What ICTS International does

ICTS International N.V. is a Dutch holding company founded in 1982 and publicly traded on the U.S. OTCQB market (symbol: ICTSF) since 1996. The company operates three wholly-owned subsidiaries spanning distinct but complementary security markets: I-SEC International Security B.V. provides aviation security services and screening technologies to airports and airlines across Europe and Asia; Huntleigh USA Corporation delivers aviation ground services and security solutions to commercial and private operators in the United States; and AU10TIX Technologies B.V. offers AI-powered identity verification and authentication solutions to fintech, payments, e-commerce, cryptocurrency businesses, and government agencies. ICTS maintains close working relationships with regulators globally and claims credit for introducing operating concepts and technologies adopted as industry standards, with company experts regularly participating in international aviation security and ID authentication forums.

ICTS's core technology assets are concentrated in AU10TIX, which provides modular identity verification results in under 8 seconds by combining computer vision for document scanning and facial biometric matching, natural language processing for data extraction, and anomaly detection for fraud prevention across a multimodal pipeline. I-SEC runs an in-house R&D operation developing security management, planning, travel document verification, and passenger screening automation solutions for the aviation security market. The company's intellectual property foundation is reinforced by multi-country operating licenses, the 2025 FinTech Breakthrough "Best Identity-as-a-Service Platform" award (alongside Mastercard, Citi, and Payoneer), and GDPR-compliant data handling.

ICTS generates revenue through two principal models: professional services revenue from aviation security operations (screening, baggage handling, security training, cargo security, VIP passenger services) under long-term airport and airline contracts, and subscription/recurring revenue from AU10TIX's identity verification platform used in commercial onboarding flows. The company's growth posture has been supported by an $80 million investment from TPG and Oak HC/FT into AU10TIX in 2023, ongoing geographic expansion of I-SEC across European markets, and active industry conference presence. With a market capitalization of approximately $194.89 million and 5,001–10,000 employees, ICTS sits as a small-cap, family/board-controlled holding company with a portfolio split between labor-intensive physical security and technology-enabled digital identity verification.

Name

ICTS International

Legal name

ICTS International N.V.

Website

https://ictsintl.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

ICTS International N.V. is a Dutch holding company operating three subsidiaries: I-SEC (aviation security services for airports and airlines), Huntleigh USA (US aviation ground services), and AU10TIX (AI-powered identity verification for fintech, payments, e-commerce, crypto, and government clients).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Security Services

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Fraud Prevention & Identity Verification (IDV/KYC) (BPAMAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Responsible AI, Security & Privacy Platforms (Safety, Guardrails, PII) (HDAEANAG)

Keywords

• Aviation security services
• Airport passenger screening
• Identity verification technology
• ID authentication solutions
• Aviation ground handling

Headquarters

HQ city

Lysaker

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aviation Security Services: I-SEC International Security provides advanced aviation security services including airport security (ID centers, passenger and hand baggage screening, hold baggage screening), checkpoint screening, high-risk flight security services, handling services, cargo security, and security training. Huntleigh USA provides aviation ground services including baggage handling, aircraft search and guarding, cabin cleaning, passenger assistance, and VIP passenger services.
2. Identity Verification Solutions (AU10TIX): AU10TIX provides modular identity verification and authentication solutions to commercial and government markets. The company recently received $80M investment from TPG and Oak HC/FT to fuel growth and innovation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

ICTS International N.V. is a holding company that, through its three subsidiaries, delivers advanced aviation security services and technologies to airports and airlines (screening, checkpoint and hold-baggage screening, high-risk flight security, cargo security, security training, and aviation ground handling) and provides AI-powered modular identity verification and authentication solutions for customer onboarding, fraud prevention, and KYC/AML compliance across commercial and government markets.

Product overview

ICTS International N.V. operates as a holding company with three core subsidiaries: AU10TIX Technologies B.V. provides AI-powered modular identity verification and management solutions for customer onboarding and verification automation across commercial and government markets globally; I-SEC International Security B.V. delivers advanced aviation security services and technologies including screening, security training, and in-house developed automation solutions to airports and airlines worldwide; and Huntleigh USA Corporation provides aviation ground services and security solutions to commercial and private operators in the United States. Together, the portfolio covers identity authentication technology and aviation/physical security services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• I-SEC International Security B.V. Advanced aviation security services and technologies for airports and airlines, including airport security (ID centers, passenger and hand baggage screening, hold baggage screening), checkpoint screening, high-risk flight security, handling services, cargo security, security training, and security surveying/auditing; supported by in-house R&D for security management, planning, travel document verification, and passenger screening automation.
• Huntleigh USA Corporation Aviation and security solutions for U.S. commercial and private operators, including baggage handling, aircraft search and guarding, cabin cleaning, passenger assistance, charter screening, air crew transportation, and VIP passenger services, plus venue/event security, security solution design, and risk assessment.
• AU10TIX Identity Verification Platform Modular, AI-powered identity verification and management platform that verifies and links physical and digital identities for customer onboarding and verification automation, delivering results in less than 8 seconds and supporting KYC/AML compliance and fraud reduction for fintech, payments, e-commerce, and cryptocurrency businesses and government agencies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Identity verification results in less than 8 seconds

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature2 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Securitas AB: Securitas is one of the world's largest security services companies with significant aviation security operations. It is a direct competitor to I-SEC in airport screening, guarding, and security services across multiple geographies.
• Entrust (with Onfido): Entrust acquired Onfido to combine digital identity verification with its established digital security portfolio. It competes with AU10TIX across enterprise KYC, biometric verification, and identity-as-a-service offerings.
• Thales Group: Thales is a global aerospace, defense, and digital identity leader with deep aviation security (screening, air traffic management) and identity/biometric businesses. It competes with ICTS across both the I-SEC-style services and AU10TIX-style IDV/identity markets at much greater scale.
• Rapiscan Systems (OSI Systems): Rapiscan Systems provides aviation security screening equipment (X-ray, CT, AIT) and integrated checkpoint solutions. Its security systems are deployed alongside ICTS's screening services at airports worldwide.
• Smiths Detection Group: Smiths Detection manufactures aviation security screening equipment (CT scanners, EDS, hold baggage screening) used at airports globally. It supplies the kind of detection technology that I-SEC integrates and operates in its screening services.

Direct peers

• IDEMIA: IDEMIA is a global leader in biometric and identity verification solutions, serving government and commercial customers with KYC, border control, and digital ID products — directly comparable to AU10TIX and ICTS's government ID authentication offerings.
• CLEAR Secure: CLEAR provides identity verification and biometric authentication services for aviation (TSA PreCheck-style), fintech, and online consumer use cases. It is a direct AU10TIX competitor in the US identity-as-a-service market.
• Jumio: Jumio is a leading AI-driven identity verification and KYC/AML platform serving fintech, banking, and online businesses globally. It is a direct AU10TIX competitor in commercial IDV and customer onboarding.

Others

• ICTS Europe Holding (no relation): A separate European identity, credentialing, and secure document services company. While not a direct competitor, it operates in adjacent ID/document verification services with similar end customers (governments, security-critical environments).

Regional players

• SITA: SITA provides IT and communications solutions to the air transport industry, including airport security, passenger processing, and biometric border management. It overlaps with AU10TIX in biometric identity and with ICTS's broader airport security technology portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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