BRKT (Bracket Computing) was an enterprise security startup specializing in cloud encryption and data protection. While it gained attention for its innovative approach to securing cloud workloads, it eventually ceased operations, leaving behind an intriguing legacy for its technology.

BRKT's primary value proposition lay in its "Encryption-First" approach to cloud security. It developed a proprietary encryption layer that worked transparently with existing infrastructure. Instead of modifying applications, BRKT provided a virtualized layer that encrypted data before it left the server, securing sensitive information throughout its lifecycle.

BRKT's technology was built around the idea of securing cloud environments without sacrificing performance. Unlike traditional encryption tools that introduce latency or require application modification, BRKT operated at the infrastructure level, allowing for seamless, high-performance encryption that protected data in memory, at rest, and in transit.

• Cloud-Agnostic Encryption: One of its standout features was that it worked across any cloud provider (AWS, GCP, Azure) or on-prem environments, giving businesses a unified way to enforce security policies across hybrid architectures.

• Data Sovereignty and Compliance: BRKT appealed to enterprises with stringent regulatory requirements. Its "data ownership" focus ensured that encryption keys remained with the customer, mitigating concerns about third-party access (including the cloud provider itself).

While BRKT closed its doors in 2018, it paved the way for modern innovations in cloud security by highlighting the importance of transparent encryption, cloud-agnostic tools, and performance-sensitive security solutions. Its influence can be seen in modern multi-cloud encryption platforms and data sovereignty solutions.