What Lancs Networks does

Lancs Networks (legal name Công ty Cổ phần Công nghệ mạng Lancs Việt Nam, or Lancs Net., JSC) is a Hanoi-headquartered Vietnamese technology company founded in 2019 that designs and manufactures proprietary networking and cybersecurity hardware and software under the unified LINKSAFE brand. The company reports 70+ specialists in embedded operating systems, network security, and FPGA technologies, organized around four branded core technology platforms: Lancs NOS (proprietary network operating system), Lancs FPGA (hardware-level packet processing and acceleration), Lancs AI (machine-learning-driven threat detection, behavioral analysis and automated response), and Lancs Trust (Zero Trust architecture). Its product portfolio spans NGFW appliances (multiple SMR and 100G models), managed switches, WiFi 6 access points, edge computing PoE devices, IPSec VPN gateways, and a USB security device, plus a software component stack including SD-WAN, NGFWaaS, ZTNA, IAM, PAM, EDR, DLP, SOC, NOC, xCAM, and an anti-ransomware module using behavioral analysis-based detection.

The company pursues a technology self-sufficiency strategy aligned with Vietnam's "Make in Vietnam" sovereignty agenda, holding two founder-owned patents (Shared Memory and Zero Trust architecture) and achieving ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 27001:2013, and TCCS:03/2024-VNSA child-protection compliance certifications. Target segments are organized horizontally across government and large enterprises, SMB, education, and consumer households, each addressed through a dedicated LINKSAFE sub-brand (GOV/BIG CORP, BUSINESS, EDUCATION, HOME). Go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales with strategic distribution and integration partnerships (HPT Vietnam Corporation domestically, Secure City Solutions in Canada) and a wholly-owned retail subsidiary (Lancs Retails).

Revenue mechanics blend hardware sales with subscription and perpetual-license software (NGFWaaS, ZTNA, IAM, PAM, DLP, SOC, NOC) and professional services for implementation and support. Pricing is quote-based and predominantly annual, with monthly billing reserved for the consumer LINKSAFE HOME tier. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; a 2021 funding round (AiViet Venture, ThinkZone Ventures) is reported as undisclosed in disclosed data. Named enterprise references include Mobifone Global, Tinh Van Group, and PTIT (Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology). International expansion began in 2023 via the Secure City Solutions partnership and the resulting xLSI Smart City product line launched in 2024.

Name

Lancs Networks

Legal name

Công ty Cổ phần Công nghệ mạng Lancs Việt Nam (Lancs Net., JSC)

Website

https://lancsnet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lancs Networks is a Hanoi-based Vietnamese technology company that designs and manufactures proprietary networking and cybersecurity hardware and software under the LINKSAFE brand, serving government, enterprise, education, and consumer customers in Vietnam with sovereign, domestically-produced solutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Network Security Solutions

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Security Systems Services (56162), Other Computer Related Services (541519)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

VPN Gateways & Concentrators (IPsec/SSL) (HDAFAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

VPN & Remote Access Gateways (HDADABAD), Network Security Services (Firewall/VPN/ZTNA/SASE Integration) (BPAEAEAG), Wi‑Fi Security, Access Control & Policy (NAC/Zero Trust for WLAN) (HDAFACAF), Home Network & Wi‑Fi Security (Router/Firewall) Services (HSAHAJAB)

Keywords

• Network security hardware
• Cybersecurity software platform
• Zero trust architecture
• Next generation firewall
• Sovereign ICT solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Hanoi

HQ country

Vietnam

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Products: Sale of proprietary network security hardware including NGFW devices, routers, switches, WiFi access points, and edge computing equipment. Products are manufactured in Vietnam with self-developed core technology.
2. Software Solutions and Subscriptions: Software solutions including LINKSAFE security suite (NGFWaaS, ZTNA, IAM, PAM, DLP, SOC, NOC) sold as subscriptions or perpetual licenses to enterprise and government customers.
3. Professional Services: Implementation, integration, and ongoing technical support services for enterprise deployments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Lancs Networks designs, manufactures, and sells proprietary network and cybersecurity hardware appliances (firewalls, routers, switches, WiFi access points, edge computing nodes, IPSEC VPN gateways, USB security devices) together with the LINKSAFE software suite (SD-WAN, ZTNA, IAM, PAM, EDR, DLP, SOC, NOC, xCAM, anti-ransomware). All products are built on the company's four core technology platforms — Lancs NOS, Lancs FPGA, Lancs AI, and Lancs Trust (Zero Trust) — under a "Make in Vietnam" sovereignty strategy, packaged as tailored solutions for government, business, education, and home segments.

