Cinia Group

What Cinia Group does

Cinia Group (legal entity Cinia Oy) is a Finnish privately-held provider of critical digital infrastructure services, organized around four solution pillars: cybersecurity (CSOC, SIEM, MDR, OT security, threat intelligence, and a managed DDoS protection service), network and connectivity (24/7 NOC, international connectivity, submarine cable operations, IoT, and the proprietary cEye monitoring solution), data center services, and custom software development delivered primarily from a Tampere unit of approximately 40 employees. The company operates international submarine cable systems via its wholly-owned C-Lion1 Oy subsidiary and pursues European expansion through Cinia Cloud GmbH, headquartered in Eschborn, Germany.

The technology stack centers on 24/7 Security Operations and Network Operations Centers with AI-driven analytics, including integration with Nokia's Deepfield Defender for network-embedded DDoS detection and mitigation across backbone and submarine cable infrastructure. Internal AI capabilities span natural language processing, knowledge retrieval across dark-web and geopolitical sources, anomaly detection, and process automation for analyst triage. The product portfolio is delivered as managed services rather than standalone software, with deep custom integrations into customer environments such as the ERICA emergency response system, Caruna's operational telecom network, and Pihlajalinna's healthcare data center.

Cinia's business model is sales-led and quote-based, targeting Finnish enterprises, government agencies, and critical infrastructure operators directly through specialized professional teams and named account managers. Revenue is generated through managed services contracts, professional software development, and long-cycle infrastructure engagements, with nine Finnish offices supporting regional coverage and no apparent channel or marketplace distribution. The customer base is anchored in energy, emergency services, healthcare, aviation, and shipbuilding, with referenceable logos including Hätäkeskuslaitos, Finavia, Caruna, Rauma Shipyard, Pihlajalinna, and Sydänsairaala. No revenue figures, funding rounds, or ownership disclosures are present in the available data, representing a material information gap.

Name

Cinia Group

Legal name

Cinia Oy

Website

https://cinia.fi

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Cinia Group is a Finnish provider of cybersecurity, connectivity, data center, and custom software services for enterprises, government agencies, and critical infrastructure operators, operating 24/7 CSOC and NOC services and international submarine cable systems.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed Cybersecurity and Connectivity Services

NAICS

Satellite Telecommunications (517410)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Communications Services, Nec (4899), Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813)

akta.pro primary industry

Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) & NERC-CIP Compliance (HDADAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cloud Identity Entitlement Management (CIEM) (HDADADAD)

Keywords

• Managed cybersecurity services
• Critical infrastructure connectivity
• Managed DDoS protection
• Network operations center
• Custom software development

Headquarters

HQ city

Helsinki

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Managed Security Services: 24/7 managed DDoS protection and cybersecurity monitoring services delivered through CSOC, providing continuous protection against modern cyberattacks targeting essential services and critical infrastructure.
2. Network and Connectivity Solutions: High-availability connectivity services including international connectivity, data center connections, cloud connections, and critical information networks for enterprises and public sector organizations.
3. Software Development and Digital Services: Custom software development, digital services, and ongoing software services for demanding professional use cases, including healthcare IT systems and critical infrastructure applications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cinia provides managed cybersecurity, high-availability network connectivity, data center, and custom software development services to Finnish enterprises, public sector organizations, and critical infrastructure operators. Its portfolio centers on a 24/7 Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC) and Network Operations Center (NOC), international connectivity via submarine cable systems, secure data center solutions, and bespoke software for demanding professional environments. Revenue is generated through managed service contracts, professional services, and recurring connectivity agreements.

