# Codelmark — Complete Site Content > Codelmark is a cryptographic data integrity service that applies time-stamped, verifiable signatures to digital assets — creating immutable records that protect against tampering, fraud, and dispute. Operated by The Ascent Group Ltd from Monmouth, United Kingdom. --- ## Homepage ### Hero **Ensuring Trust in The Digital World** Codelmark uses advanced cryptography to create immutable, verifiable records — protecting your data against tampering, fraud, and dispute. --- ## The Technology (HOW) Codelmarking applies a cryptographic signature — a unique, time-stamped fingerprint — to any digital asset, creating a permanent record that cannot be altered, forged, or denied. ### Immutable Records Every codelmark is cryptographically bound to its data. Any alteration — however minor — is instantly detectable. ### Precise Timestamps Marks are anchored to a trusted time authority, providing court-admissible proof of existence at a specific moment. ### Distributed Verification Verification requires no central authority — any party can independently confirm the integrity of a marked asset. ### Role-Based Access Granular permissions control who can read, mark, or audit each asset — with a full tamper-proof audit trail. --- ## Industry Use Cases ### At a Glance Codelmark provides cryptographic data integrity for: - **Healthcare** — immutable EHR, imaging, and clinical-trial records (HIPAA / GDPR) - **Finance** — transaction-level cryptographic tagging, AML/KYC audit trails - **Supply Chain** — anti-counterfeit product marks, end-to-end provenance - **Media** — IP ownership, deepfake protection (deployed with VERO True Social) - **AI** — immutable model versioning, output provenance, governance support - **Cyber Security** — tamper-evident logs, zero-trust + post-quantum-secure evidence - **Education** — instantly verifiable credentials, plagiarism deterrence - **Manufacturing** — component-level traceability, simplified recalls --- ### Codelmark for Healthcare **Protect patient records at every touchpoint** Healthcare data integrity failures can directly harm patients and expose organisations to severe regulatory penalties. Codelmark applies cryptographic signatures to EHR entries, imaging files, and clinical trial data — creating an immutable record that any authorised party can independently verify. Every access event is logged in a tamper-proof audit trail, supporting HIPAA and GDPR compliance while enabling rapid investigation of any suspected tampering. **Key Capabilities:** - Immutable EHR and imaging file tagging - Complete, court-admissible audit trails - Role-based clinician access controls - HIPAA & GDPR compliance support --- ### Codelmark for Finance **Eliminate ambiguity in financial records** Financial fraud and disputes hinge on the verifiability of records at a specific point in time. Codelmark applies transaction-level cryptographic tags that make every entry — trade, payment, or identity verification — provably authentic and timestamped. When disputes arise, Codelmark provides irrefutable evidence of data state, streamlining AML investigations and reducing operational risk across corporate actions. **Key Capabilities:** - Transaction-level cryptographic tagging - Real-time fraud signal detection - AML and KYC audit compliance - Dispute resolution with irrefutable evidence --- ### Codelmark for Supply Chain **Stamp out counterfeiting end-to-end** Counterfeit goods and falsified shipment records cost global supply chains hundreds of billions annually. Codelmark attaches tamper-evident digital marks to product identifiers at every handoff — from manufacturer to distributor to retailer — creating end-to-end provenance that any authorised party can verify in real time. Private permissioned chains ensure supplier confidentiality while maintaining public immutability for compliance reporting. **Key Capabilities:** - Product-level anti-counterfeiting marks - Real-time shipment visibility & tracking - Supplier compliance documentation - Regulatory reporting automation --- ### Codelmark for Media **Verify content authenticity and protect IP** The proliferation of deepfakes, AI-generated content, and misinformation has made content provenance a critical challenge for publishers, platforms, and regulators. Codelmark attaches a cryptographic mark to digital assets at the moment of creation, providing verifiable proof of origin, authorship, and integrity. Already deployed with VERO True Social for IP ownership authentication, Codelmark ensures content cannot be falsely attributed or silently altered. **Key Capabilities:** - Verifiable IP ownership and content provenance - Protection against AI-generated deepfakes - Content authentication deployed with VERO True Social - Regulatory-aligned fact-checking support --- ### Codelmark for AI **Guarantee the integrity of every model and its outputs** As AI systems make increasingly consequential decisions, the ability to verify exactly which model version produced a given output — and that neither the model nor its training data was tampered with — becomes essential. Codelmark provides immutable versioning for model weights, training datasets, and deployment configurations, creating a cryptographic chain of custody from research to production. This supports AI governance frameworks, regulatory compliance, and independent bias auditing. **Key Capabilities:** - Immutable versioning of model weights and training datasets - Tamper-evident audit trail from training to deployment - Output provenance — verify which model version generated a result - Supports AI governance, regulatory compliance, and bias auditing --- ### Codelmark for Cyber Security **Build tamper-evident audit trails for every interaction** Modern cyberattacks increasingly target the integrity of logs, configurations, and audit records — making it impossible to reconstruct what happened or prove evidence in court. Codelmark creates tamper-evident records of every significant digital interaction, system configuration, and software build, providing a verifiable baseline that cannot be altered retroactively. This aligns with zero-trust architecture principles and provides post-quantum secure evidence for digital forensics. **Key Capabilities:** - Tamper-evident logs for digital interactions and system events - Verified software builds, configurations, and communications - Zero-trust architecture alignment - Post-quantum security by design --- ### Codelmark for Education **Eliminate fake credentials and protect academic integrity** Fraudulent credentials and academic plagiarism undermine trust in qualifications worldwide. Codelmark enables institutions to issue cryptographically signed certificates and academic records that employers can verify instantly, without contacting the issuing institution. Research authorship is tracked at the point of submission, deterring plagiarism and providing irrefutable proof of intellectual property