What United Security Providers AG does

United Security Providers AG (USP) is a Bern-based Swiss cybersecurity company founded in 1994 that delivers information security solutions spanning network access control, application security, secure remote maintenance, and cloud security to enterprise and mid-market customers — predominantly regulated Swiss institutions with selective international accounts. The portfolio combines proprietary intellectual property (the USP Network Authentication System®/NAC, SORBAY SaaS platform with SORBAY RISK SCORE) with managed services delivered in partnership with technology vendors — notably Managed SASE with Cato Networks — plus Managed WAF, Managed Authentication, and a Zero Trust Universe framework. The firm serves cantonal hospitals (Universitätsspital Basel, Universitätsspital Zürich, Kantonsspital Graubünden, Spital Emmental), universities (Universität Bern, FHNW, ZHdK), cantonal and municipal governments (Stadt Zürich, Kanton Zug, Kanton Aargau, Kanton Solothurn), federal transportation (SBB), and Swiss-headquartered multinational manufacturers (Bühler Group across 100+ locations in 114 countries, Zehnder Group, Blaser Swisslube), as well as laboratory and tourism firms (Viollier, Reka).

The business operates three revenue streams: (i) recurring managed security services (Managed SASE, Managed WAF, Managed Authentication); (ii) professional consulting for security strategy, cloud security, and digital transformation; and (iii) SORBAY SaaS subscriptions including risk-based authentication. Pricing is opaque and quote-based. Distribution combines direct enterprise sales for larger engagements with a structured channel partner model — NIOS AG distributes and implements the NAC product (Partner of the Year 2025) and Hint AG leads Identity & Access Management deployments in healthcare (Partner of the Year 2024) — alongside a broad technology partner ecosystem (Microsoft Azure, Cato Networks, Red Hat, Fortinet, Thales, KnowBe4, MaxMind, nCipher). USP maintains ISO 27001:2022 certification (recertified March 2025) and has been recognized as an ISG Provider Lens Leader in Managed Security Services (2022, 2024, 2025), Identity & Access Management (2022, 2024), and Cybersecurity Solutions and Services (2025). Headcount sits in the 51–100 range and the company remains privately held with no disclosed ownership, funding, or parent structure.

Name

United Security Providers AG

Legal name

United Security Providers AG

Website

https://united-security-providers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

United Security Providers AG is a Swiss cybersecurity specialist founded in 1994 that delivers managed security services (SASE, WAF, authentication), proprietary NAC and SORBAY SaaS products, and consulting to regulated enterprises and public-sector clients in Switzerland and select international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed Security Services

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) & SSE (HDADABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Network Access Control (NAC) (HDADABAJ), Network Security Managed Services (Firewall/IDS/IPS/SASE) (BPAEADAG), Application Security Testing (SAST/DAST/IAST/SCA) (HDADACAC), Cybersecurity & Identity Consulting (BPAHAEAG)

Keywords

• Managed security services
• Network access control
• Application security
• Secure access edge
• Risk-based authentication

Headquarters

HQ city

Bern

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Managed Security Services: Recurring managed security services including Managed SASE, Managed WAF, and Managed Authentication delivered as a service model with continuous monitoring and support.
2. Security Consulting Services: Professional consulting engagements for security strategy, cloud security, digital transformation, and IT security architecture design.
3. SORBAY SaaS Subscriptions: Cloud-based SaaS subscriptions including SORBAY RISK SCORE service for risk-based authentication, delivered on a recurring subscription basis.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

United Security Providers AG delivers comprehensive cybersecurity services and proprietary technology solutions for enterprises, including Managed SASE, Managed WAF, Managed Authentication, and security consulting, combined with the SORBAY SaaS platform offering risk-based authentication. The company also sells the proprietary USP Network Authentication System® (NAC) and Application Security technologies, serving regulated industries such as healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and government across Switzerland and Europe.

