Netsec

What Netsec does

Netsec Bilişim Çözümleri is a privately held Istanbul-based IT services company founded in 2010 that delivers integrated cybersecurity and network infrastructure solutions to enterprise and public sector organizations in Turkey. The firm's portfolio spans six solution areas — Network Backbone & Access, End-to-End Cybersecurity, Monitoring & Automation, Cloud & Hybrid Security, OT/IoT & Critical Infrastructure, and Custom Projects & Consulting — delivered through professional services, managed NOC/SOC operations, and Cisco technology resale. Its core technology stack combines Cisco's full security and network portfolio (ISE, Meraki, Duo, Umbrella, XDR, Secure Firewall, AppDynamics, ThousandEyes, Catalyst Center) with proprietary service management frameworks and the recently launched NETSEC 2.0 GenAI, a generative AI-powered solution architect that converts customer requirements into customized infrastructure roadmaps.

The company serves two primary segments: Turkish public sector organizations requiring regulatory compliance (KVKK, ISO 27001) and digital transformation, and large private enterprises including conglomerates and industrial groups with complex multi-site networks. Named reference customers include Vodafone and Eczacıbaşı Holding. Netsec employs 11-50 staff and has accumulated 200+ successful projects and 100k+ managed endpoints over 16+ years of operation. Its go-to-market is exclusively direct enterprise field sales with CTO-level consultative engagement and long sales cycles — there is no channel, marketplace, or self-serve distribution.

Revenue is generated through four streams: project-based professional services (service design, deployment, vCISO advisory), recurring managed services (NOC/SOC, joint operations room, configuration lifecycle), custom integration and DevNet services (Python scripting, API integrations, automation), and Cisco hardware/software resale. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company is ISO 27001 certified, operates a 24/7 support model with CCIE-certified engineers, and positions itself as a long-term operational partner rather than a transactional vendor, anchored by an integrated service management framework with measurable SLAs and quarterly business reviews. The firm is privately held with no disclosed external funding, no parent company, and no subsidiaries; geographic operations are confined to Turkey with headquarters at Premier Kampüs Ofis A Blok, Kağıthane, Istanbul.

Name

Netsec

Legal name

Netsec Bilişim Çözümleri

Website

https://netsec.com.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Netsec is an Istanbul-based, privately held IT services firm founded in 2010 that delivers integrated cybersecurity and network infrastructure solutions — combining Cisco technology resale, managed NOC/SOC services, and its NETSEC 2.0 GenAI solution architect — to public sector organizations and large private enterprises across Turkey.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Security & Network Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Network Architecture & Design Services (BPAEAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cybersecurity Operations Outsourcing (SOC / SecOps) (BPAEAMAG), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) & Secure SD-WAN (HDAIAFAH), Intent-Based Networking & Automation (NetOps) (HDABAFAF), Network Analytics, AIOps & Root-Cause Correlation (HDAFAGAM)

Keywords

• Network security services
• Cybersecurity consulting
• Managed security services
• Network infrastructure integration
• IT security solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Istanbul

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. Professional Services & Consulting: Project-based professional services including service design workshops, project delivery, deployment and go-live support, and vCISO advisory services. Revenue generated through upfront project engagements with long-term consulting components.
2. Managed Services: Ongoing managed services with NOC/SOC operations, configuration lifecycle management, change management, and joint operations room model. Typically structured as recurring service agreements with SLA-based deliverables.
3. Custom Integration & DevNet Services: Specialized Python scripting, API integrations, custom dashboards, and automation services for connecting disparate enterprise systems.
4. Technology Solutions Sales: Resale and deployment of Cisco technology solutions including Meraki, DUO, ISE, and security appliances as part of integrated infrastructure projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Netsec designs, deploys, and operates integrated network and cybersecurity infrastructure for Turkish enterprises, reselling and integrating Cisco technology (Meraki, ISE, Duo, Umbrella, XDR, firewalls, Catalyst Center) with its own NETSEC 2.0 GenAI solution-architect tooling. Revenue is generated through three channels: project-based professional services (design, deployment, migration, vCISO, PoC), recurring managed NOC/SOC services (Integrated Service Management with SLAs and quarterly business reviews), and Cisco technology resale packaged into integrated security and network programs.

