HaloCAD
Microsoft Purview information protection for CAD files
Secude HaloCAD automatically applies Microsoft Purview Information Protection (MPIP) to CAD files, enforcing persistent access controls across AutoCAD, Revit, Inventor, and other CAD platforms. Protects sensitive design intellectual property throughout the project lifecycle.
Why This Tool Exists
CAD files contain sensitive intellectual property that companies struggle to protect when sharing across multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and throughout the project lifecycle. Leaked or misused CAD data can expose design intent, specifications, and competitive advantages.
Automatically applies Microsoft Purview Information Protection (MPIP) to CAD files at the point of origin, enforcing access controls for the lifetime of the file regardless of where it travels. Files retain their native format and user experience while maintaining persistent security policies.
How You Use It
Data Transparency
Exactly what this tool uses and how
Contact vendor for API accessUse Cases
- ·Protecting architectural plans shared with contractors and consultants
- ·Enforcing design confidentiality on multi-discipline projects
- ·Securing BIM models across supply chains and subcontractors
- ·Complying with defense/government CAD data security requirements
- ·Managing intellectual property throughout project lifecycle
Pricing
Sources & Research NotesResearch date: 2026-04-04
- https://www.secude.com/halocad
- https://www.secude.com/cad-security
- https://apps.autodesk.com/ACD/en/Detail/Index?id=4768370247476922749
- https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2021/07/22/how-to-protect-your-cad-data-files-with-mip-and-halocad/
- https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/secude-international
- https://www.secude.com/posts/engineering-guide-get-started-with-halocad-in-3-steps
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