in academic disputes. **Key Capabilities:** - Immutable academic records and research attribution - Codelmarked credentials verifiable by employers instantly - Plagiarism tracking and source attribution - Deterrence of fraud and misrepresentation --- ### Codelmark for Manufacturing **Trace every component and protect product integrity** Component substitution, counterfeit parts, and opaque supply chains create serious quality and safety risks in manufacturing. Codelmark assigns a unique cryptographic mark to each component at the point of production, enabling just-in-time quality verification at every stage of assembly. When defects occur, the tamper-proof audit trail enables rapid identification of the source — simplifying recalls and protecting IP across complex multinational supply chains. **Key Capabilities:** - Component-level traceability via unique Codelmarks - Just-in-time quality assurance with instant failure identification - Prevention of unauthorised part substitutions - Simplified recalls and stronger IP protection --- ## Team ### James Zorab — Chief Executive, Co-Founder James is CEO and Founder of Codel Ltd and its investor company The Ascent Group. He started the business 35 years ago and has steered it through numerous different phases and can claim to have been a pioneer in data immutability, tokenisation, digital notarisation and the development of a range of connected digital asset products and services. He leads a visionary team developing first-in-field web3 applications and with real-world immutability solutions already deployed that pre-date blockchain which will transform the cyber world we now live in. ### Alwin Stephen — Chief Technology Officer Alwin Stephen is an executive technology leader, entrepreneur, and founder of tech companies with expertise in AI, cloud computing, and digital transformation. With a strong background in regulatory compliance, and enterprise technology, Alwin has successfully led global initiatives across the financial, life sciences, and technology sectors. He specialises in consulting CxOs and senior executives in shaping technology strategies that align with business objectives. ### Ben Zorab — Director of Business Development With six years of experience in business development across cybersecurity and automation, Ben Zorab specializes in driving strategic growth and securing high-value partnerships. At Codel, he leads market expansion efforts, helping organizations protect their digital assets with cutting-edge, blockchain-free digital fingerprinting technology. In his previous role, Ben built and managed multimillion-dollar annual client business, showcasing his expertise in scaling revenue and fostering long-term relationships. His deep understanding of data security, automation, and emerging technologies positions him as a key driver in Codel's mission to redefine data integrity for businesses worldwide. ### Henry Raschen — Finance & Governance Officer Henry Raschen, Head of Finance and Governance. Henry qualified as a chartered accountant before joining Samuel Montagu/HSBC, where he carried out a number of finance roles, prior to becoming Head of Strategic Development for HSBC's securities services business in Europe. Post-2008 he specialised in regulatory and market change, including chairing the ECB's T2S UK user group, before taking up the global role of Director, Regulatory Outlook for HSBC Securities Services. ### Markus H. Ruetimann — Director Markus has worked in the financial services industry in Zurich, Geneva, New York and London (current) for over three decades. He was Global Chief Operating Officer at CS Asset Management, Schroders plc and UBS Asset Management. He holds a number of non-executive positions in asset management, technology, digital solutions and advisory. He is also the Chair of the Board of Trustees at Young Epilepsy (a UK charity). ### Mark Kerns — Director Mark is a seasoned senior executive with a distinguished career across leading global and regional banks. In his most recent role, he was Head of Investor Services at Standard Bank and a member of the Transactional Products and Services Executive Team. Earlier in his career, Mark was a Director of The WM Company and launched the Bankers Trust Global and Master Custody services in Europe. He also led the Global Master Custody business for JP Morgan based initially in London and then New York. Immediately prior to joining Standard Bank, Mark filled a variety of executive roles at BNY Mellon including Executive Vice President & Head of Fund Manager Services. ### Christian Ruetimann — Product Development Manager Responsible for Codel's product creation and improvement process. Previous roles include Product Manager at HiHydra and Business Support Analyst at Hardy London Advisory. Studied Electronic Engineering at the University of York and obtained a Masters in Electronic Engineering from the University of Surrey. ### Andrew Nicolls — Marketing Director Andrew Nicolls leads Codel's marketing and communications. Andrew has 30 years experience advising some of the world's leading financial institutions such as JP Morgan, Reuters, KKR, Standard & Poor's and many more. He founded 2 PR agencies, Penrose and Copperfield in London and New York and started the first financial technology focused division 20 years ago. ### Mark Broughton — Commercial Director Mark has extensive general management experience at board level in intellectual property-based businesses. He has developed several business brands for global markets, and completed a wide range of multinational Intellectual Property Rights deals. After extensive private equity investment experience with 3i, he managed change in international programme businesses for HTV Group and United News & Media. ### Lysander Myrddin-Evans — Content & Outreach Analyst Lysander is a Computer Science student at Durham University, beginning his software development journey here at Codel. He coded this website and is now responsible for its upkeep and continual improvement. --- ## Factsheets & Downloads ### Codel 1-Pager A single-page overview of Codelmark's cryptographic data integrity service. URL: https://www.codelmark.com/media/factsheets/1_pager/Codel%201-Pager%20%5BSep_25%5D.pdf ### Codel Factsheet A two-page factsheet covering technology, applications, and key differentiators. URL: https://www.codelmark.com/media/factsheets/factsheet/Codel%20Factsheet%20%5BSep_25%5D.pdf ### Codel Technical Summary A four-page technical document detailing the cryptographic architecture. URL: https://www.codelmark.com/media/factsheets/technical_summary/Codel%20Technical%20Summary%20%5BJan%2026%5D.pdf --- ## Company & Contact **Codelmark** is operated by **The Ascent Group Ltd** (trading as Codel). - Website: https://www.codelmark.com - Email: enquiries@codelmark.com - Phone: +44 1600 772023 - Address: Monmouth, NP25 5AT, United Kingdom - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/codel-ltd/