INCIBE

What INCIBE does

INCIBE (Instituto Nacional de Ciberseguridad), legally S.M.E. Instituto Nacional de Ciberseguridad de España M.P., S.A., is a state-owned Spanish enterprise operating under the Ministry for Digital Transformation and Public Function through the Secretary of State for Telecommunications and Digital Infrastructure. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in León, Spain, INCIBE serves as the official national reference entity for cybersecurity in Spain, coordinating national incident response, citizen assistance, and child online safety services. Its scope spans citizens, SMEs, academic and research institutions, and strategic sectors, with services provided at no cost across all of Spain.

INCIBE's core technology stack is organized around four interconnected service lines: INCIBE-CERT, the national Computer Security Incident Response Team handling early warnings, vulnerability coordination, CVE assignment and publication, and incident response; the 017 Cybersecurity Help Line (Tu Ayuda en Ciberseguridad), a free confidential national helpline; IS4K (Internet Segura for Kids), the Spanish Safer Internet Centre for minors operating within European INSAFE and INHOPE networks; and the Antibotnet Service for device disinfection. Supporting programs include the Cibercooperantes volunteer trainer network and the ES-ISAC sectoral information sharing centers across water, automotive, energy, chemical, health, ICT, and tourism sectors. INCIBE holds ISO 27001, ISO 9001, and Esquema Nacional de Seguridad (ENS) certifications.

INCIBE does not generate commercial revenue; it is funded through Spanish government budgets and EU programmes (e.g., the Digital Europe Programme co-financing SIC-SPAIN 4.0, June 2024–November 2025). All services are provided free of charge to citizens, businesses, and public entities under a public-sector GTM motion that combines digital self-service portals, telephone helplines, school-based training, and a multi-stakeholder consortium of universities, NGOs, and foundations. The organization also runs the INCIBE Emprende startup program under España Digital 2026 and major awareness events including ENISE, CyberCamp, Cybersecurity Summer BootCamp, and Safer Internet Day.

Name

INCIBE

Legal name

S.M.E. Instituto Nacional de Ciberseguridad de España M.P., S.A.

Website

https://incibe.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

INCIBE is Spain's state-owned national cybersecurity institute, delivering free incident response (INCIBE-CERT), citizen helpline (017), and child online safety services (IS4K) to the Spanish public, SMEs, and strategic sectors under the Ministry for Digital Transformation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

National Cybersecurity Services

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), National Security (928110)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Anti-Fraud & Safety Education (Scams, Notario Fraud, Personal Safety) (EDAAADAK), Content Moderation, Safe Messaging & Classroom Communication Safety (EDAFALAE)

Keywords

• National cybersecurity institute
• Incident response services
• Cybersecurity awareness training
• Child online safety
• Public cybersecurity services

Headquarters

HQ city

León

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Government Funding: INCIBE is a public company dependent on the Ministry for Digital Transformation and Public Function through the Secretary of State for Telecommunications and Digital Infrastructures. Operations are funded through government budgets and European Union programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

INCIBE delivers free national cybersecurity services across Spain, including incident response via INCIBE-CERT, a confidential 017 help line for citizens, child online safety through IS4K (Internet Segura for Kids), botnet-infected device disinfection via the Antibotnet service, and nationwide awareness and training programs. It also coordinates sectoral ISACs (ES-ISAC) for critical infrastructure and supports NIS2 compliance for strategic sectors.

Product overview

INCIBE (Instituto Nacional de Ciberseguridad) is Spain's national cybersecurity institute operating under the Ministry for Digital Transformation. The organization provides a comprehensive cybersecurity ecosystem composed of multiple interconnected services: INCIBE-CERT serves as the national computer emergency response team handling incidents and vulnerabilities; OSI (Oficina de Seguridad del Internauta) provides citizen-facing cybersecurity guidance and tools; IS4K (Internet Segura for Kids) operates the Safer Internet Centre for minors; and the 017 help line offers confidential assistance. Additional services include the Antibotnet disinfection service and the Cibercooperantes volunteer training program. The organization runs major events including Cybersecurity Summer BootCamp, ENISE, CyberCamp, and Safer Internet Day. Under España Digital 2026, INCIBE supports cybersecurity entrepreneurship through its INCIBE Emprende program. INCIBE participates in multiple EU-funded projects (SIC-SPAIN series, IS4K) focused on promoting safe internet use and child protection online.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IS4K (Internet Segura for Kids): Spanish Safer Internet Centre for minors, promoting safe and responsible use of Internet and new technologies among children and adolescents, part of European BIK+ strategy.
• INCIBE-CERT
• Tu Ayuda en Ciberseguridad 017
• OSI (Oficina de Seguridad del Internauta)
• 017 Se Ocupa

Products and services

• INCIBE-CERT
• Línea de Ayuda en Ciberseguridad 017
• IS4K - Internet Segura for Kids
• OSI - Oficina de Seguridad del Internauta
• Servicio Antibotnet
• Programa Cibercooperantes
• INCIBE-CERT Hotline / Línea de Reporte de Abuso (CSAM Reporting)
• INCIBE Emprende
• Cybersecurity Summer BootCamp
• ENISE
• SIC-SPAIN 4.0 (Safer Internet Centre Spain 4.0)

