Vlc Holdings

What Vlc Holdings does

VLC Holdings (TYO:2467) is a Japan-based, publicly listed cybersecurity services group founded in 1994 and headquartered in Minato, Tokyo. Rebranded on 6 October 2025 from Bulk Holdings to VLC Security Co., Ltd. to align its corporate identity with its security-focused portfolio, the group operates four wholly-owned subsidiaries — VLC Security Consulting, VLC Security Arena, VLC Security Lab, and Cyber Gym Japan — that together deliver an end-to-end cybersecurity service stack: security assessments, security framework implementation, security risk assessment, incident response, and compliance certification support (Privacy Mark/P-Mark and ISMS/ISO 27001).

The business is primarily professional services and training, delivered through direct enterprise sales, a public open-training catalog (including a newly launched AWS Cloud Security Training), and a member-exclusive V-cloud portal that supports recurring engagement. Customers are predominantly Japanese enterprises and mid-market organizations seeking third-party security expertise and Japan-dominant compliance certifications, with emerging distribution into the Middle East via a 2025 basic agreement with CYBER FALCON to open a cybersecurity training arena in the UAE and a domestic DX/security talent training partnership with ITFORTE in April 2025.

Monetization is a mix of project-based consulting engagements, training program fees, and subscription/recurring access via V-cloud; pricing is not publicly disclosed. The group markets via a corporate website, active social channels (Twitter/X, Facebook, YouTube), events and seminars, and a structured IR program targeted at individual investors in Japan. With 51–100 employees and no disclosed revenue figure in the available data, the company reads as a focused, mid-sized Japanese cybersecurity specialist in an active expansion posture.

Name

Vlc Holdings

Legal name

VLC SECURITY CO., LTD.

Website

https://vlcholdings.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

VLC Holdings is a Japan-based, publicly listed cybersecurity services group that delivers security assessments, framework implementation, incident response, compliance certification support (P-Mark, ISMS), and cybersecurity training to Japanese enterprises and mid-market organizations, with emerging international training reach into the UAE.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity Consulting Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Privacy, Data Protection & Cyber Governance (GRC) (BPAHAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) & Security Management (EDAOAIAG), Enterprise Application Security, GRC & Compliance Services (BPAEAGAL)

Keywords

• Cybersecurity consulting
• Security training
• Incident response
• Compliance certification
• Security assessment

Headquarters

HQ city

Minato

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cybersecurity Consulting Services: Professional consulting services for security assessments, security framework implementation, incident response planning, and compliance certification (Privacy Mark, ISMS). These are likely billed as project-based or retainer engagements targeting enterprise clients.
2. Training Services: Open training programs (オープントレーニング) and cybersecurity training including AWS cloud security training. Training is offered as both in-person and on-demand formats.
3. V-cloud Membership: Member-only portal (V-cloud) suggesting subscription-based access to resources, tools, or ongoing services for registered members.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

VLC Security Group delivers enterprise cybersecurity consulting and training services across five core areas: security assessments, security framework development, security talent development (including open training and AWS cloud security training), incident response, and compliance certification support (Privacy Mark and ISMS/ISO 27001). The group operates through wholly-owned subsidiaries—VLC Security Consulting, VLC Security Arena, VLC Security Lab, and Cyber Gym Japan—and supplements its professional services with a member-exclusive V-cloud subscription platform.

Product overview

VLC Security Group offers a comprehensive cybersecurity service portfolio centered around five core service areas: security assessment and risk evaluation, security framework development, talent development and training, incident response and emergency support, and compliance certifications (Privacy Mark and ISMS). The group provides open training programs including AWS cloud security training, supplemented by a member-exclusive V-cloud platform. The group also operates specialized subsidiaries: VLC Security Consulting, VLC Security Arena, and VLC Security Lab.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Security Assessment (セキュリティ対策)

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CYBER FALCONcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 May 2025CYBER FALCON and VLC Security Group agreed to jointly establish a cybersecurity training arena in the UAE. This represents a strategic international expansion partnership for training services in the Middle East market.
• ITFORTE (アイティフォー)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 April 2025Subsidiary Cyber Gym Japan entered a business partnership with ITFORTE (アイティフォー) for providing DX and security personnel training services. The partnership focuses on developing human resources for digital transformation and cybersecurity.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• NTT Data Group: One of the largest Japanese IT services conglomerates with a substantial cybersecurity consulting and managed services practice. Overlaps with VLC on enterprise security assessments and compliance work but bundles security into much larger transformation engagements.
• Trend Micro: Large Japan-origin global cybersecurity vendor offering products, managed services, and training. Overlaps with VLC's training and assessment businesses but operates at much greater scale and primarily through product-led go-to-market.
• Mandiant (Google Cloud): Global incident response and cybersecurity consulting firm, now part of Google Cloud. Overlaps with VLC's incident response and security assessment services, particularly for sophisticated Japanese enterprise clients facing advanced threats.
• SecureWorks: Global cybersecurity services firm offering consulting, managed detection and response, and incident response. Comparable to VLC's consulting and incident response offerings, though operating at significantly larger scale and primarily outside Japan.
• NTT Security (Japan): Global security arm of NTT Group delivering consulting, managed security, and threat intelligence. Comparable to VLC across the full cybersecurity services stack, with substantially greater scale and international footprint.
• Internet Initiative Japan (IIJ): Major Japanese IT and network services provider with a dedicated security services and MSS portfolio. Competes with VLC for enterprise security budgets as part of broader multi-service deals, particularly with mid-market and large enterprises.

Others

• SANS Institute: Global cybersecurity training and certification organization. Not a direct competitor in consulting, but the benchmark against which VLC's open training and Cyber Gym Japan programs are evaluated by enterprise buyers for training depth and credibility.

Direct peers

• LAC Co., Ltd. Tokyo-headquartered cybersecurity firm offering consulting, diagnostic, monitoring, and training services to Japanese enterprises. Closely comparable to VLC in service mix and target customer profile, and a direct competitor for ISMS and P-Mark certification work.
• NRI Secure Technologies: Japan-based cybersecurity consulting and managed security services firm, subsidiary of Nomura Research Institute. Direct competitor to VLC Security Consulting across enterprise security assessments, ISMS/Privacy Mark support, and incident response in the Japanese market.
• S&J Corporation: Japanese pure-play cybersecurity consultancy providing penetration testing, incident response, and security assessment services. Comparable in scale and offering set to VLC Security Consulting, targeting the same Japanese enterprise segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/vlcsecurity
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@vlcsecurity
• Facebookfacebook.com/vlcsecurity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vlc-holdings-co-ltd

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries4 records

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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