ECOS Technology

What ECOS Technology does

ECOS Technology GmbH is a privately held German cybersecurity company founded in 1999 and headquartered in Oppenheim, Germany, with 101–250 employees. The company develops and sells IT solutions for high-security remote access, certificate and smart card management, and secure communication, serving government agencies (BaFin, BMI, Bundesarchiv), defense contractors (Raytheon Deutschland), critical infrastructure operators (Techem), and industrial enterprises (R. STAHL AG, KBA/Koenig & Bauer, Krebs+Kiefer, MTG) primarily in the DACH region. Its core technology stack centers on Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Zero Trust security architecture, and industrial cybersecurity, with flagship products including the TrustManagementAppliance (TMA) for automated certificate and machine identity lifecycle management across IT, IoT, and OT environments; the BSI-approved SecureBootStick for VS-NfD-classified remote access; the Secure Conference Center for confidential video conferencing; and the genua genuscreen high-security remote access gateway. Dedicated PKI für IoT and PKI für OT modules extend automated certificate management to connected device fleets and operational technology networks.

Revenue is generated through three streams: one-time hardware sales (SecureBootStick and related devices), subscription-based PKI software licensing (TrustManagementAppliance and IoT/OT modules), and professional services including consulting, IT planning, implementation, and ongoing technical support. The company distributes exclusively through direct enterprise field sales with a heavy technical consulting overlay, supported by content marketing (whitepapers, webinars, case studies), LinkedIn/Xing presence, and standards-body participation (OPC Foundation, VDMA). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and follows a B2B enterprise quote-based model. Operating geographies are concentrated in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, with broader EU exposure implied through EU/NATO RESTRICTED certifications.

Name

ECOS Technology

Legal name

ECOS Technology GmbH

Website

https://ecos.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

ECOS Technology GmbH is a German cybersecurity vendor (founded 1999) selling BSI-approved PKI, secure remote access, and smart card solutions to government, defense, critical infrastructure, and industrial customers in the DACH region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity Software (PKI and Secure Remote Access)

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Device Identity & Certificate-Based Authentication (PKI) (BPAMAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Secure Communications & Encryption for Utility Networks (VPN, PKI, Key Management) (EUADANAG), Secure Smart Home Setup & Device Onboarding (Segmentation/Zero Trust) (HSAHAJAH)

Keywords

• Public Key Infrastructure
• Industrial cybersecurity
• Secure remote access
• Certificate management
• Zero Trust security

Headquarters

HQ city

Oppenheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Hardware Products: Sale of SecureBootStick and related hardware products for secure remote access
2. PKI Software Solutions: TrustManagementAppliance and related PKI software for enterprise and industrial environments
3. Consulting and Support Services: Technical support, IT planning, and consulting services for product implementation and operation

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ECOS Technology develops and sells IT security solutions centered on a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) appliance called the TrustManagementAppliance for managing digital certificates, keys, and machine identities across IT, IoT, and OT environments, with verticalized modules for IoT and OT. Complementing the PKI platform, the company offers BSI-approved high-security remote access products—the SecureBootStick (BSI-approved secure boot stick for VS-NfD classified information), Secure Conference Center (secure video conferencing), and genua genuscreen (secure remote access gateway)—along with consulting and support services for planning, implementation, and operation.

Product overview

ECOS Technology offers a unified portfolio of German-made cybersecurity solutions centered on PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) and secure remote access. The core offerings include the TrustManagementAppliance (TMA) as the central PKI platform for managing certificates and machine identities across IT, IoT, and OT environments, complemented by the SecureBootStick and Secure Conference Center for BSI-approved VS-NfD remote access and video conferencing. Additional products like genua genuscreen provide secure remote access gateways. The PKI solutions are offered as dedicated modules for IoT and OT use cases, enabling automated, scalable digital identity management for smart devices and operational technology systems. All solutions target high-security requirements for industry, government agencies, and critical infrastructures.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SecureBootStick®: BSI-approved secure boot stick for high-security remote access
• Trust Management Appliance
• Secure Conference Center
• genuscreen

