In-Sec-M

Name

In-Sec-M

Legal name

In-Sec-M

Website

https://insecm.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity Cluster / Industry Association Services

NAICS

Security Systems Services (56162)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Cybersecurity Operations Outsourcing (SOC / SecOps) (BPAEAMAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Security Operations Center (SOC) as a Service (BPAEADAB)

Keywords

• Cybersecurity cluster services
• SME cybersecurity support
• International trade missions
• Membership ecosystem network
• Cybersecurity expertise directory

Headquarters

HQ city

Gatineau

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: In-Sec-M operates as a federal non-profit organization. The primary revenue appears to come from membership fees, where organizations join the cluster to access the network, business opportunities, and ecosystem benefits. Members include solution providers, consultants, government agencies, startups, research centers, educational institutions, and other cybersecurity stakeholders.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

In-Sec-M is a federal non-profit cybersecurity cluster organization that aggregates Canada's cybersecurity ecosystem across solution providers, independent consultants, government agencies, start-ups, research centers, and educational institutions. Its core offerings include a pan-Canadian member network, cybersecurity expertise directories connecting organizations with qualified experts, the PARI cybersecurity support program for SMEs delivered in partnership with NRC IRAP, and international trade missions that help Canadian cybersecurity companies access foreign markets.

Product overview

In-Sec-M is the Canadian cybersecurity cluster (la grappe canadienne de la cybersécurité), a federal non-profit organization founded in 2017 at the suggestion of the National Research Council of Canada. Rather than offering a single unified product, In-Sec-M operates as a coordination and support organization providing an ecosystem of services including the PARI CNRC Cybersecurity Support Program for SMEs, International Trade Missions, Cybersecurity Expert Directory and Supplier Network, monthly Newsletters and quarterly Seminars/Webinars, and International Business Development Strategy with Market Fact Sheets. The organization connects organizations with cybersecurity needs to expert solutions through its pan-Canadian network of over 200 members, facilitating market penetration and innovation in the Canadian cybersecurity industry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PARI: Cybersecurity support program for SMEs in partnership with NRC IRAP (National Research Council Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program)

Products and services

• SME Cybersecurity Support Program A support program providing cybersecurity assistance to Canadian small and medium enterprises, helping them access expertise and technological solutions to protect against cyberattacks, comply with security standards, and develop secure architectures.
• PARI NRC IRAP Cybersecurity Support Program for SMEs A collaborative support program with the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) providing cybersecurity consulting services to SMEs, including protection against cyberattacks, compliance with security laws and standards, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, compliance coaching, and security architecture development.
• International Trade Missions Organized annual trade missions to international markets (South Korea, Poland, Lithuania, Estonia, France, UK, Belgium, Mexico, Italy, Singapore, Malaysia) to help Canadian cybersecurity companies develop technology partnerships, access new markets, and increase exports.
• Cybersecurity Expertise Directory and Supplier/Subcontractor Bank Maintained directories (Répertoires d'expertises en cybersécurité and Banque de fournisseurs/sous-traitants) of qualified Canadian cybersecurity experts and suppliers, enabling organizations to find providers based on competence, availability, and proximity.
• In-Sec-M Cluster Membership Membership offering that aggregates Canada's cybersecurity ecosystem, connecting more than 200 members (solution providers, consultants, government agencies, start-ups, research centers, and educational institutions) with network access, business referrals, partnership opportunities, and international expansion support.
• International Business Development Strategy and Market Fact Sheets An international business development strategy for Canada's cybersecurity industry aimed at diversifying exports beyond the United States, accompanied by market fact sheets covering Benelux, Brazil, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Mexico, Poland, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Switzerland, Thailand, and the United Kingdom.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,000 Canadian companies benefit annually from the expertise of an In-Sec-M partner
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and support.

