ID Control

What ID Control does

ID Control BV is a Netherlands-headquartered (Den Haag) privately-held cybersecurity and privacy compliance firm, founded around 2005–2008, operating with a small core team of approximately 12 named professionals (within an 11–50 employee band). The company delivers an integrated portfolio of solutions and services spanning unified threat management (ThreatControl appliance combining firewall, VPN, intrusion detection/prevention, web filtering, and strong authentication), email encryption and legally-compliant archiving (SwitchMail), cloud-based password management, multi-factor authentication (SMS, OTP apps, hardware tokens, USB tokens, email OTP) and SAML/OpenID-based single sign-on, browser-based HTML5 remote access without VPN, Jitsi Meet-based video conferencing, and lightweight cloud-managed antivirus for Windows, Android, and Windows Server. Its flagship compliance asset is the AVG (GDPR) Management Tool — a SaaS platform with modules for processing registers, processor agreements, DPIAs, policy audits, and incident management — complemented by professional services including GDPR consultancy and assessment, CISO-as-a-Service, DPO-as-a-Service, penetration testing, social engineering simulation, and security/privacy policy and procedure development under ISO 27001, ISO 27005, NIS-2, eIDAS-2, DORA, NEN-7510, and BIO-2 frameworks.

The business model is primarily subscription-based at €1–€5 per user or device per month (Remote Access €5, Password Management €3.50, Antivirus PC €2, Antivirus Mobile €1), layered with professional services revenue and channel margins. Go-to-market combines a direct sales operation with a network of 200+ certified channel partners across 10+ countries plus a self-service online shop (idcontrol.net). Target verticals are explicitly diversified across healthcare, IT, retail and distribution, business and finance, government, and legal. The company reports 2,500+ customers and 25,000+ protected users, positions itself as "The European Privacy and Cybersecurity Company," and stores data in ISO 27001-certified EU data centers. No external funding, acquisition activity, or revenue disclosure is available in the source material.

Name

ID Control

Legal name

ID Control BV

Website

https://idcontrol.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ID Control BV is a Netherlands-based, privately-held European cybersecurity and privacy compliance provider offering integrated solutions (unified threat management, email encryption, password management, MFA/SSO, antivirus) and a GDPR Management Tool, complemented by CISO-as-a-Service, DPO-as-a-Service, and consultancy for 2,500+ customers across European verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity & Privacy Software

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Security Systems Services (56162), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518), Investigation and Personal Background Check Services (561611)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Identity & Access Security Services (IAM, PAM, Zero Trust) (BPAKAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Privacy Governance & Consent Management (HDADAIAI), Data Security & Privacy Services (DLP, Encryption, Privacy Ops) (BPAKAHAM), Privacy Management (Consent, DSAR, RoPA) (HDADAFAH), Email Data Loss Prevention & Encryption (HDADAKAD)

Keywords

• Cybersecurity solutions
• Privacy compliance services
• GDPR management
• Unified threat management
• Multi-factor authentication

Headquarters

HQ city

Den Haag

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Subscription-based Security Solutions: Monthly and annual subscription fees for cybersecurity solutions including antivirus, password management, multi-factor authentication, remote access, and unified threat management.
2. Professional Services: Consultancy services including GDPR consultancy, assessments, CISO as a Service, DPO as a Service, penetration testing, security policy development, and training programs.
3. Cloud-based Privacy Management: SaaS-based GDPR/AVG management tool with various modules for compliance management, offered as subscription service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

ID Control provides integrated cybersecurity, privacy, and information security solutions and services for organizations across Europe and beyond. Its portfolio includes ThreatControl Unified Threat Management, SwitchMail email encryption and archiving, password management, multi-factor authentication, single sign-on, browser-based remote access, antivirus, video conferencing, GDPR/AVG management tooling, and secure data sharing, complemented by professional services such as DPO-as-a-Service, CISO-as-a-Service, GDPR consultancy, DPIA, penetration testing, and security policy development.

