Wise security Global

What Wise security Global does

Wise Security Global is a Spain-based cybersecurity services and technology provider operating as the specialized cybersecurity business unit of Var Group SPA. Headquartered in Barcelona with a registered office in Bilbao, the company has been active since 2014 and employs between 101 and 250 staff, serving medium-to-large enterprise customers primarily in the Spanish market. Its offering is organized across five technology areas — Managed Detection & Response (Wise CSOC), Governance Risk & Compliance (Wise CISOaaS, including a virtual CISO service), Blockchain Technology (the Gartner-recognized DefinitiveID® decentralized identity solution and the Blockchain Stamper timestamping service), Digital Evidence & Electronic Signature, and Offensive Cybersecurity (ethical hacking and penetration testing) — plus a Cyber Business Driven Tech advisory line.

The company monetizes through three streams: recurring managed services (Wise CSOC subscriptions and contracts), professional services engagements (GRC consulting, penetration testing, strategic security planning), and licensing of proprietary technology platforms such as DefinitiveID® and Blockchain Stamper. Documented customers include Cádiz CF, a professional football club using DefinitiveID® for cross-service identity management, and Avatel Telecom, which deployed Wise CSOC to elevate its cybersecurity posture. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales, leveraging Var Group's established relationships, case-study-driven content marketing, and Gartner recognition of DefinitiveID® as credibility signals. The company is privately held, GDPR-compliant, and has no disclosed external funding or M&A activity.

Name

Wise security Global

Legal name

Wise Security (operated by Var Group SPA)

Website

https://wsg127.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Wise Security Global is a Spain-based cybersecurity services firm and specialized business unit of Var Group SPA, offering managed detection and response, governance/risk/compliance, blockchain-based digital identity (DefinitiveID®), digital evidence, and offensive security services to medium and large enterprise customers primarily in Spain.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity Services

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Decentralized Identity (DID) & Verifiable Credentials (BPAMAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Privacy, Data Protection & Compliance (zk compliance, GDPR/PII handling) (FSAPAJAM), Identity Verification & Proofing (IDV, KYC, Biometrics) (HDADAAAF)

Keywords

• Managed detection response
• Blockchain identity solutions
• Penetration testing services
• Governance risk compliance
• Digital evidence management

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Managed Detection & Response (Wise CSOC): Recurring managed security services providing continuous monitoring, threat detection, and incident response capabilities on a subscription or contract basis.
2. Professional Cybersecurity Services: Consulting and implementation services for governance risk compliance, offensive security testing, and strategic security planning.
3. Technology Solutions (Blockchain, Digital Evidence): Licensing and deployment of proprietary technology platforms including DefinitiveID® blockchain identity solutions and digital evidence management systems.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Wise Security Global provides enterprise cybersecurity services and proprietary technology products across five areas: managed detection and response (Wise CSOC), blockchain-based decentralized digital identity (DefinitiveID®) and timestamping (Blockchain Stamper), governance risk and compliance (Wise CISOaaS), digital evidence and electronic signature management, and offensive cybersecurity including ethical hacking and penetration testing. Offerings are delivered to medium and large organizations as recurring managed services, professional consulting engagements, and technology licensing.

Product overview

Wise Security Global, operating as a specialized business unit of Var Group, offers a comprehensive cybersecurity product and service portfolio organized around two core perspectives: trust and security. The portfolio includes Wise CSOC for managed detection and response, Wise CISOaaS for virtual CISO services, DefinitiveID® and Blockchain Stamper for blockchain-based identity and timestamping solutions, Digital Evidence with electronic signature capabilities, Offensive Cybersecurity services including penetration testing, and Business Driven Tech for strategic cybersecurity consulting. The offering fuses operational security services with strategic advisory capabilities, addressing all dimensions of cybersecurity from technical implementation to executive governance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DefinitiveID®: Decentralized digital identity solution with blockchain technology that preserves privacy. Recognized by Gartner for innovation.
• Blockchain Stamper
• Wise CSOC
• Wise CISOaaS
• Cyber Business Driven Tech

