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TAK for Public Safety

TAK Ecosystem · Adeptus Cyber Solutions

TAK for Public Safety.

Bring the same situational awareness technology used by the DoD to your law enforcement, fire, or EMS agency. ACS offers qualified public safety organizations a free two-month TAK Server trial to get started.

Why TAK

The same real-time awareness the DoD depends on, built for public safety.

Improved Coordination

Real-time location and data sharing across agencies. Faster response, fewer communication gaps, and a shared common operating picture for every unit in the field.

Enhanced Security

Encrypted communications on a platform built for mission-critical operations. TAK was designed for environments where insecure comms are not an option.

Cost Savings

Less time troubleshooting comms failures. Less duplication of effort. Better resource allocation in the field. TAK pays for itself in reduced operational friction.

Scalability

From a 5-person unit to a multi-agency operation. TAK scales to match your deployment, whether you are testing with a small team or running a county-wide response.

The Challenge

TAK is free. Standing it up correctly is not simple.

The TAK ecosystem is largely open-source, but deploying it properly requires expertise in server administration, PKI management, device enrollment, and security hardening. Most public safety agencies do not have that combination of skills in-house.

When TAK goes down during a critical operation, the cost is not just IT time. ACS eliminates that risk by handling the technical side so your team stays focused on the mission.

How ACS Helps

We handle deployment, configuration, certificate management, updates, and support. You get a production-ready TAK Server without the learning curve. And with our free two-month trial, qualified agencies can experience the full capability before committing.

What is Included

✓  Free 2-month TAK Server trial
✓  Full deployment and configuration
✓  PKI and certificate management
✓  Ongoing support and updates
✓  Basic TAK training for your team
✓  Expert consultation throughout

Trial available to qualified law enforcement, fire, and EMS agencies. Contact us to confirm eligibility.

FAQ

Common questions from public safety agencies.

What devices does TAK work on?

TAK runs on Android (ATAK), Windows (WinTAK), and iOS (iTAK). All three connect to the same TAK Server and share a common operating picture in real time. Most field deployments use ATAK on Android, with WinTAK at command posts and iTAK on iPhones where needed.

What is the difference between ATAK, WinTAK, and iTAK?

All three are TAK clients connecting to the same server and sharing the same operational picture. ATAK runs on Android and is the most widely deployed. WinTAK runs on Windows for command posts. iTAK is the iOS version. Your agency can run all three simultaneously.

How long does it take to deploy a TAK Server?

ACS can have a fully configured TAK Server running within days of confirming trial eligibility. We handle server setup, PKI configuration, and initial device enrollment. Your team can be on the map within a week of your first conversation with us.

Do officers need special training to use ATAK?

Basic ATAK operator training is included with the trial. Most officers are comfortable with core functions within a few hours. The interface is intuitive for anyone familiar with smartphone navigation apps.

Is TAK secure enough for law enforcement use?

Yes. TAK was developed by the U.S. military for mission-critical environments. All communications are encrypted using mutual TLS with certificate-based authentication. ACS configures your deployment to DoD-aligned security standards, including PKI management and access controls.

Can TAK integrate with our existing CAD system?

TAK supports data integrations through its CoT (Cursor on Target) message standard and available plugins. CAD integration has been implemented for a number of public safety agencies. ACS can assess your specific system during the trial.

How many users can connect to a TAK Server?

TAK Server scales from small teams to large multi-agency deployments. ACS sizes and configures your server based on your expected user count, whether that is 10 officers or a 500-person county-wide response.

What happens after the free trial ends?

ACS will walk you through your options: continued managed hosting, self-hosted with ACS support, or standalone operation. There is no pressure and no automatic billing.

Get Started

Request your free two-month TAK Server trial.

Fill out the form below and an ACS team member will reach out to confirm your eligibility and get your server up and running.

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Questions?

Talk to an ACS TAK expert.

Not sure if TAK is right for your agency, or want to talk through the trial before applying? We are happy to answer questions.

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TSaaS — TAK Server as a Service

TAK Infrastructure Services · Adeptus Cyber Solutions

TAK Server as a Service —
Secure. Managed. Ready.

Need to connect ATAK, WinTAK, or iTAK End User Devices across different networks without the overhead of standing up and securing your own infrastructure? ACS handles the hard part so you can focus on the mission.

The Problem We Solve

Your mission needs TAK. Setting up a secure server shouldn’t slow you down.

Standing up a GOTS TAK Server in the cloud requires expertise in server administration, TAK configuration, PKI management, and ongoing security hardening. Most organizations, even those with strong technical teams, don’t have staff with that specific combination of skills readily available.

ACS fills that gap. We’ve deployed and managed TAK Server instances for clients worldwide across AWS, Azure, Digital Ocean, and other platforms. We handle the infrastructure so your operators can focus on what matters.

Quick Facts

✓  GOTS TAK Server 5.x support
✓  AWS, Azure, Digital Ocean & more
✓  Monthly OS & TAK Server updates
✓  PKI / certificate management
✓  Security hardening included
✓  Video server integration available
✓  Admin training through partners
✓  Clients worldwide
✓  Flexible — testing or production

Need a server just for testing? We can spin one up fast so you don’t waste time on setup.

What’s Included

Everything you need to run TAK in the cloud.

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Platform Selection

We work with you to select the right hosting platform — AWS, Azure, Digital Ocean, or others — based on your budget, compliance needs, and performance requirements.
02

Deployment & Config

Full TAK Server installation, certificate authority setup, user enrollment configuration, and network security baseline. Ready for your EUDs on day one.
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Ongoing Maintenance

Monthly OS and GOTS TAK Server updates sourced from tak.gov. Transparent version upgrade communication before any minor version transitions.
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Security Hardening

Robust security measures for both the OS and TAK Server. Firewall rules, access controls, certificate lifecycle management, and security monitoring.

TAK Server Hardening

A compromised TAK server doesn’t just expose data.
It corrupts the picture your operators depend on.

Generic cybersecurity firms don’t know TAK. ACS does. Every TSaaS deployment includes TAK-native security practices, and we also offer standalone hardening engagements for organizations running their own infrastructure.

STIG / CIS Baseline

OS hardening aligned to STIG and CIS benchmarks. TAK Server configuration review. Deliverable: Security Assessment Report.

PKI & Cert Mgmt

TAK CA setup, P12 / truststore management, certificate lifecycle, and automated renewal. One-time or managed service.

TAK Pen Testing

CoT stream injection testing, unauthorized enrollment, certificate spoofing, plugin vulnerabilities. The only firm offering TAK-native pen testing.

Managed Monitoring

Log monitoring, anomalous CoT detection, unauthorized device alerts, monthly posture reporting. Incident response retainer available.

Add-On Services

Extend your TSaaS deployment.

Video Server

Integrate a secure video streaming server alongside your TAK Server for full ISR and operational video capability within your COP.

ADS-B Integration

Real-time aircraft situational awareness via the ACS ADSB TAK Server Injector. Civilian and military tracks as CoT messages.

ESRI Integration

Bridge your TAK Server to ESRI ArcGIS for a unified common operating picture across TAK and GIS ecosystems via TAK2ESRI.

Admin Training

TAK Server Administrator Training through trusted ACS partners. Equip your team to manage and operate the system independently.

Get Started

Ready for a secure TAK Server in the cloud?

Tell us about your organization, your network requirements, and what you’re trying to accomplish. We’ll recommend the right platform and get your server up and running.