I-SEC

What I-SEC does

I-SEC International Security B.V. is a Netherlands-based B2B security services provider founded in 2005 and headquartered in Schiphol-Oost. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of ICTS International N.V. (OTCQB: ICTSF) and operates with over 6,000 employees across 16 international airports in Europe and Asia, delivering specialized aviation and high-risk security services to airports, airlines, cargo operators, and critical infrastructure owners. Its operations span the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Italy, and Japan.

I-SEC organizes its offering across four core segments: Airport Security (passenger/baggage screening, access control, perimeter security, CCTV surveillance), Airline Security (aircraft, crew, catering, and cargo protection for major carriers), Cargo Security (X-ray, ETD, EDD, MDE screening compliant with EU and TSA regulations), and General High-Risk Security (ports, data centers, military bases, nuclear facilities, and high-risk commercial sites). The I-SEC TECH subsidiary complements the personnel-heavy service model with security technology solutions. A notable proprietary capability is the Behavior Detection Program (BDP), which reduces US-bound flight security interviews by 85% through behavioral selection methodology at hub airports like Schiphol.

Revenue is generated through multi-year managed service contracts secured via competitive tendering and public procurement processes, with pricing determined per contract scope. Key customers include Aena (covering 30% of the Spanish airport network under a €268M+ contract), Schiphol Airport, Delta Airlines, Iberia Express, Renfe, CMP Copenhagen Malmö Port, and Four Seasons Madrid. The go-to-market is exclusively enterprise field sales targeting regulated, high-volume clients through direct B2B engagement and procurement participation.

Name

I-SEC

Legal name

I-SEC International Security B.V.

Website

https://i-sec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

I-SEC is a Netherlands-based B2B aviation and high-risk security services provider operating across 16 international airports in Europe and Asia with 6,000+ employees. It delivers passenger screening, cargo security, airline protection, and critical infrastructure security under multi-year enterprise contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Security Services

NAICS

Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services (56161), Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612), Security Systems Services (56162), Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (488190), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

SIC

Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation Security Technology Integration (Screening, CCTV, Biometrics) (BPAKAMAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Maritime Security Technology & Surveillance Systems (CCTV, Radar, AIS, Perimeter Intrusion) (TLAHANAC), Industrial & Critical Infrastructure Guarding (Utilities, Plants, Data Centers) (BPAKAAAD)

Keywords

• Aviation security services
• Airport screening services
• Cargo security solutions
• Passenger screening services
• High-risk facility security

Headquarters

HQ city

Schiphol

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Security Services Contracts: I-SEC provides B2B security services to aviation industry clients and critical infrastructure operators through multi-year service contracts. Revenue is generated from security personnel services, screening operations, training programs, and security technology solutions. Services include passenger and baggage screening, cargo security, access control, ramp guarding, and specialized aviation security programs.
2. Training Services: Standardized and customized training courses for security staff and management, offered as part of comprehensive security solutions.
3. Security Technology: Security technology products and solutions, including screening equipment and monitoring systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

I-SEC provides B2B aviation and high-risk security services through trained security personnel combined with screening technology, organized across four segments: Airport Security (passenger and baggage screening, access control, perimeter security, surveillance), Airline Security (aircraft protection, crew/catering screening, ramp guarding), Cargo Security (air cargo screening using X-ray, ETD, EDD), and General High-Risk Security (maritime, ports, data centers, railways, hotels). The I-SEC TECH division complements the people-driven services with security technology products and solutions.

