What Clone Systems does

Clone Systems, Inc. is a Philadelphia-headquartered managed security service provider founded in 1998, operating as a PCI DSS Level 1 certified Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV). The company delivers a managed cybersecurity and PCI compliance platform organized around three pillars: SECURE (24/7 SOC-as-a-Service, SIEM with EDR, Managed IPS, XDR, MDR, EDR, Log Management, and Security Orchestration), SCAN (automated, continuous, and managed penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, website security scanning, and dark web probing), and RESELL (white-label PCI ASV scanning portals for QSAs, hosting providers, payment processors, and other verticals). Its CloneGuard platform integrates these capabilities into a single stack, performs 45M+ vulnerability checks per day and uncovers 7M+ vulnerabilities daily, and is integrated with 20+ enterprise security and IT vendors (Check Point, Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Juniper, CrowdStrike, Okta, Proofpoint, Qualys, SentinelOne, McAfee, Symantec, and others).

The company serves more than 1,000 businesses globally across enterprise (e.g., Intel, IBM, Coca-Cola, American Express, Vodafone, Lufthansa, 7-Eleven, American Airlines, 3M, Chevron, BMW, Carrefour, Fiserv) and SMB segments, with CloneGuard ONE specifically packaged for the SMB tier. It operates a hybrid go-to-market combining direct enterprise sales (scheduled demos, phone, email) with a white-label channel program that delivers branded merchant portals, APIs, and revenue sharing to QSA, hosting, and payment processor partners. Revenue is generated primarily through recurring subscriptions for managed security and PCI scanning services, plus licensing and revenue share from white-label deployments, with self-serve online purchase available for PCI scanning, penetration testing, and website security scanning.

Clone Systems maintains corporate operations in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and a European regional office in Larnaca, Cyprus. It is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, funding rounds, or acquisitions in the source data, and operates with a headcount band of 11-50 employees under founder and president George Nianios.

Name

Clone Systems

Legal name

Clone Systems, Inc.

Website

https://clone-systems.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Clone Systems is a Philadelphia-based managed security service provider offering SOC-as-a-Service, SIEM with EDR, managed IPS, penetration testing, and PCI DSS Level 1 scanning for 1,000+ enterprise and SMB customers globally, distributed via direct sales and a white-label reseller program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed Cybersecurity Services

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Security Systems Services (56162)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Security Audits & Compliance (ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA, SOX) (BPAKADAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cyber Recovery & Ransomware-Resilient Backup Services (BPAEALAG)

Keywords

• Managed cybersecurity services
• PCI compliance scanning
• Penetration testing
• Vulnerability management
• Security operations center

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Managed Security Services Subscription: Recurring subscription-based revenue from SOC as a Service, SIEM with EDR, Managed IPS, MDR, and continuous monitoring services. Services are billed on a recurring basis typically monthly or annually.
2. PCI Compliance Scanning: On-demand and subscription-based PCI ASV scanning services for merchants and service providers needing PCI DSS compliance. Offered both as direct purchase and through white-label reseller arrangements.
3. Penetration Testing Services: One-time and subscription-based penetration testing including automated scripted pen tests, continuous penetration testing, and managed penetration testing services.
4. Vulnerability Assessment: One-time scanning services for vulnerability assessment and website security scanning, with options for single purchases or ongoing monitoring subscriptions.
5. White-Label Licensing: Revenue sharing model where partners (QSAs, hosting providers, payment processors) white-label the PCI scanning platform under their own branding. Clone Systems provides the infrastructure while partners control pricing and customer relationships, sharing revenue from scans.
6. Website Trust Seal: Annual subscription for trust seal certification at $185/year, demonstrating continuous security validation to website visitors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Clone Systems is a managed cybersecurity service provider offering real-time threat detection, vulnerability assessment, and PCI DSS compliance scanning through its CloneGuard platform. Core offerings include SOC-as-a-Service, SIEM with EDR, Managed IPS, automated and continuous penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, website security scanning, and dark web probing. The company also operates a white-label PCI ASV scanning platform that enables partners such as QSAs, hosting providers, and payment processors to deliver branded compliance services.

Product overview

Clone Systems is a managed cybersecurity solutions provider offering a comprehensive security platform organized around three core pillars: SECURE (monitoring and protection), SCAN (vulnerability assessment and penetration testing), and RESELL (white-label services). The primary products include SOC as a Service, SIEM with EDR, and Managed IPS Service under the CloneGuard brand umbrella. The scanning portfolio encompasses penetration testing services (automated, continuous, and managed), PCI Compliance Scanning as a PCI DSS Level 1 certified Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV), Vulnerability Assessment, Website Security Scanning, and Dark Web Probing. Additional security operations products include Security Orchestration, Extended Detection and Response (XDR), Managed Detection and Response (MDR), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), and Log Management. The company also offers white-label PCI solutions for hosting providers, payment processors, QSAs, and custom industries through a partner reseller program. CloneGuard ONE serves as the unified SMB security platform combining multiple capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CloneGuard One: The only complete enterprise security solution for all small-to-medium sized businesses
• CloneGuard Security Monitoring
• CloneGuard Security Scanning
• CloneGuard Enterprise Security

