Pluto SecureLock
Entry last updated on June 16, 2025

Imagine a world where password management is no longer a chore, a source of stress, and certainly not a security risk. At Pluto SecureLock, we believe that strong security should never come at the expense of usability, and that simplicity, aesthetics, and peace of mind can be a perfect match.

Every day, IT managers, developers, system administrators, and tech-savvy professionals juggle dozens, often hundreds, of passwords across a variety of devices, systems, and environments. To stay secure, many resort to compromised solutions: insecure or easily lost USB dongles, improvised and vulnerable copy-paste scripts, cloud password managers that demand blind trust, or complex systems with master passwords, installations, and constant synchronization.
The result? A frustrating, fragile, and stressful experience.

People want to use strong passwords. They know they should. But the current options are too time-consuming. Too complicated. Too insecure. Too ugly. And so many fall back into bad habits, not because they don't care about security, but because the alternatives simply don't fit their everyday lives.

Pluto SecureLock was born out of this very pain. We saw the flaws, the compromises, the unmet needs, and we built something different. Something better.

The Pluto SecureLock is a beautifully designed, ready-to-use hardware device that stores your credentials offline, acts like a USB keyboard, and unlocks with just your fingerprint. No cloud connection required. No master password. No software installation. Simply plug in, touch, and Pluto takes care of the rest.

It's that simple.

Whether you switch between laptops, desktops, or virtual machines, whether you work with Linux, Windows, or macOS, or simply want a more secure, elegant way to manage your digital keys, the Pluto SecureLock is your portable safe. For those who don't trust the cloud, who don't want to be locked into an ecosystem, and who value security and design.

We put the user first. From its elegant design to its quick and intuitive setup, every detail of SecureLock is carefully crafted. There's no manual to read. No drivers to install. No new account to create. We remove the friction so you can focus on your work, not your tools.

Security should feel good. It should be fun, not a burden. That's why the Pluto SecureLock is not only secure by design, but also designed to be aesthetically pleasing and satisfying to use. With biometric authentication, local encryption, and an embedded secure element, your secrets remain entirely yours and yours alone.

In a world full of digital chaos and complexity, Pluto SecureLock is the calm, secure, and simple answer professionals have been waiting for. We're not an app, not a plug-in, not another cloud vault. We're the physical extension of your digital identity—trusted, private, and always ready.

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Founder Guglielmo Giordano is a Master's student in Communication and Electronic Engineering at TUM with a Bachelor's in Electronic Engineering from Politecnico di Torino. He has extensive experience in electronic and electrical systems and led the Electronic Division of the Polito Sailing Team, managing projects from concept to delivery.

Andres Tito is an embedded cybersecurity expert and former John Deere employee. He has a strong entrepreneurial background, having spent a summer at Berkeley Entrepreneurship and participated in the Tec de Monterrey incubator, where he raised $5,000 for his latest project. His blend of technical expertise and business insight fuels the startup's innovation.

Marje Kaack is a cybersecurity specialist holding an M.Sc. in Cyber Security and a B.Sc. in Computer Science, both from the University of the Bundeswehr. Her scholarship from the national Jugend forscht competition and a research stay at the National University of Singapore underscore her research credentials. Combined with hands-on experience in programming and penetration testing, Marje brings critical expertise to the founding team.

Company location

Pluto SecureLock
Lerchenauerstraße 6
80809 Munich

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