Product overview

United Security Providers AG offers a comprehensive cybersecurity portfolio combining managed security services and proprietary SaaS products. The core offerings include Managed SASE (Secure Access Service Edge), Managed WAF, Managed Authentication, and Consulting Services. The proprietary SORBAY SaaS platform provides cloud-based security including the SORBAY Risk Score for risk-based authentication. Technology solutions include Application Security, Network Access Control (NAC), and Secure Remote Maintenance, all powered by the company's own intellectual property. Additionally, the company offers a Zero Trust Universe framework for enterprise-wide zero trust security implementations. The portfolio serves regulated industries including healthcare and finance, providing protection across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SORBAY SAAS: SaaS security platform offering cloud-based cybersecurity solutions including SORBAY RISK SCORE for Risk Based Authentication.
• USP Network Authentication System® (NAC)
• Zero Trust Universe

Products and services

• Managed SASE Fully managed Secure Access Service Edge service providing combined network and security functions delivered in partnership with Cato Networks. For enterprise customers requiring secure remote access and perimeter security.
• Managed WAF Managed Web Application Firewall service protecting enterprise web applications against threats and attacks. Includes ongoing monitoring, tuning, and incident handling.
• Managed Authentication Managed authentication service providing secure identity and access management with direct access to USP development team expertise for risk-based authentication.
• Security Consulting Services Professional consulting engagements covering security strategy, cloud security, digital transformation, penetration testing, and IT security architecture design.
• SORBAY SaaS Cloud-native SaaS security platform offering risk scoring and risk-based authentication services for enterprise customers adopting cloud security models.
• SORBAY RISK SCORE

Quantifiable outcome

• Managed security protecting 90+ branches on 5 continents and 114 countries for Bühler Group
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NIOS AGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025NIOS AG is a channel partner that distributes, implements, and supports the USP Network Authentication System® (NAC) through a distributor model. NIOS was named Partner of the Year 2025 for delivering security solutions in regulated industries (healthcare, financial sector).
• Hint AGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Hint AG is a channel partner focused on Identity & Access Management solutions, particularly serving the healthcare sector. Named Partner of the Year 2024 for significant progress in Identity & Access Management in healthcare.
• Cato NetworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationCato Networks is the technology partner for SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) solutions. The company runs Cato Test Drive Events in Zürich to demonstrate SASE capabilities. Managed SASE services are delivered in partnership with Cato Networks.
• Microsoft AzurecoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Azure is a technology and integration partner. Listed alongside other major technology vendors as part of the company's partner ecosystem.
• SHIP (Standardisierung für sichere Gesundheitsdaten Schweiz)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSHIP is the Swiss standard for secure health data. The company is a participant/member supporting standardization efforts in healthcare IT security.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kudelski Security: Swiss-headquartered cybersecurity services and managed security provider covering Europe and the US, with broadly overlapping managed security, identity, and consulting offerings across regulated industries — a direct country-overlap competitor to USP.
• InfoGuard AG: Swiss cybersecurity specialist offering managed security services, SOC, penetration testing, and security consulting — directly comparable as a domestic Swiss MSSP competing for the same regulated enterprise and public-sector accounts.
• Adnovum: Swiss IT security specialist focused on identity & access management, application security, and managed security services for banks, insurers, and government — overlapping strongly with USP's IAM and application security practices.
• Cato Networks: Provider of the SASE platform USP resells and manages. Cato also sells directly to enterprise, making it both a partner and a competitor with overlapping managed SASE capabilities and customer targets.

Broad incumbents

• Aruba ClearPass (HPE): Incumbent Network Access Control vendor from HPE Aruba with very large global installed base — competes directly with USP Network Authentication System® at the product level inside enterprise RFPs.
• Cisco ISE: Enterprise NAC incumbent from Cisco with deep global channel reach. Competes head-to-head against the USP Network Authentication System® in enterprise access-control deals.
• Fortinet: Global cybersecurity platform vendor covering SASE, NAC (FortiNAC), WAF, and zero-trust networking. A broad incumbent with overlapping portfolio across nearly every product category USP sells.
• Zscaler: Global leader in cloud-native SASE/SSE, competing directly with USP's Managed SASE offering and at scale against USP's Swiss enterprise and regulated-vertical accounts.
• Orange Cyberdefense: Large European managed security services provider with SOC, consulting, and identity services across multiple countries — competes with USP's managed security portfolio for European enterprise customers.

Regional players

• Securosys: Swiss cybersecurity company specializing in encryption, HSM, and digital transaction security — comparable Swiss-based security specialist serving regulated financial and government customers, though focused on a different sub-segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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