intersoft consulting services

What intersoft consulting services does

intersoft consulting services AG is a Hamburg-based, privately-held German consulting firm specializing in three interconnected regulatory disciplines: data protection (Datenschutz/DSGVO), information security (ISO 27001, IT-Grundschutz, NIS-2, DORA, TISAX), and IT forensics including 24/7 incident response. Founded in 2004 and structured as an Aktiengesellschaft, the company employs 120+ staff and deploys 70+ specialized consultants — a mix of fully qualified lawyers (Volljuristen), TÜV-certified data protection officers, and GIAC-certified IT forensics experts — from five German offices (Hamburg headquarters, Berlin, Munich, Stuttgart, Cologne). It holds ISO 9001, ISO 27001, and ISO 27701 certifications issued by TÜV NORD, is registered with the BvD (German Data Protection Officers Association, No. 100082), and is a BSI-recognized APT response provider.

The firm's core technology is the proprietary Guardileo Suite, a data protection management software platform for GDPR documentation, processing activity registers, TOM records, and contract management, complemented by Guardileo Trainer, an e-learning module for employee data protection training with progress tracking and certification. These software products anchor recurring engagements but are positioned as enablers of consulting services rather than standalone SaaS revenue drivers. The company also operates content properties (Dr. Datenschutz blog and podcast, dsgvo-gesetz.de) that drive organic SEO and inbound leads.

Commercially, intersoft operates a sales-led, direct-only go-to-market with no channel partners. Revenue is primarily subscription/recurring-retainer based via external DPO mandates and group DPO placements, supplemented by project-based consulting in information security and IT forensics. The company serves over 1,000 customers across diverse verticals — automotive, pharmaceutical, healthcare, logistics, food & beverage, energy, media, technology, manufacturing, retail, and public sector — with named logos spanning large multinationals (Hyundai Motorsport, Sanofi, MAERSK, Danone, Celonis) through mid-market and public-sector clients. Pricing is quote-based; only specific event-based offerings (e.g., the €390 Microsoft 365 security webinar) carry disclosed price points.

Name

intersoft consulting services

Legal name

intersoft consulting services AG

Website

https://intersoft-consulting.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

intersoft consulting services AG is a Hamburg-based German consulting firm offering integrated data protection, information security, and IT forensics advisory to over 1,000 enterprise and mid-market customers across Germany, anchored by proprietary Guardileo compliance software and 70+ specialized consultants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Data Protection & Information Security Consulting

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Risk, Compliance & Internal Controls Consulting (BPAHACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cybersecurity & Identity Consulting (BPAHAEAG), Enterprise Security Strategy & Program Advisory (BPAKADAA)

Keywords

• Data protection consulting
• Information security advisory
• IT forensics services
• GDPR compliance services
• External data protection officer

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Consulting Services (Datenschutz, Informationssicherheit, IT-Forensik): Professional consulting engagements providing external data protection officers, information security officer services, IT forensics, and related advisory. Primarily subscription/recurring retainer model for ongoing DPO mandates, supplemented by project-based consulting engagements. Served through 70+ specialized consultants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

intersoft consulting services AG delivers professional consulting services across three integrated disciplines: data protection (external DPO mandates, GDPR/DSGVO consulting, documentation, training), information security (ISO 27001, IT-Grundschutz, NIS-2, DORA, TISAX advisory, external CISO), and IT forensics (24/7 incident response, penetration testing, SOC services, darknet monitoring). The firm also sells a proprietary data protection management software suite (Guardileo Suite) and an e-learning platform (Guardileo Trainer) to support its consulting engagements.

Product overview

intersoft consulting services AG offers a unified consulting services portfolio centered on data protection, information security, and IT forensics. The core offering includes the Guardileo Suite as a proprietary data protection management software platform, with Guardileo Trainer as an e-learning add-on module. These are complemented by professional consulting services covering external data protection officer placement, data protection training, information security consulting (including ISO 27001, IT-Grundschutz, NIS-2, TISAX, DORA compliance), IT forensics with 24/7 emergency response, and whistleblowing systems. The company operates from five German locations serving over 1,000 customers across various industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Guardileo: Data protection management software suite offered by intersoft consulting services AG
• Dr. Datenschutz
• Guardileo Trainer