Product overview

Lancs Networks is a Vietnamese technology company specializing in network and cybersecurity solutions. The company operates a unified platform ecosystem called LINKSAFE, which is built on four core technologies: Lancs NOS (proprietary network operating system), Lancs FPGA (hardware acceleration), Lancs Trust (Zero Trust architecture), and Lancs AI (artificial intelligence capabilities). The LINKSAFE platform serves multiple market segments through distinct sub-brands: LINKSAFE HOME for families with child protection features; LINKSAFE BUSINESS for enterprises with productivity and data security tools; LINKSAFE EDUCATION for schools with content filtering; and LINKSAFE GOV/BIG CORP for government agencies requiring advanced security. The product portfolio includes hardware appliances (NGFW firewalls, SMR smart routers, MLS switches, WiFi AX3000 access points, EC edge computing devices, IPSEC VPN gateways, and USB security devices) and software solutions (SD-WAN, NGFWaaS, ZTNA, IAM, PAM, EDR, DLP, SOC, NOC, xCAM, and anti-ransomware). All products are developed domestically under the 'Make in Vietnam' initiative with technology self-sufficiency as a core strategic priority.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LINKSAFE: Comprehensive network and cybersecurity solution ecosystem including LINKSAFE NGFW, LINKSAFE SMR, LINKSAFE MLS, LINKSAFE WiFi, LINKSAFE SD-WAN, LINKSAFE ZTNA, LINKSAFE IAM, LINKSAFE PAM, LINKSAFE EDR, LINKSAFE SOC, LINKSAFE NOC, LINKSAFE HOME, LINKSAFE DLP, LINKSAFE xCAM, LINKSAFE Anti-Ransomware

Products and services

• LINKSAFE (overall security ecosystem) Unified network and cybersecurity ecosystem built on Lancs NOS, Lancs FPGA, Lancs AI and Lancs Trust (Zero Trust), delivered as tailored solutions and components for families, schools, businesses and government organizations.
• LINKSAFE HOME Home network security suite that filters harmful content, monitors internet usage and protects children and home devices on the home network. Sold on a monthly subscription basis to families.
• LINKSAFE BUSINESS Enterprise security solution for SMB and mid-market organizations that enhances employee productivity, prevents data leakage and provides advanced threat protection. Sold as an annual subscription tailored to the customer.
• LINKSAFE EDUCATION Security suite for educational institutions providing school-appropriate content filtering, network security and student online safety features. Sold as annual subscription with specialized education pricing.
• LINKSAFE GOV/BIG CORP High-security solution for Vietnamese government agencies and large enterprises requiring advanced security, data protection, ZTNA, IAM/PAM and regulatory compliance. Sold via annual quote-based subscriptions with custom deployment.
• LINKSAFE NGFW (Next-Generation Firewall appliances) Hardware next-generation firewall appliances (SMR 2510-S, NGFW 2510-G, NGFW 2510-L, NGFW 5018-100G) with intelligent routing and integrated firewall for enterprise and government networks.
• LINKSAFE SMR Series (Smart Routers) Smart Router family including SMR 2505-D, SMR 2506-D, SMR 2506-E and SMR 2512-E with integrated security features for business and enterprise networks.
• LINKSAFE MLS 2528-D (Managed LAN Switch) Managed LAN Switch designed for enterprise network infrastructure with advanced switching capabilities.
• LINKSAFE WiFi AX3000 Secure WiFi 6 (AX3000) wireless access point with built-in security features for business and home networks.
• LINKSAFE EC 2508-PoE (Edge Computing) Edge Computing device with Power over Ethernet (PoE) for IoT deployments and distributed network edge processing.
• LINKSAFE IPSEC GATEWAY Hardware VPN gateway supporting IPSec protocol for secure site-to-site and remote access VPN connections.
• LINKSAFE MINI IPSEC GATEWAY Compact IPSec VPN gateway for small businesses and remote offices requiring secure network connectivity.
• LANCS USB SECURITY Hardware USB security device for protecting endpoints against USB-borne threats.
• LINKSAFE SD-WAN Software-Defined Wide Area Network solution for optimizing branch connectivity and network performance across distributed locations.
• LINKSAFE ZTNA Zero Trust Network Access solution implementing Lancs Trust Zero Trust Architecture for secure access regardless of user location.
• LINKSAFE IAM (Identity and Access Management) Identity and Access Management solution with Single Sign-On for enterprise user authentication and authorization.
• LINKSAFE PAM (Privileged Access Management) Privileged Access Management solution for controlling and monitoring administrative access to critical systems and infrastructure.
• LINKSAFE EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) Endpoint Detection and Response solution for advanced threat detection and response at the device level.
• LINKSAFE DLP Suite (Data Loss Prevention) Comprehensive Data Loss Prevention suite including BITCARE DLP for preventing sensitive data leakage across network, endpoints and cloud environments.
• LINKSAFE SOC (Security Operations Center) Managed Security Operations Center providing 24/7 security monitoring, threat detection and incident response.
• LINKSAFE NOC (Network Operations Center) Managed Network Operations Center for network infrastructure monitoring and management.
• LINKSAFE xCAM (AI-powered child protection) AI-powered computer vision solution that monitors and protects children in school and home network environments.
• LINKSAFE ANTI-RANSOMWARE Specialized anti-ransomware solution that detects, blocks and eliminates ransomware attacks in real time using behavioral analysis, with automatic backup and recovery capabilities.
• xLSI Smart City Solution Smart City product line that integrates Lancs SASE, SD-WAN and Computer Vision with partner data-compression technology to power municipal security, child protection and smart-infrastructure applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Recognition in TOP 10 Digital Technology Products Make in Vietnam 2023 award
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability9 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HPT Vietnam CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 December 2023Strategic business cooperation agreement signed December 28, 2023 focusing on three pillars: technology, engineering, and product business. Collaboration aims to research and develop technology solutions, share strengths to optimize business effectiveness, and deliver quality Made in Vietnam products to the domestic market at reasonable prices. HPT serves as a major distribution and integration partner.
• Swinburne University (Australia)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 December 2023Academic partnership established December 22, 2023 with professors and experts from Swinburne University visiting Lancs Networks. University representatives provided market expansion recommendations and growth predictions for Lancs in the domestic and international markets. Partnership focuses on knowledge exchange and potential research collaboration.
• Secure City Solutions (Canada)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 January 2023Strategic partnership for Smart City solutions announced January 3, 2023 (article date January 3, 2024). Launched co-branded xLSI product line combining Lancs SASE, SD-WAN, and Computer Vision with SCS data compression and storage technology. SCS supports Lancs in commercializing child protection solutions in Canadian and international markets. Partnership aims to create competitive advantages and share markets between Vietnam and Canada.
• VNISA (Vietnam Information Security Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of Vietnam Information Security Association. Participated in VNISA-organized events including Vietnam Information Security Day 2023 and TCCS:03/2024-VNSA standard ceremony. Company actively engaged in association activities and child protection initiatives.
• Vietnamese Child Protection Club on Cyberspace (VCSC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the Child Protection Club on Cyberspace under VNISA. Lancs participated in developing TCCS:03/2024-VNSA technical standards for child protection products. Company is a sponsor of child protection programs.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SonicWall: SonicWall specializes in mid-market and SMB network security appliances (NGFW, VPN, WiFi) with a strong channel-led distribution model — closely mirroring Lancs Networks' appliance-centric approach and SMB/enterprise go-to-market.
• Fortinet: Fortinet is a global leader in next-generation firewalls (FortiGate), secure SD-WAN, ZTNA, and integrated cybersecurity platforms. It is the closest direct competitor to Lancs Networks' LINKSAFE NGFW and unified security appliance portfolio, competing for enterprise and government network security spend.
• Palo Alto Networks: Palo Alto Networks offers next-generation firewalls, Prisma SASE, ZTNA, and Cortex XSIAM — directly comparable to Lancs Networks' NGFW, ZTNA, SD-WAN, and SOC/XDR offerings. Both target enterprise/government with platform-based, Zero Trust-aligned security.
• Sophos: Sophos provides NGFW, endpoint, ZTNA, and managed detection & response (MDR/SOC) — overlapping Lancs Networks' LINKSAFE NGFW, EDR, ZTNA, and SOC services. Targets similar SMB/enterprise customers with bundled security platforms.