Product overview

I-SEC is a B2B security services company offering a portfolio of specialized security services organized across four core segments: Airport Security, Airline Security, Cargo Security, and General (High Risk) Security. The company was established in 2005 and provides comprehensive security solutions including risk assessment, training, security personnel, and technology. The I-SEC TECH division complements the human security services with security technology offerings. Services are delivered through the company's global presence across multiple countries including the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Japan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Airport Security Comprehensive security services for airports including passenger and baggage screening, perimeter security, access control, CCTV surveillance, and behavior detection to ensure the safety of passengers, their belongings, and all personnel at or visiting the airport.
• Airline Security Security services for aircraft, passengers, crew, catering, and luggage, guaranteeing aircraft integrity for safe flights. Includes specialized risk-prone flight security programs, selectee search, baggage room protection, and ramp guarding.
• Cargo Security Comprehensive screening services for air cargo ensuring compliance with EU, TSA, and other security regulations. Uses X-ray screening, Explosive Trace Detection (ETD), Explosive Detection Dogs (EDD), Metal Detection Equipment (MDE), and vehicle marshaling/access control to cargo areas.
• General (High Risk) Security Security solutions for high-risk sites including critical infrastructure, maritime facilities, ports, data centers, military bases, nuclear facilities, railways, hotels, and public spaces. Ensures only authorized personnel and materials enter while maintaining a professional environment.
• I-SEC TECH Technology division offering security technology products and solutions alongside the company's personnel-driven security services, including security screening equipment, monitoring systems, and complementary technology offerings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces security interviews on US-bound flights by 85%
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CMP (Copenhagen Malmö Port)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024First port security services contract in Scandinavia. Team of 20 guards and 40 screeners providing security services at Copenhagen Malmö Port. Significant step toward improving maritime security and hospitality standards in Nordic ports.
• Four Seasons Hotel MadridminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024First luxury hotel segment contract. 15 guards providing security including Grand Lobby guarding and control room staffing from September 2024.
• RenfecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 20243 out of 10 private security service contracts for Spanish railway operations. Three-year contracts covering security measures within the railway domain. Major step in providing security services in railway sector.
• AenacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2023Security services for 14 airports across Spain plus continued presence at Madrid-Barajas and Barcelona-El Prat airports. I-SEC becomes second-largest security provider protecting 30% of Spanish airport network with revenue exceeding 268 million EUR over 4 years.
• Iberia ExpresscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2023First contract with IAG (International Airlines Group). I-SEC provides passenger travel documentation verification on selected non-EU flights using best practices in document verification and rigorous risk management processes. Partnership marks milestone as company's first contract with IAG.
• Delta AirlinescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2022Multi-year security partnership at Schiphol Airport where I-SEC provides Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) LOT 1 service. Security guards screen passengers at gate before boarding. Partnership has expanded over several years with I-SEC providing ongoing security services.
• BONET consultingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExternal expert providing whistleblower system management services for I-SEC Spain's Internal Information System (SIIF). Brings high levels of professionalism, experience, independence, confidentiality, and compliance with applicable regulatory framework.
• El AlminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAviation security services provider relationship.
• Aerolíneas ArgentinasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAviation security services provider relationship.
• Etihad AirwaysminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAviation security services provider relationship.
• American AirlinesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAviation security services provider relationship.
• United AirlinesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAviation security services provider relationship.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Loomis AB: Swedish-listed global cash-in-transit and security services provider with a strong European footprint. Comparable in the secure transportation and high-risk guarding domains and competes for security personnel and operational contracts in similar European geographies.
• Allied Universal (including G4S): North American-headquartered global security services firm that acquired G4S, giving it substantial European aviation security presence. Competes head-to-head with I-SEC for large multi-airport tenders and brings comparable screening technology offerings.
• Securitas AB: Swedish-based global security services giant with significant aviation security operations across Europe, Asia and the Americas. Direct competitor for I-SEC's airport and airline screening tenders, with much broader service portfolio including guarding, cash handling, and electronic security.
• GardaWorld Corporation: Canadian-headquartered global security services provider offering guarding, cash services, and aviation security across Europe and beyond. Competes for multi-national security tenders with comparable operating model to I-SEC's personnel-heavy aviation screening business.
• BRINKS (The Brink's Company): Global cash and valuables transportation and security services provider. Comparable in the cash-in-transit, secure logistics, and high-risk guarding segments that overlap with I-SEC's aviation and critical-infrastructure physical security offerings.
• Falck A/S: Denmark-headquartered global safety and security services group with significant aviation and airport fire/rescue/security operations in Europe. Competes for the same airport authority contracts and shares Nordic regional market overlap with I-SEC's Danish and Swedish operations.

Regional players

• Covenant Aviation Security: U.S.-focused aviation security services provider offering passenger and baggage screening under TSA contracts. Closest direct global peer in aviation-only security service offering, though primarily competing in North America rather than I-SEC's Europe/Asia footprint.

Direct peers

• ICTS International N.V. Publicly traded parent of I-SEC (OTCQB: ICTSF) and itself a provider of aviation security services and related technology solutions globally. Functions both as parent and as direct comparable for aviation security service revenue and growth benchmarks.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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