What ACTAGIS does

ACTAGIS is a Swiss private consulting and training company headquartered in Pully, with training academies in Paudex and Geneva. Founded by Jeff Primus—who brings 25+ years of experience in IT governance, cybersecurity, and business continuity and serves as Board Member of ISACA Switzerland—the firm operates two integrated service lines.

The consulting practice (ACTAGIS Consulting Services) advises enterprises and public-sector clients on IT Governance, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Business Continuity, Quality Management, and GDPR compliance, with delivery of end-to-end implementations across frameworks including ISO 27001, ISO 22301, ISO 31000, ISO 9001, COBIT, and DORA. The training practice (ACTAGIS Academy) is an authorized certification center delivering accredited exam preparation for ISACA (CISA, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT, CDPSE, CISSP), PECB ISO standards, and BCI certifications, through in-classroom courses in Geneva/Lausanne, live online interactive sessions under the TrainEverywhere® brand, in-house/on-site delivery worldwide, and self-study formats. ACTAGIS holds exclusive partnership with ISACA Swiss Chapter for French-speaking Switzerland, PECB Authorized Gold Partner status for Switzerland and Europe, and BCI Licensed Training Partner status.

The business model combines quote-based professional services engagements with multi-year contracts on the consulting side and per-seat training plus bundled certification/exam fees on the training side. Named customers span regulated and high-trust verticals including Novartis, UBS, Swiss Re, Nestlé, Allianz, UNHCR, EPFL, and the University of Geneva. Cumulative scale since inception reaches 400+ companies advised and 1,500+ professionals trained, with a near-100% exam success rate guarantee. Geographic reach spans Switzerland, broader Europe, and the Middle East. There are no disclosed financials, no funding rounds, and headcount is reported at 11–50, consistent with a deliberately boutique, founder-led professional services firm.

Name

ACTAGIS

Legal name

ACTAGIS

Website

https://actagis.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ACTAGIS is a Swiss consulting and training firm that advises enterprises on IT governance, cybersecurity, business continuity, and GDPR compliance while delivering authorized ISACA, PECB, and BCI certification training in classroom and live-online formats.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Pully

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Consulting Services: Professional consulting engagements for IT Governance, Cybersecurity, Business Continuity, GDPR compliance, and Quality Management implementations. Services include assessment, roadmap development, and end-to-end solution implementation.
2. Training and Certification Programs: Instructor-led training courses preparing professionals for international certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, ISO 27001, ISO 22301, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 31000, ISO 42001, DORA Lead Manager, Lead Crisis Manager, EBIOS, and more). Delivered in-classroom in Geneva/Lausanne or live online. Includes exam fees and certification charges.
3. Exam and Certification Fees: Certification and examination fees are included in training course prices. ACTAGIS serves as authorized partner for PECB, ISACA, and BCI certification examinations in Switzerland.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ACTAGIS is a Swiss consulting firm delivering IT Governance, Cybersecurity, Business Continuity, GDPR, and Quality Management advisory services, complemented by an authorized training academy (ACTAGIS Academy) that prepares professionals for international certifications such as CISA, CISM, CGEIT, CRISC, CISSP, ISO 27001, ISO 22301, ISO 9001, and DORA Lead Manager. Services are delivered through in-classroom sessions in Switzerland, live online interactive training, and in-house engagements worldwide.

