What Portformance does

Portformance GmbH is a privately held German IT security services provider founded in 2004 and headquartered in Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz, operating with 11-50 employees in the DACH region. The company delivers a two-track portfolio: project-based IT security services (IT-Security Check, Assessment, Implementation, Beratung, and Support) and recurring Managed Security Services spanning Kommunikationsschutz (communication/email protection), Infrastrukturschutz (infrastructure and endpoint protection), and Datensicherheit (data protection, backup, and recovery). At the center of the managed service is the proprietary SecurityHub customer portal, which provides 24/7 monitoring, health checks, reporting, and ongoing review cycles for clients. Portformance operates a vendor-agnostic integration model, implementing and managing third-party solutions from Hornetsecurity, N-able, SentinelOne, Fortinet, Keepit, Veeam, Sophos, Recoveo, LocateRisk, Matrix42/FastViewer, and SecureCloud, and has reported supporting over 1,000 companies and 3,000+ projects cumulatively.

The business model combines recurring managed security subscriptions (delivered via SecurityHub) with project-based consulting and implementation revenue. Go-to-market is sales-led, with customers engaging through booked consultation appointments, supplemented by a vendor partner channel (co-marketing with Hornetsecurity and N-able at it-sa 2025 and N-able Empower 2026) and content marketing (whitepapers, blog, guides) targeting DACH SMB IT decision-makers. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company holds the TeleTrusT "IT Security made in Germany" trust seal and memberships in Allianz für Cyber-Sicherheit (BSI), BSKI, and IT-Sicherheitscluster, which serve as procurement-relevant credentials in the German Mittelstand market. There is no disclosed external funding, no parent company, and no subsidiary structure, consistent with a founder/management-owned regional MSSP.

Name

Portformance

Legal name

PORTFORMANCE GmbH

Website

https://secure-cloud-solutions.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Portformance GmbH is a privately held German MSSP (founded 2004) that delivers IT security consulting and recurring managed security services — communication, infrastructure, and data protection — to SMB clients in the DACH region via its SecurityHub portal and a multi-vendor integration model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed Security Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Security Systems Services (56162), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Data Security & Privacy Managed Services (DLP/Encryption) (BPAEADAL)

Keywords

• Managed security services
• IT security consulting
• Email security solutions
• Infrastructure protection services
• Data backup recovery

Headquarters

HQ city

Neumarkt In Der Oberpfalz

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Managed Security Services (MSS): Recurring managed security services delivered via the SecurityHub platform, providing ongoing monitoring, protection across communication, infrastructure, and data security domains. Revenue is generated through subscription-based managed service agreements with ongoing client engagement.
2. IT Security Consulting & Advisory: One-time and project-based consulting engagements covering IT-Security Check, Assessment, Implementation, Beratung (advisory), and Support services. Clients engage via booked consultation appointments for initial scoping and strategic planning.
3. Implementation & Integration Services: Project-based services for the implementation and integration of third-party vendor security solutions (Hornetsecurity, N-able, SentinelOne, Fortinet, Keepit, Veeam, Sophos, Recoveo, LocateRisk, Matrix42, SecureCloud). Revenue generated through one-time implementation engagements.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Portformance is a German IT security services provider delivering IT Security Services (Check, Assessment, Implementation, Beratung, Support) and Managed Security Services spanning Kommunikationsschutz (communication protection), Infrastrukturschutz (infrastructure protection), and Datensicherheit (data security). The company integrates and operates third-party security vendor solutions (Hornetsecurity, N-able, SentinelOne, Fortinet, Keepit, Veeam, Sophos, Recoveo, LocateRisk, Matrix42/FastViewer, SecureCloud) and exposes them to customers through its proprietary SecurityHub portal.

Product overview

Portformance offers a unified portfolio of IT Security Services and Managed Security Services. The IT Security Services portfolio includes IT-Security Check, IT-Security Assessment, IT-Security Implementation, IT-Security Beratung (consulting), and IT-Security Support. The Managed Security Services portfolio encompasses Kommunikationsschutz (communication protection), Infrastrukturschutz (infrastructure protection), and Datensicherheit (data security). The company also provides a SecurityHub customer portal and integrates third-party vendor solutions including Hornetsecurity, N-able, SentinelOne, Fortinet, Keepit, LocateRisk, Veeam, Sophos, Recoveo, Matrix42/FastViewer, and SecureCloud.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SecurityHub: Customer portal for security services access and management

