With the integration of Sealed Cloud technology, DriveLock strengthens its security platform and sets another milestone for digital sovereignty and data protection - “Made in Germany”.
Munich, April 2025: DriveLock SE, one of the leading international specialists for preventive IT security solutions Made in Germany, acquires idgard, the market leader for secure data exchange. idgard, as a new subsidiary of DriveLock, expands the HYPERSECURE Platform of the German security provider. The strategic acquisition underscores DriveLock's commitment to digital sovereignty in Germany and Europe by building a comprehensive security platform that combines equally effective, comprehensive and user-friendly security solutions.
The HYERSECURE Endpoint Protection Platform is a comprehensive suite of products and services complemented by European third-party solutions. It ensures IT security, regulatory compliance and the digital sovereignty of its customers.
With the addition of idgard, the DriveLock HYPERSECURE Platform now offers a comprehensive solution for the highly secure exchange of cloud-stored data with third parties. The internationally patented Sealed Cloud technology prevents any unauthorized access to data. Companies retain control over the storage, processing and access to their data at all times.
“This is an important step for DriveLock to further expand our platform and offer our customers even more comprehensive security. The combination of our endpoint protection solutions with idgard's secure data transfer technologies in the cloud enables companies and organizations to implement an end-to-end security strategy,” says Arved Stackelberg, CEO of DriveLock. “With idgard, we are providing companies in Germany and Europe with the tools they need for confident and future-proof digitalization.”
“The integration into the HYPERSECURE platform and DriveLock's strong presence in the public sector at both state and federal level will enable idgard to position itself even more broadly in the market, including the Sealed Cloud Technology,” explains Dr. Sebastian Eder, CTO at idgard.
“Companies not only need to be protected against attacks, they also need to comply with regulatory requirements,” explains Stackelberg. “Our solutions not only ensure the highest level of security and compliance with European data protection guidelines, but also provide a stable and effective basis for the use of artificial intelligence in a protected environment. At the same time, our comprehensive security mechanisms ensure that unauthorized access is consistently prevented - keeping control firmly in the hands of the companies. No one is left out: Our well-designed security architecture provides a practicable and sustainable solution for businesses of all sizes.”
"Companies not only need to be protected against attacks, they also need to comply with regulatory requirements," explains Stackelberg. "Our solutions not only ensure the highest level of security and compliance with European data protection directives, but also provide a stable and effective foundation for the use of artificial intelligence in a protected environment. At the same time, our comprehensive security mechanisms ensure that unauthorized access is consistently prevented - so control always remains in the hands of the company. No one is left out: Our sophisticated security architecture offers a practicable and sustainable solution for all company sizes."
Through the close integration of the HYPERSECURE Platform and Sealed Cloud technology, companies gain access to a scalable and robust security architecture that can flexibly adapt to growing challenges. idgard GmbH expands DriveLock’s portfolio by enabling secure data transfer for cloud-stored information. At the same time, this addition marks another step for DriveLock on its path toward becoming a platform that effectively secures the entire lifecycle of data, applications, and systems. DriveLock is continuously working to integrate additional complementary technologies, enabling companies to implement a comprehensive, sovereign, and sustainable security strategy in a simple and resource-efficient manner.
DriveLock is a portfolio company of Nordwind Growth, a Germany-based growth fund. Nordwind Growth brings many years of successful experience in scaling and expanding growth-stage companies. Investors in Nordwind Growth include renowned entrepreneurs and industrial families who are eager to contribute their expertise and networks to support the fund’s portfolio companies.