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fundación Aprender a Mirar (FAAM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024Non-profit foundation working for the defense of media users, especially children and adolescents, through training, information, prevention, and promotion of values. Participates in national awareness campaigns and develops certification models for good digital practices.
• GaptaincoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024EdTech company helping schools and families educate in digital wellbeing and cybersecurity prevention. Implements Kids Centric Universe platform in 25 educational settings as part of SIC-SPAIN 4.0.
• Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024Largest Spanish university conducting research on media literacy, body image issues in social networks, and organizing congresses on media consumption in childhood and adolescence.
• Universidad Rey Juan Carlos (URJC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024Public university conducting research on social media terms comprehensibility and designing campaigns on self-harm awareness for adolescents.
• EU Kids Online Spain (UPV/EHU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024Spanish team of international research network improving knowledge about online opportunities, risks, and safety for European minors through surveys and studies.
• Plataforma de InfanciacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024Alliance of non-profit entities working for children's rights, managing the Cibercoresponsales youth panel and online participation spaces.
• EmpantalladoscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024Online project for Spanish-speaking parents helping educate children in healthy technology use, conducting studies on AI impact in education.
• Fundación CibervoluntarioscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024Pioneer organization in tech volunteering with 1,800+ volunteers reaching 60,000 people annually, implementing 'Para, Piensa y Conéctate' program against digital gender-based violence.
• Pantallas AmigascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024Organization since 2004 promoting digital citizenship and wellbeing with rights-based approach, managing Cibermanagers community and developing games for digital gender violence prevention.
• Asociación Española de Pediatría (AEP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024Scientific medical society representing 13,000 pediatricians, implementing Digital Family Plan for healthy screen use in family environments.
• iCmediaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024Federation of associations for media quality, part of European Media Literacy Expert Group, creating online content and courses for minors, parents, and educators.
• Asociación de Usuarios de la Comunicación (AUC)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024Organization defending consumer interests in media, maintaining selflabelling.info platform and developing automated content tagging systems.
• INHOPEcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024International network of hotlines for reporting child sexual abuse material, coordinating cross-border responses and best practices.
• INSAFE / Better Internet for KidscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024Pan-European network of Safer Internet Centres coordinating awareness activities, helplines, and hotlines across Europe.
• Instituto Nacional de Tecnologías Educativas y de Formación del Profesorado (INTEF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024Ministry of Education unit responsible for ICT integration and teacher training in non-university educational stages.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ENISA (European Union Agency for Cybersecurity): EU-level cybersecurity agency coordinating cybersecurity capabilities, CERT cooperation, and NIS/NIS2 implementation across member states. Most directly comparable as a peer national/regional cybersecurity authority with similar mandate on cybersecurity governance, incident coordination, and citizen/industry awareness programs.
• ANSSI (Agence nationale de la sécurité des systèmes d'information): France's national cybersecurity agency providing CERT services, threat intelligence, regulations support, and citizen-facing guidance. Comparable as a peer national cybersecurity authority with similar incident response, awareness, and regulatory coordination roles.
• BSI (Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik): Germany's federal cybersecurity authority responsible for IT security in government, critical infrastructure, and citizen awareness. Comparable as a peer national cybersecurity agency with similar CERT, citizen guidance, and compliance mandates.
• NCSC (UK National Cyber Security Centre): UK's national cybersecurity authority providing incident response, guidance to citizens and businesses, and critical infrastructure protection. Comparable as a peer national CERT and citizen-facing cybersecurity authority operating at scale.
• CISA (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency): US federal agency leading national cybersecurity and critical infrastructure protection efforts, providing incident response, vulnerability coordination, and awareness programs. Comparable as a peer national cybersecurity authority with broader scope and significantly more resources.

Direct peers

• CCN-CERT (Centro Criptológico Nacional): Spain's national CERT operated under the national intelligence centre (CNI), focused on classified government and defense networks. Comparable as a Spanish national-level CERT counterpart; INCIBE handles civilian/citizen/SME scope while CCN handles national-security classified scope.
• INHOPE: International network of hotlines for reporting child sexual abuse material, of which INCIBE's CSAM hotline is a member. Comparable as the coordinating international body for the same hotline service that INCIBE operates within Spain.
• INSAFE / Better Internet for Kids (BIK+): European network of Safer Internet Centres (SICs) that INCIBE participates in via IS4K. Comparable as the pan-European coordination framework for the same minor online-safety services that IS4K delivers nationally.

Regional players

• CESICAT (Centre de Seguretat de la Informació de Catalunya): Catalonia's regional cybersecurity center providing CERT services, citizen awareness, and SME support within Catalonia. Comparable as a regional peer cybersecurity authority operating at sub-national level in Spain with overlapping citizen-facing service mandate.
• INCIBE-CERT / OSI equivalent in Portugal (CNCS): Portugal's National Cybersecurity Centre coordinating national CERT, awareness, and NIS implementation. Comparable as a peer national cybersecurity authority operating in the Iberian/European context.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/incibe
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/INCIBE
• Facebookfacebook.com/protegetuempresa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/inteco-sa
• Instagraminstagram.com/incibe

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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