What Datasec does

Datasec is a privately held Uruguayan cybersecurity and information security consulting firm headquartered in Montevideo, founded in 1986 and operating across Latin America and the United States with a staff of 11–50 employees. The firm delivers three core services: information security and cybersecurity consulting (including ISO/IEC 27001 implementation support, with 26+ companies certified to that standard via Datasec), ethical hacking/penetration testing (4,500+ hours delivered in 2024), and 24/7 managed SOC monitoring built on the open-source Wazuh SIEM/XDR platform at Platinum partner level, processing more than 100 million security events per day across client environments. A complementary portfolio includes cybersecurity training (computer forensics workshops, secure software development courses), advisory services for Uruguay's AGESIC Cybersecurity Framework v5.0 (aligned with NIST CSF 2.0), and proprietary software products.

Revenue is generated through professional services engagements (consulting, ethical hacking, training) and managed services (24/7 SOC), with all pricing quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, targeting enterprise and mid-market clients in healthcare, legal, financial services, government, technology, and automotive verticals; named customers include a 190,000+-member Uruguayan health mutual, BlueCross & BlueShield Uruguay, Banco Economico, Surco Seguros, Mercado Argentino de Valores, Intendencia Montevideo, CEIBAL, and a global vehicle fleet security provider. Strategic alliances include Wazuh (Platinum), AGESIC, SWIFT (2025 Service Provider seal), Grupo Radar (annual cybersecurity reports), and participation alongside the OAS and IDB in Uruguay's national cybersecurity strategy.

The firm differentiates via deep Wazuh technical specialization (6 certified professionals, 20+ implementations), proprietary custom integrations (AbuseIPDB + OpenAI + Discord automated incident response pipeline), and regulatory credentials (SWIFT CSCF, AGESIC framework). The company is founder-operated, with Director Reynaldo C. de la Fuente leading strategic direction; there is no disclosed external funding, parent company, or M&A activity.

Name

Datasec

Legal name

Datasec

Website

https://datasec-soft.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Datasec is a Uruguayan cybersecurity consulting firm (founded 1986, Montevideo) delivering ethical hacking, ISO 27001 advisory, and 24/7 SOC monitoring built on the Wazuh platform to enterprise and government clients across Latin America and the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Compliance, Risk & Audit Management (SOC 2/ISO/PCI) (HDABANAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Data Observability & Monitoring (HDAEADAI), Data Center Operations & Managed Services (Remote Hands, NOC/SOC) (HDABANAA)

Keywords

• Cybersecurity consulting
• Ethical hacking
• SOC monitoring
• ISO 27001 compliance
• Penetration testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Montevideo

HQ country

Uruguay

HQ region

Latin America

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. Cybersecurity Consulting Services: Professional consulting services for information security and cybersecurity implementation, including ISO 27001 certification support, compliance assessments, and security strategy development
2. 24/7 SOC Monitoring: Continuous security monitoring services through a Security Operations Center providing threat detection, analysis, and incident response around the clock
3. Ethical Hacking Services: Penetration testing and vulnerability assessment services to identify security weaknesses in client systems
4. Training and Courses: Cybersecurity training programs including computer forensics courses, secure software development, and professional certification preparation

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Datasec is a Uruguayan cybersecurity services firm that delivers information security and cybersecurity consulting, ethical hacking/penetration testing, and 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC) monitoring built on the Wazuh SIEM/XDR platform. It also provides regulatory compliance services (ISO/IEC 27001, SWIFT CSP, Uruguay's AGESIC Cybersecurity Framework), proprietary cybersecurity software, and professional training courses in computer forensics and secure software development.

Product overview

Datasec offers a comprehensive cybersecurity portfolio consisting of three core services (Consulting, Ethical Hacking, and 24/7 SOC Monitoring) supported by training programs (Courses and Forensics Workshops) and proprietary software. The company also provides specialized advisory services for regulatory compliance with Uruguay's national Cybersecurity Framework and international standards like ISO 27001. Their SOC service is powered by Wazuh (SIEM/XDR platform) with automated incident response workflows integrating OpenAI for threat analysis. The portfolio is complemented by annual cybersecurity research reports produced in partnership with Grupo Radar.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Datasec Cybersecurity: Information security and cybersecurity services including consulting, ethical hacking, and 24/7 SOC monitoring
• Datasec Software

