The file-level security platform
Governate is a next-generation IRM platform that embeds security, policy, and control directly into files — so they're always protected, wherever they go.
Compatible With
Security that travels with your files
Governate-secured files stay protected — even when shared via cloud drives, email, messaging apps, or external storage.
Don’t trust the network. Trust the file
Your security policies don’t stop at the network — they travel with the file itself. Control who can open it, when, for how long, and what they can do: view, print, copy, or nothing at all.
.docx
.xlsx
.mp4
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.json
.key
.doc
.ppt
.key
.txt
.docx
.xlsx
.mp4
Stop data leaks from day zero
From screen watermarking to disabling copy/paste, Governate lets you set precise file permissions. Define how long a file is viewable, how many times it can be opened, by who, and revoke access instantly — even after it's shared.
Seamless security
Powerful for the organization. Invisible to the user. Governate’s “Stealth Mode” silently secures files in the background — ideal for everyday workflows and office environments where insider risk is real, but friction must be zero.
Post-Quantum encryption
Governate applies NIST-approved post-quantum encryption to every file by default — delivering durable, long-term protection against future quantum threats.
Apple Native
Window beta
Security that just works
Policy enforcement happens quietly in the background — no pop-ups, minimal user training, and no disruption to how your team already works.
Features and functions
Governate is a next-generation IRM platform that embeds security, policy, and control directly into files — so they're always protected, wherever they go.
We deal with highly sensitive disclosures that can’t be forwarded, downloaded, or accessed indefinitely. Governate gives us control, even after sharing.
Partner
Corporate Law
Board decks, pay slips, investor reports — we had no idea where they ended up once shared. Governate gives us visibility and control without locking us into one platform.
Finance Lead
SaaS company
My clients struggle with GDPR-sensitive files getting passed around on Google Drive. Governate gives us a layer of protection that actually follows the file — not just the network.
Advisor
EU-based compliance
We’ve lost deals because design mockups leaked early. Governate protects our creative work without getting in the way of our workflow.
Creative Lead
Boutique studio
We tried enterprise DLP — too bloated. Governate’s protection rules are simple to set up and just work. No more hoping people don’t forward things they shouldn’t.
CTO
Remote-first tech startup
The granular access controls are phenomenal. We can limit printing, copying, screenshots - even set time-based access windows. It's like having a security team inside every file.
David Wright
Research Scientist
It’s the first IRM tool we’ve seen that works cross-platform and doesn’t require staff training. Setup took 20 minutes. That’s unheard of.
Security Engineer
Early-stage Fintech Company
We deal with patient records, internal reports, and lab results that legally can’t leak. Governate lets us apply automatic file protection rules — without slowing down our clinical or admin workflows.
Director of Compliance
Regional Healthcare Provider
Our product designs and supplier contracts are sensitive IP. With teams and vendors across regions, we needed a way to protect files beyond our firewall — and Governate delivered.
Head of IT Security
Advanced Manufacturing Company
News & updates
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Integrate safety in to development with Governate CLI
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If you're not working on quantum-safe encryption now, it's already too late
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