Product overview

ID Control is a European privacy and cybersecurity company offering an integrated ecosystem of security solutions, privacy compliance services, and training. The core product portfolio includes: ThreatControl (Unified Threat Management appliance combining firewall, VPN, web filtering, and intrusion prevention), SwitchMail (email encryption and archiving), Password Management (cloud-based password manager with breach detection), Remote Access (browser-based remote desktop without VPN), Multi-Factor Authentication and Single Sign-On (supporting various token types and SAML/OpenID standards), Video Conferencing (Jitsi Meet-based), Antivirus Service (cloud-managed for Windows and Android), and GDPR Management Tool (comprehensive compliance platform with mobile app). Privacy services include DPO as a Service, GDPR Consultancy and Assessment, DPIA, Risk Management following ISO 27005, Security/Privacy Policy and Procedures development, and Penetration Testing (black/grey/crystal box). Training covers cybersecurity, GDPR, and ISO 27001. All solutions are delivered from EU cloud infrastructure with local partner support in 10+ countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ThreatControl: Unified Threat Management solution providing all-in-one security including VPN access, captive portal, intrusion detection and prevention, web filtering, and firewall capabilities.
• SwitchMail
• Password Manager
• VulnControl
• Dataleaks
• AVG Management
• Phishing Expert
• Responsible AI Management
• NIS2 Management

Products and services

• ThreatControl (Unified Threat Management) All-in-one security appliance combining firewall, VPN access, WiFi captive portal, intrusion detection and prevention, web filtering, and strong authentication in a single platform for organizational networks.
• SwitchMail Secure email encryption and legally-compliant email archiving solution supporting S/MIME, PGP, PDF encryption, and TLS protocols for email confidentiality and audit trails.
• Password Management Cloud-based password manager that generates and stores unique complex passwords, includes breach detection, supports multi-factor authentication, and offers mobile apps for Android and iOS.
• Remote Access (RemoteAccess.cloud) Browser-based remote access solution using HTML5 that enables access to office network, applications, files, and remote desktop (RDP, SSL, VNC) without requiring VPN or additional software.
• Multi-Factor Authentication (Strong Authentication) Multi-factor authentication platform supporting SMS (MessageID), OTP apps (Google/Microsoft Authenticator, FreeOTP, Authy), hardware OTP tokens, USB tokens, credit card tokens, mobile OTP apps, and OTP by email (MailID).
• Single Sign-On SSO solution using open standards SAML and OpenID for maximum compatibility and flexibility, supporting user import from Active Directory, SQL, or manual entry.
• Video Conferencing Browser-based video conferencing built on Jitsi Meet supporting screen sharing, chat, background blur, password protection, and multiple quality levels, accessible via Chromium-based browsers and mobile apps.
• Antivirus Service Lightweight cloud-managed antivirus protecting Windows PCs, servers, and Android devices against malware, with Guard/Update/Quarantine/Scan modules and admin portal.
• GDPR Management Tool (AVG Management Tool) Comprehensive GDPR compliance platform containing modules for contact management, workflow management, processing registers, processor agreements, privacy impact assessments, policy audits, incident management, reporting, and a mobile companion app.
• Secure Data Sharing Solution for secure exchange and sharing of data between organizations with encryption and access controls.
• Email Archiving Legally-compliant email archiving solution for retention, search, and export capabilities supporting Office365, Gsuite, and most email servers, stored in EU ISO 27001 certified data centers.
• Privacy Management Privacy information management system for managing privacy compliance including data processing registers, DPIA, and privacy policies.
• Email Encryption Email encryption solution using S/MIME, PGP, PDF encryption, and TLS protocols with features including searchable archive and strong authentication for recipients.
• GDPR Consultancy (AVG Consultancy) Privacy consulting service to identify GDPR requirements impact on business operations and deliver transformation programs for compliance including roadmapping, gap analysis, and stakeholder coordination.
• GDPR Assessment (AVG Assessment) Third-party evaluation of GDPR compliance adequacy, measuring compliance levels, identifying gaps, prioritizing corrective measures, and demonstrating accountability.
• Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) Privacy advisory service with practical guidance for conducting data protection impact assessments required for high-risk processing activities under GDPR.
• CISO as a Service Subscription service providing senior cybersecurity executive leadership, strategy definition, compliance management, security operations, and stakeholder management for organizations.
• DPO as a Service (FG as a Service) Outsourced Data Protection Officer service performing GDPR-required DPO tasks including annual data protection planning, training, processing register maintenance, and supervisory authority liaison.
• Data Protection Officer Coaching Service Personal skills development program for data protection officers and professionals providing daily support on data protection and privacy questions.
• Penetration Testing Security testing service offering black box, grey box, and crystal box penetration testing with management summary, testing methods, and strategic/tactical/operational advice on technical risks.
• Social Engineering Simulated social engineering attacks to identify organizational vulnerabilities including tailgating, USB drops, phishing simulations, and phone-based information gathering.
• Security Policy Custom security policy development service aligned with organizational risks, laws, and regulations (ISO, NIST frameworks), covering objectives, scope, responsibilities, and compliance.
• Security Procedures Information security procedures development including acceptable use policy, access control policy, change management, incident response, email policy, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.
• Privacy Procedures and Policy GDPR-required privacy documentation including privacy policy, employee privacy statement, data retention policy, consent forms, processor agreements, and breach notification procedures.
• Risk Management Information security risk management consulting following ISO 27005 guidelines to establish systematic risk management approach aligned with ISO 27001 concepts.
• Records of Processing Activities Interview-based service for creating and maintaining GDPR-required processing activity records, facilitated by ID Control Privacy Specialists.
• Basic Privacy Training 1.5-hour introductory privacy training covering GDPR regulation, key terminology, processing registers, privacy management, organizational requirements, data breaches, and technical/organizational measures.
• Trainings Web-based training portfolio covering cybersecurity basics, privacy/GDPR, data protection maturity, email/chat archiving for government, ISO 27001, safe internet use, and eIDAS2.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25k+ protected users across customer organizations
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration21 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AVG ManagementcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner offering AVG (GDPR) Management System, Training and Advisory services integrated with ID Control's compliance solutions.
• Password ManagercoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner offering Password Manager, Auditing, Multi-Factor Authentication and Single Sign-On services.
• ID Control CloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationInternal platform providing eIDAS2 Management System, Identity Control, Training and Advisory services.
• SwitchMailcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner offering Email Encryption, Legal Email Archiving and Strong Authentication services.
• BienminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChannel partner authorized to resell ID Control privacy and security solutions.
• IT4SuccessminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChannel partner providing local sales and support for ID Control solutions.
• Hexapole AutomatiseringminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChannel partner offering ID Control security and privacy solutions.
• CC-NetminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChannel partner providing ID Control solutions to customers in their region.
• ConnictionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChannel partner authorized to distribute ID Control security solutions.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Drata: Automated GRC and compliance monitoring platform. Comparable to ID Control's AVG/GDPR Management Tool and ISO 27001/NIS2 compliance services, with strong traction in North American tech/startup market.