Product overview

Cinia is a Finnish provider of critical digital environment security and high-availability connectivity and software solutions. The company operates a platform-plus-services architecture organized into four main solution areas: Cybersecurity (including CSOC, SIEM, MDR, OT Security, Managed DDoS Protection, and Threat Intelligence), Network and Connectivity (including NOC, International Connectivity, and cEye monitoring), Digital Services and Software Development (custom software, healthcare solutions), and Data Center Solutions. The Cybersecurity portfolio centers on AI-driven detection and response services, while the Network solutions provide critical infrastructure connectivity including international submarine cable systems. The company recently expanded its portfolio through the Nokia partnership to include managed DDoS protection services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC) 24/7 managed cyber security monitoring, threat detection, and incident response service for Finnish organizations, combining AI-driven analytics and automation with human analyst expertise to protect critical systems from modern cyberattacks.
• Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Managed detection and response service providing proactive threat hunting and incident response capabilities for customer environments, delivered as a subscription managed by Cinia.
• SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) Centralized security monitoring and threat detection solution aggregating events across customer environments to support incident investigation and compliance reporting.
• Managed DDoS Protection Fully managed 24/7 DDoS protection service that safeguards critical infrastructure networks, including backbone networks and international submarine cable systems, against modern volumetric and application-layer attacks using AI-based detection.
• OT Security Operational technology security solutions designed to protect industrial control systems and critical infrastructure environments from cyber threats.
• Microsoft Security Managed Services Managed services for Microsoft security products covering configuration, monitoring, and response for organizations standardized on the Microsoft security stack.
• Vulnerability Management Service for identifying, assessing, prioritizing, and managing security vulnerabilities across customer IT and OT environments.
• Digital Risk Management and Threat Intelligence Proactive threat intelligence service that monitors digital risks, analyzes threat actors, and provides early warning of potential cyberattacks for customer organizations.
• Network Operations Center (NOC) 24/7 network monitoring and management service ensuring availability, performance, and operational continuity of business-critical networks for enterprise and public sector customers.
• International Connectivity International network connection services including submarine cable capacity operated via subsidiary C-Lion1 Oy, providing critical cross-border connectivity for Finnish organizations.
• cEye Monitoring Solution Network monitoring solution delivering predictive maintenance and situational awareness across customer network environments, complementing NOC services.
• Data Center Solutions Secure data center services combining private and public cloud benefits into hybrid solutions, with capacity management, monitoring, maintenance, backup, and cyber vault capabilities for Finnish customers.
• Custom Software Development Custom software development and ongoing software services for demanding professional use cases, including healthcare information systems, public sector platforms, and industrial applications, primarily delivered by the Tampere software unit.
• Analytics Platforms Data analytics platforms enabling organizations to leverage data for decision-making, operational development, and sustainable growth.
• Secure AI Solutions AI solutions designed for secure environments, including closed and air-gapped systems where cloud-based AI services are not viable options, addressing Finnish organizations' digital sovereignty needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• AI can reduce cyber disruption investigation time from weeks to minutes
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 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 capability7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• NokiacoreTechnology or Integration · 16 April 2026Strategic partnership to deliver advanced managed DDoS protection services for Finland's critical infrastructure. The collaboration leverages Nokia's AI-based Deepfield Defender technology with Cinia's 24/7 Security Operations Center capabilities. The service provides network-embedded detection and mitigation for backbone networks and international submarine cable systems, establishing a new managed security service provider model.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Dragos: Pure-play OT/ICS cybersecurity vendor serving critical infrastructure operators globally; directly comparable to Cinia's OT Security and Critical Infrastructure Protection offerings.
• Nixu (DNV Cyber): Nordic-headquartered cybersecurity services firm with strong overlap to Cinia's CSOC, MDR and OT security offerings and a similar focus on Finnish and Nordic regulated buyers.
• Loihde: Finnish provider of IT services, cybersecurity and connectivity solutions to enterprises and the public sector; directly comparable in customer segment and managed services offering to Cinia.
• SSH Communications Security: Finnish cybersecurity vendor selling privileged access, encryption and zero-trust solutions to enterprise and public-sector customers, overlapping Cinia's identity and infrastructure security positioning.
• TietoEVRY (now Tieto): Nordic IT services and software house serving Finnish enterprises, public sector and healthcare with connectivity, data center and managed services offerings that compete head-to-head with Cinia's network and software units.
• WithSecure (formerly F-Secure Corporation): Finnish-origin cybersecurity vendor with managed detection, incident response and threat intelligence services that directly overlap Cinia's CSOC and threat intel portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Arctic Wolf: Global managed detection and response provider operating a 24/7 SOC model that closely parallels Cinia's CSOC, with growing presence in Nordic regulated markets.
• Telia Finland: Large incumbent telecom serving Finnish enterprises and public sector with connectivity, cloud and managed security; competes with Cinia in regulated-buyer connectivity and data center segments.
• Elisa: Major Finnish telecom operator offering enterprise connectivity, data center and security services at much greater scale than Cinia, with overlapping critical-infrastructure and enterprise customer base.
• DNA (Telenor Finland): Finnish mobile and fixed network operator with enterprise and public-sector offerings that overlap with Cinia's connectivity and NOC service lines.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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