• National Research Council Canada (CNRC/NRC) - PARIcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017In-Sec-M collaborates with the National Research Council of Canada's Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) to provide cybersecurity consulting and support services to small and medium enterprises. Through this partnership, PARI clients can access personalized cybersecurity consultation services including vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, compliance coaching, and security architecture development. The program aims to reduce cyberattack impacts and enhance SME competitiveness in domestic and international markets.
• Federal and Provincial GovernmentscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn-Sec-M works in collaboration with federal and provincial governments to design and implement cybersecurity assistance programs, initiatives for cyber resilience, and personal information protection programs. The organization leverages government relationships to support innovation players in seeking financing or strategic international partners.
• CanExportsupportGTM or Marketing PartnerCanExport funding program is referenced as a resource for companies and research organizations to obtain financial support for travel expenses related to international trade missions organized by In-Sec-M.
• Les Offices jeunesse internationaux du Québec (LOJIQ)supportGTM or Marketing PartnerLOJIQ's Young Entrepreneurs program is referenced as a potential funding source for Quebec-based companies participating in In-Sec-M international missions.
• Mitacs - Entrepreneur internationalsupportGTM or Marketing PartnerMitacs Entrepreneur international program is referenced as a potential funding source for companies participating in international missions and development activities.
• CanExport InnovationsupportGTM or Marketing PartnerCanExport Innovation funding program is referenced as a resource for companies seeking support for international innovation partnerships and export activities.
• Trade Delegates AbroadcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerIn-Sec-M maintains privileged links with trade delegates stationed abroad, which helps members develop new markets and partnerships internationally. These relationships facilitate market entry and partnership development for Canadian cybersecurity companies in international markets.
• International Strategic PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn-Sec-M establishes strategic alliances and partnerships with key international players worldwide to contribute to the development of advanced digital security solutions. Through its extensive global network, In-Sec-M acts as a catalyst for launching innovative projects and accelerating business and innovation opportunities. The organization serves as a preferred gateway to the Canadian market and a relay for positioning Canadian expertise internationally.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• ISACA: ISACA is a global professional membership association for IT governance, risk, and cybersecurity professionals. While much larger and globally focused, it shares In-Sec-M's membership-based non-profit model and serves a comparable cybersecurity professional ecosystem, though ISACA emphasizes individual credentials and certifications over industry clustering.
• (ISC)²: (ISC)² is a global, member-driven non-profit organization for cybersecurity professionals, known for the CISSP credential. Like In-Sec-M, it operates as a non-profit membership body serving cybersecurity practitioners and organizations, though its focus is professional certification rather than industry clustering.

Direct peers

• Global Cyber Alliance (GCA): GCA is an international, cross-sector nonprofit focused on reducing cyber risk through collaborative ecosystem efforts. It shares In-Sec-M's mission-driven, non-profit, multi-stakeholder model and its emphasis on practical tools and initiatives that aggregate cybersecurity capacity at a systemic level.
• UK Cyber Security Council: The UK Cyber Security Council is the national body chartered to professionalize and coordinate the UK's cybersecurity industry and profession. It is comparable to In-Sec-M as a nationally chartered, multi-stakeholder (industry, academia, government) coordination body for the cybersecurity sector.
• Canadian Cyber Threat Exchange (CCTX): CCTX is a Canadian non-profit that facilitates cyber threat information sharing and collaboration among Canadian organizations. It is a closely related Canadian peer, sharing In-Sec-M's non-profit model, member-driven structure, and mandate to strengthen Canada's collective cyber resilience.
• European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO): ECSO is the European counterpart industry organization that represents the cybersecurity industry vis-à-vis the European Commission and coordinates public-private partnership efforts. It mirrors In-Sec-M's role as an industry-aggregating, government-facing cluster body, though at a multi-national scale.
• France Cybersecurity: France Cybersecurity is a French industry initiative that labels and promotes French cybersecurity products and providers domestically and abroad. It is comparable to In-Sec-M's role as a national cluster promoting domestic cyber expertise internationally and connecting providers with buyers.
• AustCyber (now Cyber Security Industry Advisory Committee under Austrade): AustCyber was Australia's national cybersecurity industry growth network with a mandate to grow the domestic cyber ecosystem and support exports. It shares In-Sec-M's cluster-orchestrator model, government-backed mandate, and focus on building a national industry network with international outreach.
• CyberNB: CyberNB is New Brunswick's cybersecurity innovation cluster, aggregating provincial ecosystem players including solution providers, researchers, and government agencies. Like In-Sec-M, it operates as a non-profit cluster orchestrator focused on industry coordination, SME support, and international market development for Canadian cybersecurity firms.
• ICTC - Information and Communications Technology Council: ICTC is a Canadian non-profit center of expertise for the digital economy, supporting industry, talent development, and policy across the ICT sector. It is structurally comparable to In-Sec-M as a federally supported Canadian industry cluster organization, although its scope is broader than cybersecurity alone.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/in-sec-m
• Xx.com/InSecM1

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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