Products and services

• IT-Security Check Initial external assessment of an organization's current security posture, providing a first overview of the security situation. Targets companies seeking a baseline evaluation of their IT security.
• IT-Security Assessment Comprehensive risk analysis and prioritization of security measures to identify and address security gaps. For organizations requiring in-depth evaluation of their IT security risks.
• IT-Security Implementation Planning, conception, and implementation of individual security concepts for organizations. Delivers tailored security architecture and tool deployment.
• IT-Security Beratung (Consulting) Consulting on the orientation and strategic planning of IT security for organizations developing or refining their security strategy.
• IT-Security Support Accompaniment, maintenance, and support in ongoing security operations. Provides ongoing operational assistance to keep security environments effective.
• Kommunikationsschutz (Managed Communication Protection) Managed security service that secures email and collaboration services within an organization, protecting identities and channels from misuse and manipulation. For organizations needing managed email and communication security.
• Infrastrukturschutz (Managed Infrastructure Protection) Managed security service providing technical protection of networks, systems, and devices to ensure stable operations and reduced attack surface. For organizations requiring managed network and endpoint security.
• Datensicherheit (Managed Data Security) Managed security service covering data protection, backup, recovery, encryption, and access permission management. For organizations needing managed data security and business continuity.
• SecurityHub Proprietary customer-facing portal providing 24/7 security monitoring access, security health checks, reporting, and ongoing collaboration within Portformance's managed security framework. For clients engaged in managed security services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,000+ companies supported with individualised security concepts
• +2 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• HornetsecuritycoreTechnology or IntegrationHornetsecurity is a German email security and compliance specialist. PORTFORMANCE integrates and implements Hornetsecurity solutions as part of its managed communications protection (Kommunikationsschutz) and broader managed security services. PORTFORMANCE exhibits alongside Hornetsecurity at it-sa 2025 in Hall 7 & 8, indicating a close co-marketing and integration partnership.
• N-ablecoreTechnology or IntegrationN-able provides RMM (Remote Monitoring and Management) and PSA (Professional Services Automation) platforms used by MSPs. PORTFORMANCE is an integration and channel partner for N-able, exhibiting alongside N-able at it-sa 2025 and participating in N-able Empower 2026 in Fort Lauderdale, indicating a significant co-marketing and implementation partnership.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Perseus Technologies: Berlin-based cybersecurity company focused on SMB and mid-market security awareness and managed security offerings in the DACH market; comparable as a smaller, focused competitor targeting similar German SMB buyers.

Broad incumbents

• All for One Group SE: German-listed IT and managed services group focused on mid-market ERP, cloud, and security services; competes with PORTFORMANCE in the DACH mid-market for outsourced IT and security engagements.
• Axians (VINCI Energies): European ICT brand of VINCI Energies operating across DACH with cybersecurity and managed services capabilities; competes with PORTFORMANCE in mid-market and enterprise managed security while offering a much broader portfolio.
• Computacenter plc: Large European IT infrastructure and managed services provider with significant DACH operations and a managed security practice; broader incumbent competing for similar mid-market and enterprise security outsourcing deals.
• Bechtle AG: Listed German IT services and solutions provider with growing managed security services portfolio; broader incumbent that competes with PORTFORMANCE for DACH SMB and mid-market security budgets.

Direct peers

• Allgeier SE: German-headquartered IT services group with significant cybersecurity and managed services exposure serving mid-market and enterprise clients across DACH; competes with PORTFORMANCE in the managed security services space for German SMBs and mid-market accounts.
• Controlware GmbH: German managed services and cybersecurity provider headquartered in Dietzenbach offering MSSP, SOC, and network security services; directly comparable as a DACH-focused managed security services competitor with similar vendor partnership model (Fortinet, Sophos, etc.).
• SVA System Vertrieb Alexander GmbH: German IT system integrator and managed services provider with cybersecurity offerings; comparable as a DACH MSSP delivering infrastructure, data protection, and managed security services to mid-market customers.

Others

• N-able: Global RMM/PSA and security platform provider for MSPs; PORTFORMANCE is an integration and channel partner and they co-exhibit at industry events, making N-able both a strategic vendor and ecosystem reference peer.
• Hornetsecurity: German email/cloud security vendor that PORTFORMANCE integrates and resells; relevant as both a partner and adjacent competitor if Hornetsecurity expands into managed services direct to end customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/portformance
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/portformance-gmbh

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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