Regional players

• VNPT Information Technology (VNPT-IT): VNPT-IT is the technology subsidiary of Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group, offering network, security, cloud, and managed IT services to government and enterprise. It competes with Lancs Networks for Vietnamese state-owned and large-enterprise IT/security contracts.
• Bkav Corporation: Bkav is Vietnam's largest homegrown cybersecurity company, offering antivirus, network security, and government/enterprise solutions. As a fellow Vietnamese cybersecurity champion, it competes with Lancs Networks for the "Make in Vietnam" enterprise and government security spend.
• Viettel Cyber Security: Viettel Cyber Security (VCS) is the cybersecurity arm of Vietnam's largest state-owned telecom and defense group, providing SOC, network security, and managed services. It is a key domestic competitor for government and large-enterprise cybersecurity contracts.
• HPT Vietnam Corporation: HPT Vietnam is a major Vietnamese IT distribution and system integration company that serves as Lancs Networks' strategic distribution partner. While it also competes in some integration/security services segments, its primary overlap is as a regional channel and IT services peer in the Vietnamese market.

Broad incumbents

• Cisco Systems: Cisco's networking and security portfolio (Catalyst routers/switches, Meraki WiFi, Secure Firewall, Umbrella) overlaps significantly with Lancs Networks' hardware routers, switches, WiFi APs, and NGFW appliances, particularly in enterprise and government deals across Vietnam.
• Check Point Software Technologies: Check Point is a long-established enterprise network security vendor offering firewalls, ZTNA, and SASE as part of a broader Infinity platform. It overlaps with Lancs' NGFW, ZTNA, and SD-WAN offerings in enterprise and government accounts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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