Products and services

• Guardileo Suite Proprietary data protection management software platform that centralizes GDPR/DSGVO compliance documentation, processing activity registers, TOM records, contract management, and audit preparation. Sold to organizations seeking to streamline ongoing data protection workflows, often bundled with the firm's consulting engagements.
• Guardileo Trainer Interactive e-learning platform for employee data protection training with progress tracking, automated testing, certification, and integration with company workflows. Sold as a standalone software product for organizations conducting regular privacy awareness training.
• Externer Datenschutzbeauftragter (External Data Protection Officer) Recurring external data protection officer mandate services delivered by qualified Volljuristen and certified DPOs across Hamburg, Berlin, München, Stuttgart, and Köln. Includes Konzerndatenschutzbeauftragter (group-level DPO) variants. Sold to organizations required to appoint a DPO under DSGVO Art. 37.
• Datenschutzberatung (Data Protection Consulting) Project-based GDPR/DSGVO consulting services covering data protection documentation, processing activity register creation and maintenance, TOM documentation, DSGVO audit preparation, and ongoing data protection coordination. Sold to mid-market and enterprise clients needing ad hoc or supplemental privacy support.
• Datenschutz-Schulung (Data Protection Training) Employee data protection training services delivered as in-person, online, or hybrid formats with customized content by department. Sold to organizations seeking to fulfill Art. 39 GDPR staff awareness obligations through structured training programs.
• Informationssicherheit-Beratung (Information Security Consulting) Information security consulting services including ISO 27001 certification support, IT-Grundschutz implementation, DORA compliance, NIS-2 consultation, TISAX certification, and external CISO/external information security officer engagements. Sold to enterprise and mid-market clients across regulated industries.
• IT-Forensik Services IT forensics services including 24/7 emergency hotline, incident response retainer, incident management, SOC services, penetration testing, darknet monitoring, IT forensic analyses, and BSI-recognized APT response. Sold to organizations needing pre-breach preparedness and post-incident investigation capabilities.
• Whistleblowing-Hotline GDPR-compliant whistleblower reporting system and hotline management service for organizations required to maintain internal reporting channels under EU Whistleblower Directive and German HinSchG. Sold as a managed reporting-channel service.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,000 customers served across Germany
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers39 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited CompanyminorGTM or Marketing Partnerintersoft consulting maintains a corporate page on LinkedIn for information and communication. A joint controller agreement (Art. 26 GDPR) is in place with LinkedIn for Page Insights analytics. The company uses LinkedIn as a marketing and brand presence channel.
• NEW WORK SE (XING)minorGTM or Marketing Partnerintersoft consulting maintains a corporate page on XING (NEW WORK SE, Hamburg) for professional networking and brand presence. A joint controller agreement (Art. 26 GDPR) is in place with XING for Page Insights.
• Twitter International Unlimited Company (X)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCompany maintains a presence on X (formerly Twitter) for information and customer communication. X is used as a social media channel alongside LinkedIn and XING.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• msg systems AG: Large German IT and security consultancy with a strong DACH compliance practice — competes for the same enterprise ISO 27001, NIS-2, and DORA engagements, though at significantly larger scale.
• PwC Germany: Big 4 firm with a major German privacy, cybersecurity, and risk practice — competes for the largest enterprise and regulated-industry compliance mandates alongside intersoft.
• Deloitte Germany: Big 4 firm with German risk, privacy, and cyber practices — directly competes for large GDPR, NIS-2, and DORA advisory engagements across regulated industries.
• secunet Security Networks AG: Listed German cybersecurity specialist offering consulting, managed security, and IT forensics — overlaps with intersoft's information security and IT forensics lines, but does not offer DPO services.

Direct peers

• Datenschutz Nord GmbH: German data protection and IT security consultancy offering external DPO services, ISO 27001 advisory, and IT forensics — the closest direct competitor to intersoft's integrated three-pillar model in DACH.
• Datatree AG: DACH-based data protection and information security consultancy providing external DPO, IT security, and IT forensics services — directly comparable integrated offering to intersoft, headquartered in Germany.
• Vogel & Partner Rechtsanwälte mbB: German law firm specializing in data protection, IT law, and compliance — a direct competitor particularly for legal-driven external DPO mandates in regulated industries.
• UIMC Dr. Schweizer & Kollegen GmbH: German data protection and compliance consultancy delivering external DPO mandates, ISO 27001, and security advisory — competes directly for the same mid-market and enterprise DPO mandate pool.

Emerging players

• OneTrust: Global privacy and GRC software platform — competes with the Guardileo Suite in privacy management tooling and increasingly offers adjacent compliance workflow automation relevant to intersoft's enterprise customers.
• EQS Group (Euronext Corporate Solutions): German-rooted compliance SaaS provider covering whistleblowing, regulatory disclosure, and compliance workflows — adjacent competitor to Guardileo Suite and a potential partner for compliance digitization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/intersoft-consulting-services-ag
• Xx.com/Dr_Datenschutz

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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