Products and services

• Wise CSOC (Managed Detection & Response) Managed Detection & Response service providing 24/7 cybersecurity monitoring, continuous threat detection, and incident response capabilities for organizations that need professional SOC operations without building them in-house.
• DefinitiveID® Decentralized digital identity solution using blockchain technology that preserves privacy and enables users to maintain control over their identity across different services, replacing centralized identity systems.
• Blockchain Stamper Blockchain-based timestamping and certification service that provides cryptographic proof of existence and integrity for digital assets, documents, and other digital records.
• Wise CISOaaS Virtual Chief Information Security Officer service providing strategic cybersecurity leadership, risk management, governance, and compliance advisory for organizations that need executive-level security direction without a full-time CISO hire.
• Digital Evidence and Electronic Signature Electronic signature and digital evidence management solutions that ensure document authenticity, integrity, and legal compliance for organizations that need to manage legally significant digital records.
• Offensive Cybersecurity / Hacking Services Ethical hacking and penetration testing services that proactively identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in client environments to strengthen organizational security posture before they are exploited.
• [Cyber] Business Driven Tech Strategic cybersecurity services including regulatory and standards advisory, strategic security planning, and ongoing support and maintenance of cybersecurity products for enterprise clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Organizations using Wise CSOC can detect threats and react in a timely manner, achieving cybersecure positioning

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Var GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerVar Group is the parent company of Wise Security. Wise Security operates as Var Group's specialized business unit for cybersecurity within their broader digital transformation portfolio. Var Group positions Wise Security as their digital security leadership brand, providing global experience and sector-specific expertise that enables Wise Security to deliver innovative and customized 360-degree services.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• S2 Grupo: Spanish-headquartered cybersecurity specialist offering managed security services, ethical hacking, and GRC to large Spanish enterprises and public-sector organizations; the closest direct peer to Wise Security by geography, service mix, and target customer.
• Innotec Security: Spanish cybersecurity firm providing offensive security, managed detection, and identity services to enterprise and public-sector clients, overlapping with Wise's CSOC, ethical hacking, and GRC offerings in the same Spanish market.
• Ackcent Cybersecurity: European cybersecurity provider with a strong presence in Spain and the Iberian market delivering managed detection and response, offensive security, and cyber risk services — directly comparable in service portfolio and enterprise focus to Wise Security.

Regional players

• Telefónica Tech (ElevenPaths): The cybersecurity arm of Spain's incumbent telco, offering MDR, identity, and managed security services across Iberia and Latin America; competes with Wise in the Spanish enterprise and public-sector market while also serving a broader regional footprint.

Emerging players

• Arctic Wolf: Pure-play MDR/managed detection provider competing head-on with Wise CSOC; relevant for benchmarking the recurring managed-security model Wise is pursuing, though operating globally rather than Spain-only.
• eSentire: Pure-play MDR specialist with a channel-led enterprise go-to-market; comparable to Wise CSOC in product category and customer type (mid-market and enterprise security operations buyers).

Broad incumbents

• CrowdStrike: Global cybersecurity platform with a leading MDR/EDR offering (Falcon Complete) that competes with Wise CSOC and also offers identity threat protection that overlaps with Wise's identity and compliance portfolio.
• Palo Alto Networks: Broad cybersecurity platform with Unit 42 offensive security, MDR, and identity/security operations offerings; a relevant incumbent benchmark for pricing, scale, and platform competition against Wise's portfolio.
• IBM Security: Global incumbent offering managed security services, GRC, identity and access management, and offensive testing; competes with Wise in regulated enterprise and public-sector accounts across Europe.

Others

• Accenture Security: Global consulting-led cybersecurity practice delivering GRC, offensive security, identity, and managed services to large enterprises; relevant for benchmarking the professional-services and CISOaaS portion of Wise's portfolio rather than head-to-head product competition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/WSG127

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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