NTC Atlas

JSC NTC Atlas is a specialized enterprise for the implementation of works in the field of information security in the interests of federal state authorities of the Russian Federation, law enforcement agencies, as well as other customers. An enterprise under different names and, subordinate to different departments, has existed since 1951.

History

2020: Reorganization of Atlas Research and Development Center JSC

FSUE NTC Atlas, which is part of the Avtomatika concern of the Rostec state corporation, has been reorganized into joint-stock company Scientific and Technical Center Atlas (abbreviated name of NTC Atlas JSC). This was reported on September 22, 2020 by the Avtomatika concern. The company performs work in the field of information security in the interests of federal government bodies of Russia, law enforcement agencies and commercial customers. Alexander Nikolaevich Gridin has been appointed General Director of NTC Atlas JSC.

As of September 2020, NTC Atlas JSC is working on the creation and development of a state system for the production of next-generation passport and visa documents using, biometric data develops and produces cryptographic funds, information protection ensures information security - Internet sites,. electronic document management The company creates protected, cell phones highly protected holographic protective signs, various types of plastic, cards including the Russian smart cards (RIC) with built-in domestic cryptographic protection.

"The authority of NTC Atlas reorganized into a joint-stock company in the field of creating information protection tools is determined by the high level and significance of the work performed. In most areas, Atlas carries out a full production cycle in the interests of its customers, "said Vladimir Kabanov, General Director of the Avtomatika concern.

2018: NTC "Atlas" transferred to "Automation"

Specializing in the development of hardware software and for state security systems, the Atlas Scientific and Technical Center lost its status as a subordinate organization in the spring of 2018 Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media and was transferred to the concern "" Automatic equipment located in the control loop. " Rostec Information about this as a fait accompli on April 20, 2018 was disseminated by the press service of the state corporation^[1] from the Ministry of Telecom and Mass^[2]

According to the Unified State Register of Legal Entities, the Atlas legal entity, the founders of which are still announced by the Ministry of Communications and the Federal Property Management Agency, has been in the process of reorganization in the form of transformation since March 28, 2018.

From the point of view of Rostec, the transfer of Atlas to Avtomatika will make it possible to fully use the consolidated scientific, technical and production capabilities of both organizations in the development and production of new samples of unified encryption equipment and special equipment.

2017

In November 2017, a decree of President Russia Vladimir Putin "On a property contribution of the Russian Federation to the state corporation" "Rostec appeared," in pursuance of which on December 12, 2017 the Government issued an order to transform Atlas into a joint-stock company. In accordance with the latest document, this company should have 100% of the shares in federal ownership, and the block of shares itself was transferred as a property contribution to the Russian Federation to Rostec - for their subsequent introduction into the authorized capital of Concern Avtomatika joint-stock company in the order of payment for additional shares placed by the concern in connection with an increase in its authorized capital.

2013

Areas of activity

Atlas is engaged in special communications, that is, first of all, information security. The center produces, installs and maintains secure means of communication and data transmission. He is also responsible for supporting information and telecommunication systems of state authorities, conducts equipment certification (data for January 2013).

In the 2000s, from the large projects of the enterprise, the creation of communication and data transmission systems in the State Duma, the Federation Council, the Accounts Chamber, the Supreme and Constitutional Courts, the Federal Treasury and the Ministry of Finance can be distinguished. Atlas was engaged in the situation center of the President of Russia. This center is also responsible for information security in the manufacture and registration of new generation passports.

At this time, the areas of activity of the enterprise were:

• development and implementation of information protection systems and tools,
• secure cellular communication systems,
• electronic document management tools,
• holographic protective technologies,
• smart cards and systems based on them.

Atlas has developed and is implementing a secure cellular telephone with SMP-Atlas/2 crypto protection through the retail networks of MTS and Megafon operators. Also, these devices are supplied to the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Emergencies.

Competition for the position of CEO

In early January 2013, it became known that on January 15, 2013, a competition will be held to fill the post of General Director of FSUE Atlas Scientific and Technical Center. Information about the competition was published on the website of the Ministry of Communications.

As the director of the information and public relations department of the Ministry of Telecom and Mass Communications Ekaterina Osadchaya explained to CNews, the holding of such a competition is due to the fact that the current general director of Atlas Alexander Gridin ends the contract. Also, the official representative of the ministry says that the work of Alexander Gridinavedomstvo is satisfied, and he himself has submitted documents for participation in the choice of a new leader. The names of other participants in the competition were not disclosed. According to the Contour-Focus service, since October 2012, Gridin has been the acting general director of Atlas.

A source close to the Ministry of Telecom and Mass Communications CNews believes that a contract will be signed with Gridin for a new term and the change of the head of Atlas will not happen^[3] of^[3]

Re-election of the CEO

On January 15, 2013, Alexander Gridin was recognized as the winner of the competition of the Ministry of Telecom and Mass Communications to fill the post of General Director of the Atlas Scientific and Technical Center. This was announced on January 17, 2013 by the press service of the ministry. The timing of the future contract, as well as when it will be signed, has not yet been announced.

2011-2012

According to Kontur.focus, since 2011 Atlas has 1397 government contracts totaling 13.4 billion rubles. In addition, Atlas itself acted as a state customer 1721 times, having concluded contracts for 7.2 billion rubles since October 2012.

2007-2009

• In March 2008, Atlas was transferred to the Ministry of Information Communications.
• On October 18, 2007, after the competition, Alexander Gridin was appointed to the post of general director of Atlas.
• In the fall of 2009, Gridin, at a meeting of the government commission of the Russian Federation on communications and information technologies, proposed creating a software and hardware complex to prevent tracking the actions of officials when working on the Internet.

2006

Atlas was remembered by the general IT public as a scandalous technically failed project to create a Unified State Automated Information System intended for state control over the production and turnover of ethyl alcohol, alcoholic and alcohol-containing products (EGAIS). During its implementation in 2006, due to numerous technical failures, trading in many networks turned out to be almost paralyzed^[4].

2004

• In 2004, the organization received the official name "Federal State Unitary Enterprise NTC 'Atlas' of the FSB of Russia."
• Taking into account the nature and scope of the work performed by FSUE NTC Atlas, Decree of the President of Russia dated August 4, 2004 No. 1009 as amended on June 9, 2010 was included in the list of strategic enterprises and joint-stock companies.

1951: Formation of FSUE NTC Atlas

The Federal State Unitary Enterprise Scientific and Technical Center Atlas was established in 1951 to develop and supply information protection tools to state security agencies.

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