Product overview

ACTAGIS is a Swiss consulting and training company offering two interconnected service lines: ACTAGIS Consulting Services and ACTAGIS Academy. Consulting services encompass IT Governance, Cybersecurity, Business Continuity, Quality Management, and GDPR compliance advisory. The Academy provides accredited certification training courses delivered both in-classroom at Swiss locations (Lausanne, Geneva, Paudex) and live online, covering ISACA certifications (CISA, CISM, CGEIT, CRISC), CISSP, ISO standards (9001, 14001, 22301, 27001, 45001, 42001, 31000, 20000, 27701, 27005, 27032), BCI certifications, DORA, GDPR/CDPO, and specialized courses (EBIOS, Lead Crisis Manager, Lead Disaster Recovery Manager, Lead Cloud Security Manager). The company operates as PECB authorized partner and BCI Licensed Training Partner for Switzerland and Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ACTAGIS Consulting Services End-to-end consulting engagements providing IT Governance, Cybersecurity, Business Continuity, Quality Management, and GDPR compliance advisory, leveraging best practices and standards (ISO 27001, ISO 22301, COBIT, GDPR) to help organizations implement roadmaps and solutions. Targeted at enterprise organizations, SMEs, and public sector clients.
• ACTAGIS Academy Authorized training center in Switzerland delivering accredited certification courses and exam preparation for IT Governance, Security, Risk, Quality, and Business Continuity domains, with live online and in-classroom options. Includes exam fees and certification charges as part of training package.
• Business Continuity Consulting Advisory services to ensure rapid recovery of critical business functions and preserve competitive advantage in case of disaster, based on ISO 22301 framework. Delivered to enterprise and public sector clients in Switzerland, Europe, and the Middle East.
• Cybersecurity and Risk Management Consulting Security and risk management advisory services adopting iterative frameworks including GDPR, ISO 27001, and ISO 31000 to secure business operations. For organizations seeking structured cybersecurity governance and risk treatment programs.
• GDPR Consulting General Data Protection Regulation advisory services to help organizations achieve and maintain compliance with EU data protection requirements.
• ISACA Certification Training (CISA, CISM, CGEIT, CRISC) Exam preparation courses for ISACA certifications: CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CISM (Certified Information Security Manager), CGEIT (Certified Governance of Enterprise IT), and CRISC (Certified Risk and Information Systems Control). Targeted at IT and security professionals pursuing globally recognized credentials.
• CISSP Training Five-day intensive exam bootcamp for Certified Information Systems Security Professional certification covering all 8 CISSP domains. For security professionals preparing for the (ISC)² CISSP credential.
• ISO 27001 Training (Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor) Four-day intensive courses for implementing and auditing Information Security Management Systems based on ISO/IEC 27001 standard. For professionals preparing for PECB ISO 27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor certifications.
• ISO 22301 Training (Business Continuity) Four-day intensive course for implementing and managing Business Continuity Management Systems based on ISO 22301 standard. For professionals preparing for PECB ISO 22301 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor certifications.
• BCI Business Continuity Training (CBCI) Hybrid CBCI (Business Continuity Institute) certification courses delivered in partnership with BCI Licensed Training Partner, including CBCI Certification Course and 1 and 2 day courses. Available online live interactive and in-classroom.
• DORA Lead Manager Training Training for Digital Operational Resilience Act compliance, helping financial sector entities implement strategies to withstand ICT-related incidents, risks, and threats ahead of January 2025 enforcement.
• ISO 42001 AI Management System Training Lead Implementer training for Artificial Intelligence Management System certification based on ISO/IEC 42001 standard. For professionals and organizations adopting formal AI governance.
• Lead Crisis Manager Training Crisis management training based on ISO 22361 guidelines for planning, establishing, maintaining, reviewing and improving strategic crisis management capability.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 100% exam pass rate across all certification courses
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers22 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• PECBcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACTAGIS is the official partner and authorized Gold Partner of PECB for Switzerland and Europe. They deliver ISO certification training programs including ISO 27001, ISO 22301, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 31000, ISO 42001, DORA, and many more. ACTAGIS offers learning and preparation classes for PECB certifications worldwide.
• Business Continuity Institute (BCI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACTAGIS is a BCI Licensed Training Partner (LTP), authorized to deliver BCI certification courses including the CBCI Certification Course and 1&2 Day courses. They successfully delivered hybrid CBCI ONLINE LIVE INTERACTIVE Training to international professionals across Europe.
• ISACA SwitzerlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACTAGIS is the official and exclusive partner of the ISACA Swiss Chapter for the French-speaking part of Switzerland. They propose learning and preparation classes for all ISACA certifications (CISA, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT, CDPSE). Founder Jeff Primus serves as Board Member and Chapter Lead ISACA Suisse-Romande.
• COBITsupportingTechnology or IntegrationCOBIT framework is integrated into ACTAGIS training programs for IT Governance. Jeff Primus has participated in ISO SC27 Workgroup which co-defines new releases of the ISO 27001 standard.
• University of Paris I Panthéon-SorbonnesupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerJeff Primus, ACTAGIS Lead Trainer, has 14+ years of experience delivering training at University of Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne. Contributes to development of new generation professionals in Cybersecurity, IT Governance, Business Continuity and Quality Management.
• University of GenevasupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerJeff Primus lectures on Security, Governance and Business Continuity topics at University of Geneva as part of academic partnership.
• HES-SO-ValaissupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerJeff Primus lectures on Security, Governance and Business Continuity topics at HES-SO-Valais as part of academic partnership for professional education.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• PECB: Certification body for ISO standards whose authorized training partners (including ACTAGIS) deliver PECB-certified courses. Acts as both a partner and indirect competitor by accrediting other partners across Switzerland and Europe offering the same ISO training catalogue.
• SANS Institute: Global leader in cybersecurity training and certification (GSEC, GIAC, CISSP prep). Directly competes with ACTAGIS for CISSP, CISM, and security certification training budgets at enterprise clients in Switzerland and internationally.
• Learning Tree International: Global IT and cybersecurity training provider with enterprise in-classroom and online delivery. Comparable to ACTAGIS in offering CISSP, CISM, CISA, and ISO certification training to multinational enterprise clients.
• TÜV SÜD: Global certification and training body offering ISO 27001, ISO 22301, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 Lead Auditor/Implementer courses. Competes directly with ACTAGIS for ISO standards training engagements across European enterprise clients.
• (ISC)²: Official certification body for CISSP and SSCP. While a partner/credentialing organization, (ISC)² official training programs and CISSP exam preparation directly compete with ACTAGIS's CISSP bootcamps in the Swiss enterprise market.
• QA (Training Provider): UK-headquartered IT and cybersecurity training provider offering ISACA, ISO, and BCS certification courses. Directly comparable in course catalogue, instructor-led delivery model, and enterprise customer targeting.
• BSI Group: British Standards Institution offers ISO 27001, ISO 22301, ISO 9001, and ISO 42001 training and certification. Directly comparable to ACTAGIS's ISO management-system training catalogue, with global delivery and enterprise-recognized brand.

Emerging players

• NCC Group: Cybersecurity and resilience consulting firm offering ISO 27001, business continuity, and risk advisory services. Comparable to ACTAGIS's consulting service line with greater scale and broader geographic presence.

Regional players

• Kudelski Security: Swiss-based cybersecurity consulting and managed services firm headquartered in Cheseaux-sur-Lausanne. Comparable to ACTAGIS in Swiss enterprise cybersecurity market, with broader managed services rather than certification training focus.

Broad incumbents

• Deloitte (Cyber & Strategic Risk): Big Four advisory firm with global cybersecurity, GRC, ISO implementation, and certification-readiness practices. Competes for the same enterprise ISO 27001/22301 and DORA implementation mandates as ACTAGIS, with much larger delivery capacity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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