a thorough scan of the selected drive, identifies recoverable data, and presents results in a clear, organized list. Users can then select the files they want to restore, and the software reconstructs and saves a new copy to a designated folder for easy access.

Secure Software

Through our work on complex data loss cases, SecureData’s engineering team identified a critical need for specialized tools to address file corruption caused by file system damage and software-related failures. Drawing on this expertise and direct customer demand, we developed a comprehensive portfolio of file repair software. These products are designed to help clients restore access to compromised files created in widely used office productivity and database applications, further extending our commitment to innovative, effective data recovery solutions.

SecureShredder®

SecureShredder® is a data destruction solution designed to ensure deleted files cannot be recovered through conventional or advanced recovery methods. Using multiple shredding levels, it permanently erases sensitive personal, financial, and business information to help strengthen data protection and privacy. SecureShredder® provides organizations and individuals with a reliable way to securely dispose of digital data with confidence.

SecureCard®

SecureCard® is an RFID/NFC blocking card designed to help protect contactless payment cards from unauthorized scanning and crowd hacking. Independently tested and certified, it shields cards within a 10mm range while fitting easily into a wallet or money clip. With no batteries or charging required, SecureCard® delivers simple, everyday protection and a lifespan of 3–6 years.