Products and services

• Information Security and Cybersecurity Consulting (Consultoría SI y Ciberseguridad) Bespoke information security and cybersecurity consulting services helping organizations across industries in Latin America and the United States address security strategy, risk, and compliance challenges. For enterprise and mid-market clients.
• Ethical Hacking (Hacking Ético) Penetration testing and vulnerability assessment services using modern analysis tools to identify and report security weaknesses in client systems. For enterprise and mid-market clients.
• 24/7 SOC Monitoring (Monitoreo 24/7 SOC) Continuous Security Operations Center monitoring providing threat analysis, detection, and incident response around the clock. Built on the Wazuh platform with custom integrations for AbuseIPDB IP reputation, OpenAI contextual analysis, and Discord notifications. For enterprise clients across Latin America and the United States.
• Datasec Software (Software de Datasec) Proprietary cybersecurity software solutions developed by Datasec for security monitoring and protection. Sold to enterprise and mid-market clients.
• Cybersecurity Framework Compliance Assessment (Evaluación de Cumplimiento del Marco de Ciberseguridad) Assessment and compliance services for Uruguay's AGESIC Cybersecurity Framework, helping organizations migrate to v5.0 and achieve NIST CSF 2.0 alignment. Includes diagnostic, implementation, and audit preparation services.
• Cybersecurity Framework Implementation (Marco de Ciberseguridad - Implementación) Implementation services for the national Cybersecurity Framework including diagnostic, improvement implementation, and audit preparation. Helps public and private organizations adopt the national framework aligned with NIST CSF 2.0.
• Cybersecurity Training Courses (Cursos de Ciberseguridad) Cybersecurity training courses including computer forensics workshops and secure software development courses, available as recorded lessons or in-person sessions. Sold to professionals and organizations seeking cybersecurity upskilling.
• Computer Forensics Workshop Series (Ciclo de Talleres de Informática Forense) Intensive computer forensics workshop series covering introduction to forensic expertise, case studies, ransomware analysis, email forensics, cloud evidence, and mobile device analysis using UFED tools. Sold to professionals and SOC/mid-market teams.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100M+ security events analyzed per day across client environments
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability8 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and strategic.

• WazuhcoreTechnology or Integration · 2 May 2024Datasec upgraded to Platinum partnership level with Wazuh, the open-source security platform leader. This partnership provides access to Wazuh's SIEM and XDR capabilities for Datasec's SOC services. The collaboration includes custom integrations and joint marketing through webinars and training programs. Datasec has 6 Wazuh-certified professionals and over 20 implementation projects.
• AGESICcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDatasec has supported AGESIC for several years in evaluating compliance with Uruguay's Cybersecurity Framework. The company assists both public organizations and private companies in adopting the national cybersecurity framework, including the new version 5.0 aligned with NIST CSF 2.0.
• Grupo RadarflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual collaboration to produce the Cybersecurity Report on Uruguayan Companies. The report, now in its second edition, provides empirical data on the state of cybersecurity among Uruguayan businesses and has received significant media coverage.
• SWIFTcoreTechnology or IntegrationDatasec received the official 2025 Swift Provider seal, enabling them to provide SWIFT Customer Security Program compliance services and assessments for financial institutions.
• OEA (Organization of American States)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerOEA supports Uruguay's national cybersecurity strategy development. Datasec participated in the co-creation launch of the national strategy alongside AGESIC and BID.
• BID (Inter-American Development Bank)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerBID supports Uruguay's national cybersecurity strategy development alongside OEA. Datasec participated in the strategy co-creation initiative.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Telefónica Cybersecurity (ElevenPaths / Vivo Empresas): Telco-incumbent cybersecurity division providing managed SOC, ethical hacking, and compliance services across Latin America — comparable offering but as part of a much larger telecom services portfolio.
• Deloitte Latin America (Cyber): Big Four professional services firm with substantial cybersecurity consulting and managed services practice across Latin America — comparable advisory/compliance services but operating at significantly greater scale and global reach.
• Minsait Cybersecurity: Spanish IT services subsidiary of Indra offering SOC, ethical hacking, ISO 27001 compliance, and cybersecurity consulting across Spain and Latin America — comparable services with broader IT portfolio backing.

Direct peers

• S2 Grupo: Spain-based cybersecurity company providing managed SOC, ethical hacking, incident response, and ISO 27001 compliance — directly comparable in service portfolio and Iberian/LatAm orientation, including proprietary SOC tooling.
• Tarlogic: Spanish cybersecurity firm specializing in ethical hacking, red team, SOC, and digital forensics — comparable in technical depth, training offerings, and Iberian/LatAm service delivery.
• Wizlynx Cyber Security: Switzerland-headquartered MSSP delivering managed SOC, penetration testing, ISO 27001 advisory, and incident response with regional offices in Latin America — closely mirrors Datasec's full-stack cybersecurity services model.
• Ackcent Cybersecurity: Spain-originated cybersecurity firm offering SOC, ethical hacking, compliance, and managed detection & response to European and Latin American enterprise clients — directly comparable mid-sized services peer.
• CronUp Seguridad: Spanish-language cybersecurity services firm offering ethical hacking, SOC monitoring, and compliance consulting across Spain and Latin America — directly comparable in service mix (pentest + SOC + ISO/compliance) and Spanish-speaking regional focus.

Emerging players

• Secmentis: Latin American cybersecurity firm offering ethical hacking, vulnerability management, and security consulting — comparable emerging peer focused on offensive security services in the same regional market as Datasec.

Regional players

• Cipher (A everpure company): Brazilian cybersecurity services and consulting firm (acquired by Everpure) offering managed SOC, ethical hacking, and GRC across Latin America — comparable as a regional LatAm cybersecurity services competitor with broader geographic presence.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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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