Broad incumbents

• Proofpoint: Enterprise email security, archiving, and DLP vendor. Comparable across ID Control's SwitchMail email encryption/archiving and broader email security surface, but at much larger scale and broader product portfolio.
• ManageEngine (Zoho): Broad IT security and management suite including endpoint, identity, and compliance tools. Overlaps with much of ID Control's portfolio at lower price points, serving a similar SMB and mid-market profile.
• Okta: Identity and access management leader offering MFA, SSO, and password management. Overlaps with ID Control's Identity stack but operates as a much broader incumbent platform across global enterprises.

Direct peers

• One Identity (Quest): IAM and PAM specialist offering MFA, SSO, and identity governance. Closely comparable to ID Control's identity and authentication product suite for mid-market and enterprise customers.
• Vanta: Automated compliance and GDPR/privacy management SaaS platform. Directly comparable to ID Control's AVG Management Tool and GDPR consultancy services targeting the same compliance buyer.
• WatchGuard Technologies: Unified threat management (UTM) appliance vendor. Directly comparable to ID Control's ThreatControl UTM product line combining firewall, VPN, IDS/IPS, web filtering, and captive portal.
• KnowBe4: Security awareness and phishing simulation platform. Directly comparable to ID Control's Phishing Expert and Dataleaks awareness/microlearning modules serving SMB and mid-market customers.
• Hornetsecurity: European-headquartered email security, backup, and compliance provider. Closely comparable to ID Control's SwitchMail and broader email/archive security play, with a similar European mid-market customer base.
• Delinea (formerly Thycotic): PAM and privileged access management specialist with MFA/SSO. Comparable to ID Control's identity and authentication portfolio, particularly its SSO and hardware/software token-based MFA capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/id-control-bv

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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