Products and services

• SOC as a Service 24/7 managed Security Operations Center providing real-time threat detection, monitoring, and incident response for businesses.
• SIEM with EDR SIEM platform combined with EDR capabilities that correlates historical and real-time security information to identify and prevent emerging threats across the enterprise.
• Managed IPS Service Intrusion Prevention Service that monitors networks in real-time to detect and prevent threats and vulnerability exploitation.
• CloneGuard ONE Complete enterprise security solution designed specifically for small-to-medium businesses, bundling SOC monitoring, SIEM, EDR, and other protections in a single integrated platform.
• Automated Scripted PenTest On-demand automated penetration testing service that performs real-world attack simulations on infrastructure to identify vulnerabilities and provide remediation recommendations.
• Continuous Penetration Testing Ongoing penetration testing solution that continuously tests infrastructure for vulnerabilities to keep businesses safe from cyber threats.
• Managed Penetration Testing Expert-led penetration testing service that identifies threats through manual and automated attack simulations performed by security specialists.
• PCI Compliance Scanning PCI DSS Approved Scanning Vendor service that enables organizations to comply with PCI Security Standards Council requirements and safeguard customer payment data through external vulnerability scanning.
• Vulnerability Assessment Service that evaluates infrastructure security to identify vulnerabilities and provides recommendations for security improvement.
• Website Security Scanning Scanning service that secures websites from external threats and achieves compliance through comprehensive security assessment.
• Dark Web Probing Service that detects if a company's sensitive data has been exposed on the dark web through continuous monitoring and probing.
• Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Solution that detects and responds to malicious operations across the IT stack, including endpoint, network, and cloud deployments.
• Managed Detection and Response (MDR) 24x7 active monitoring service with intelligence-based threat detection that helps organizations quickly respond and remediate detected threats through dedicated SOC analysts.
• Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Advanced endpoint threat protection that protects endpoints in real-time by identifying and preventing cyber attacks through correlated threat intelligence.
• Log Management Log collection and aggregation service that aggregates, parses, and analyzes logs from multiple sources including operating systems, applications, networks, endpoints, containers, virtualization, and cloud environments.
• Vulnerability Remediation Module Module for faster and more efficient vulnerability remediation with risk prioritization, filtering, sorting, and multi-vendor environment support.
• Website Trust Seal Security trust seal service that increases website trust by displaying a verified security status seal with validation reports accessible to visitors.
• White-Label PCI for QSAs White-label PCI compliance scanning solution for Qualified Security Assessors, allowing QSAs to offer branded PCI scanning services with revenue sharing arrangements.
• White-Label PCI for Custom Industries Custom white-label PCI portal solution for businesses across industries, fully branded to reflect company identity while meeting PCI Security Standards Council requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• 45M+ vulnerability checks performed daily across global customer base
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration23 records

AI capability3 records

Feature14 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Qualified Security Assessors (QSAs)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorQSA companies white-label Clone Systems' PCI ASV scanning infrastructure to offer branded compliance services to their clients. Partners maintain customer relationships and control pricing while Clone Systems manages scanning engine, compliance reporting, and PCI-certified infrastructure.
• Hosting ProviderscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWeb hosting companies resell white-label PCI compliance scanning services to their merchant customers using Clone Systems' PCI DSS Level 1-certified infrastructure. Partners receive branded merchant portals and API access.
• Payment ProcessorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPayment processing companies offer white-label PCI scanning services to merchants as a value-added compliance solution, utilizing Clone Systems' certified scanning platform with customizable branding.
• Custom Industry PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVarious industries create custom white-label PCI portals tailored to their specific branding requirements using Clone Systems' platform, allowing any industry vertical to offer compliance services.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Qualys: Cloud-based vulnerability management and PCI ASV scanning platform with strong scanning-engine scale and enterprise reach — directly overlaps Clone Systems' vulnerability scanning and PCI compliance products.
• Tenable: Enterprise vulnerability management (Nessus/Tenable.sc) and PCI scanning vendor serving regulated enterprises — directly comparable scanning infrastructure and compliance use cases.
• Arctic Wolf: Venture-backed MDR/SOC-as-a-Service provider for SMB and mid-market, offering managed detection, response, and security operations — a directly competing managed-security offering with similar customer profile.
• eSentire: Pure-play MDR and managed security services provider for mid-market and enterprise — directly comparable 24/7 SOC, detection, and response offering.
• SecurityScorecard: Continuous security ratings, vulnerability scanning, and third-party risk platform — overlapping vulnerability assessment and PCI-adjacent compliance scanning workflows for enterprise customers.
• Rapid7: SIEM, vulnerability management, and managed detection provider (InsightIDR, InsightVM) — closely overlaps Clone Systems' SIEM/EDR and vulnerability scanning stack.
• Alert Logic: Managed detection, response, and compliance services for hybrid cloud and on-prem environments — direct MSSP competitor targeting similar mid-market and enterprise customers.
• Trustwave: MSSP and PCI ASV scanning provider serving enterprises and mid-market with managed security, compliance scanning, and incident response — the closest direct competitor to Clone Systems' combined managed-security + PCI compliance bundle.

Broad incumbents

• Secureworks: Large MSSP and MDR provider (Taegis platform) serving global enterprises with managed SOC, XDR, and compliance services — a broader incumbent with overlapping managed-security capabilities.
• CrowdStrike: Dominant endpoint/EDR/XDR platform (Falcon) with expanding MDR and log-management capabilities — a scaled incumbent whose platform expansion poses long-term competitive pressure on point-MSSPs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/clonesystemsinc
• Facebookfacebook.com/clonesystemsinc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/clone-systems-inc-

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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