Products and services

• TrustManagementAppliance (TMA) Central PKI appliance for managing certificates, keys, and machine identities across IT, IoT, and OT environments with automated lifecycle management; serves enterprise and industrial customers that need scalable digital identity and certificate management.
• SecureBootStick BSI-approved secure boot stick that enables high-security remote access for classified information (VS-NfD, EU/NATO RESTRICTED), allowing secure work from any compatible computer; features tampering detection and kernel-level security. Targeted at government, defense, and regulated enterprises.
• Secure Conference Center BSI-approved video conferencing system for confidential communication and sensitive content, approved for VS-NfD, EU/NATO RESTRICTED levels; for organizations needing secure meetings for classified information.
• genua genuscreen Remote access solution for high-security environments, enabling secure connectivity for VS-NfD classified information and serving enterprises and government agencies with strict remote-access requirements.
• PKI for IoT Public Key Infrastructure module providing secure, automated identities for smart IoT devices with scalable certificate management; for manufacturers and operators of IoT devices needing identity management at scale.
• PKI for OT Zero Trust PKI module for Operational Technology environments with integrated, automated certificate management; for industrial operators needing to secure OT networks and ICS environments.

Named customers11 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• VDMA (Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbau)minorOthersMember of VDMA, the Mechanical Engineering Industry Association in Germany. Provides access to industrial network and industry standards participation.
• OPC FoundationcoreTechnology or IntegrationMember of OPC Foundation, supporting OPC UA protocol for industrial automation. ECOS solutions support OPC UA scaling with secure and automated certificate management.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Keyfactor: Identity-first cybersecurity vendor specializing in PKI, certificate lifecycle automation, and machine identity for IoT/OT. Closely comparable product set to ECOS's TrustManagementAppliance and PKI für IoT/OT modules.
• genua GmbH: German high-security IT specialist and supplier of the genuscreen product line that ECOS resells. Comparable as a BSI-approved provider of secure remote access, VPN, and firewalls for government and critical infrastructure.
• secunet Security Networks AG: German-listed BSI-approved cybersecurity provider offering SINA solutions for classified communications and high-security IT infrastructure. Highly comparable: same German BSI certification regime, same government/defense customer base, overlapping secure remote access portfolio.
• Utimaco Management Services GmbH: German provider of Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), key management, and PKI solutions serving regulated industries and government. Comparable on PKI, key/certificate lifecycle, and BSI-aligned certifications.

Broad incumbents

• Rohde & Schwarz Cybersecurity: German high-security network and cybersecurity business within the Rohde & Schwarz group, BSI-approved products for classified environments. Comparable on BSI-grade secure communications and German defense/public sector footprint.
• DigiCert: Global leader in TLS/SSL, PKI, and digital certificate management with growing IoT/device identity offerings. Comparable on certificate-based identity and PKI, but operates as a broad incumbent rather than a DACH-focused specialist.
• T-Systems (Deutsche Telekom): Large German systems integrator and managed security services provider serving federal, defense, and industrial customers. Comparable on German public sector and critical infrastructure cybersecurity, but at a much larger scale.
• Entrust Corporation: Global PKI, TLS, and identity management vendor serving enterprises and governments. Comparable on certificate-based identity and PKI core, with a much broader global portfolio than ECOS.
• Thales (Digital Identity & Security / Imperva): Global provider of HSMs, PKI, identity, and data security solutions with strong government and critical infrastructure footprint. Comparable on PKI and hardware-based identity, but operates at a vastly larger scale.

Emerging players

• Device Authority: Specialist in automated device identity and PKI for IoT ecosystems. Comparable niche focus on machine identity and IoT certificate lifecycle, complementary to ECOS's PKI für IoT offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCw8DmyEOj5-aDr8vhedrjkA
• LinkedInde.linkedin.com/company/ecos-technology-gmbh
• Xx.com/ecos_technology

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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