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Advanced Secure Technologies
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Secure document, certificate, and payment solutions
Advanced Secure Technologies
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Secure document, certificate, and payment solutions
Overview
Advanced Secure Technologies delivers high-security solutions to prevent fraud across documents, processes, and payments. Its offerings secure the production and issuance of secure printed and electronic documents and protect payment workflows, including Digital Certificates Web and Blockchain Paper, backed by the STOP FRAUD program. The company combines customer focus with deep security expertise to provide end-to-end protection across physical and digital assets. Its goal is to stop fraud and protect organizations’ documents, payments, and brands worldwide by staying ahead of evolving risks.
About Advanced Secure Technologies
Industries
Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity
Education
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Newcastle-Maitland, Australia
Founded
2004
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- LinkedIn updated August 11, 2026 shows active operations in Cardiff and Cape Town.
- The 2024 Hedd partnership promises instant verification and hundreds of staff hours saved.
- AST's South Africa expansion taps rising demand from universities confronting degree fraud.
What critics are saying
- AST discloses no funding, revenue, or profitability, limiting employer and investor confidence.
- Cape Town expansion faces execution risk if universities resist new verification workflows.
- A major public degree-fraud scandal among customers can destroy trust and renewals.
What makes Advanced Secure Technologies unique
- AST automates degree verification with Hedd, replacing manual checks across UK universities.
- Its Cardiff HQ and Cape Town office target academic fraud in two continents.
- Martin Hall joined as non-executive director in November 2024, adding university credibility.
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Company News
Advanced Secure Technologies Ltd has been proud supporters and exhibitors at the Student Records Officers Conference (SROC) for many years, working together with universities to raise awareness around certification security best practices.
"Hertfordshire was already working with Advanced Secure when I joined, and during my time there Advanced Secure Technologies Ltd implemented more of their solutions.
Martin Hall, former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Salford and Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University of Cape Town, has been appointed non-executive director of Advanced Secure Technologies, to support the company's mission to stop degree fraud and the launch of a new international subsidiary in Cape Town.
UK-based Advanced Secure Technologies (AST), which provides digital certification verification, is opening a Cape Town office.
Working together to stop fraud, Advanced Secure Technologies' strategic partnership with Hedd delivers a transformation in degree verification.
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About Advanced Secure Technologies
Industries
Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity
Education
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Newcastle-Maitland, Australia
Founded
2004
There are no jobs for Advanced Secure Technologies right now.
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