Product overview

Netsec is an Istanbul-based IT infrastructure and cybersecurity solutions provider founded in 2010, operating as a technology integrator and managed service provider. The company offers a unified portfolio centered on NETSEC 2.0 GenAI (an AI-powered solution architect) combined with Cisco technology solutions (Cisco Meraki for cloud-managed networking, Cisco Duo for MFA/Zero Trust) and professional services. The core offering spans six solution areas: Network Backbone & Access, End-to-End Cybersecurity, Monitoring & Automation, Cloud & Hybrid Security, OT/IoT & Critical Infrastructure, and Custom Projects & Consulting. Professional services include Integrated Service Management, vCISO advisory, PoC validation, and migration/transformation services. The company operates a 24/7 support model with certified engineers and maintains ISO 27001 certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NETSEC 2.0 GenAI Generative-AI-powered solution architect and advisory tool that produces customized security roadmaps and infrastructure recommendations for enterprise network and cybersecurity projects. Built on Netsec's proprietary GenAI infrastructure and offered to enterprise customers via the Netsec website and advisor interface.
• Network & Access Infrastructure Services Professional services for designing and deploying wired/wireless enterprise networks, VPN, NAC, and access control systems with high availability and scalable performance, combining Cisco Meraki, Catalyst Center, and ISE-based architectures.
• Cybersecurity Solutions Services Advanced cybersecurity implementation services covering Firewall, IAM, MFA, DLP, XDR, EDR, ZTNA, WAF, and sandboxing using a layered security strategy to reduce risk and strengthen organizational security posture.
• Support & Consulting Services 24/7 technical support, project delivery, and long-term technology consulting services staffed by certified engineers (including CCIE-level) to operate, optimize, and future-proof customer IT environments.
• vCISO (Virtual CISO) Advisory Executive-level virtual CISO service providing technology master planning, risk and compliance assessment, and budget optimization aligned with business outcomes.
• Proof of Concept (PoC) Services Pre-investment validation service that tests solutions in live customer environments, including head-to-head competitive comparisons and objective performance reporting before purchase decisions.
• Migration & Technology Transformation Services Zero-downtime migration services covering data center relocation, firewall replacement, IPv4 to IPv6 transition, and SD-WAN migration projects with rollback planning.
• Integrated Service Management (Managed NOC/SOC Services) Long-term partnership model for infrastructure management including service design workshops, SLA/SLO definitions, 24/7 support, managed NOC/SOC operations, configuration lifecycle management, and continuous improvement with quarterly business reviews.
• Custom Integration & DevNet Services Specialized Python scripting, API integrations, custom dashboards, automation services, and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform/Ansible) work for connecting disparate enterprise systems and integrating with CI/CD pipelines.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15-minute response time SLA for critical systems
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability12 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CiscocoreTechnology or IntegrationNetsec operates as a primary technology partner deploying Cisco's full security and network portfolio including ISE, Meraki, DUO, Umbrella, XDR, Secure Firewall, and AppDynamics. The partnership leverages Cisco Talos threat intelligence and enables integrated 'Single Architecture' security transformations for enterprise customers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Computacenter: Large UK/Germany-headquartered IT infrastructure integrator with deep Cisco Gold partnership across Europe, including Turkey. Comparable for its enterprise-scale Cisco-centric delivery and managed services; broader portfolio and geographic reach.
• Optiv: US-based cybersecurity solutions integrator providing advisory, integration, and managed security services. Comparable for end-to-end security architecture work, though US/North America focused.
• World Wide Technology (WWT): US-headquartered Cisco Gold Partner and one of the largest technology integrators globally. Comparable for advanced network/security architecture services, AIOps, and AI-powered solution design—same playbook Netsec is pursuing at smaller scale.
• Orange Cyberdefense: European-headquartered managed security services provider with strong SOC and threat intelligence capabilities. Comparable in delivering managed SOC/XDR-adjacent services to large enterprises, particularly relevant to Netsec's OT/IoT ambition.
• Insight Enterprises: Global Cisco Gold Partner offering hardware, software, and integrated services. Comparable as a Cisco-centric systems integrator with managed services arm at much larger scale.

Emerging players

• Trace3: US-based technology consultancy with significant Cisco partnership focused on network, security, and emerging-tech infrastructure. Comparable for consultative, AI-augmented enterprise infrastructure delivery model.

Direct peers

• Biznet IT Solutions (Turkey): Istanbul-based IT services firm offering cybersecurity, network infrastructure, and managed services. Direct Turkish competitor with overlapping Cisco and enterprise-focused delivery model.
• Komtas Information & Communication Technologies: Turkey-based IT services and cybersecurity integrator with deep Cisco partnership and managed security operations. Closely comparable in customer base, technology stack, and service portfolio.
• BGA Technology (Turkey): Turkish systems integrator focused on networking, cybersecurity, and managed services for enterprise and public-sector customers. Competes with Netsec for the same Cisco-led enterprise engagements in Turkey.
• LinkPlus (Cisco partner, Turkey): Turkey-headquartered Cisco Gold Partner delivering integrated network, security, and collaboration solutions to enterprise customers. Most direct geographic and product overlap with Netsec—both are Cisco-centric SIs operating in the Turkish enterprise market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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