Blueguard

What Blueguard does

Blueguard GmbH is a privately held Swiss IT company founded in 2021 and headquartered at Untere Zäune 9, 8001 Zürich, with a regional office in Ratshausen, Germany. The company operates a Blue Team-focused cybersecurity practice built around proactive cyber defense, offering IT security assessments, GAP analyses against ISO 27001/27002 and NIST, CISO-as-a-Service, ransomware protection, Zero-Trust architecture implementation, data leakage prevention, and compliance consulting for GDPR, NIS2, FINMA, and KRITIS. It also offers specialized security consulting for SAP and Salesforce environments and supports medical device manufacturers through FDA 510(K) regulatory approval work. Beyond cybersecurity, Blueguard runs three additional service pillars: Blueguard Training (20+ IT/cybersecurity courses with official ISC2 CISSP certification prep, Swiss federal qualification tracks, and Blended Learning/Microlearning modalities), Blueguard Recruiting (IT and cybersecurity talent acquisition via Active Sourcing, project-based recruiting, Executive Search, and Outplacement — launched 2026), and the Woolbirds Data Analytics Engine (AI-powered forecasting, structured/unstructured data analysis, and fraud management).

The company targets mid-to-large enterprises and regulated organizations primarily in the DACH region (Switzerland and Germany), delivered through a sales-led B2B motion with project-based or retainer engagements and quote-based pricing. Its go-to-market relies on direct enterprise sales, content marketing via its blog and YouTube channel, LinkedIn presence, and the credentialing pull of the ISC2 partnership to reach both corporate buyers and individual training candidates. No external funding rounds, named customers, or disclosed revenue figures are present in the source data, and headcount is reported at 1–10, consistent with a boutique consultancy scale despite the breadth of the service portfolio.

Name

Blueguard

Legal name

Blueguard GmbH

Website

https://blueguard.io

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Blueguard GmbH is a Swiss IT company founded in 2021 providing cybersecurity consulting, ISO/GDPR compliance services, IT training (CISSP), recruiting, and AI-powered data analytics to enterprise and mid-market organizations in the DACH region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Kfar Saba

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cybersecurity Consulting Services: Professional consulting services including IT Security Assessments, GAP Analyses, CISO-as-a-Service, CRM Security (Salesforce), and SAP Security. Delivered as project-based or retainer engagements to enterprise clients.
2. IT & Cybersecurity Training: Over twenty specialized training programs including CISSP certification (as official ISC2 partner), Cyber Security Specialist, Information Security Manager, and ICT-Manager eidgenössische Abschlüsse. Offered via Blended Learning, Microlearning, and modern LMS platforms.
3. IT & Cybersecurity Recruiting: Talent acquisition services including Active Sourcing for permanent positions, project-based recruiting, Executive Search, IT Standortbestimmung, and Newplacement/Outplacement services.
4. Data Analytics Solutions: AI-powered data analytics solutions including Woolbirds platform, fraud management solutions, and business intelligence consulting.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Blueguard GmbH delivers proactive cybersecurity consulting services for enterprises, including IT security assessments, ISO 27001/27002 gap analyses, CISO-as-a-Service, and specialized security for Salesforce CRM and SAP environments. The company also operates the proprietary Woolbirds data analytics engine for AI-powered forecasting and fraud management, runs Blueguard Training (20+ IT/cybersecurity courses including official ISC2 CISSP certification), and provides Blueguard Recruiting for IT and cybersecurity talent acquisition across the DACH region.

Product overview

Blueguard GmbH is a Swiss IT company (established 2021) offering a portfolio of cybersecurity services and solutions organized into four main pillars: Cybersecurity Services (IT Security Assessment, ISO 27001 GAP Analysis, CISO-as-a-Service, CRM Security for Salesforce, SAP Security), Solutions & Data Analytics (Woolbirds Data Analytics Engine with AI-powered predictive models), Blueguard Training (ISCCC2-certified CISSP preparation and Swiss federal cybersecurity certifications), and Blueguard Recruiting (IT talent acquisition starting 2026). The company also provides consulting services for Quality Assurance, E-Health, and Medical Device regulatory approval. The offerings span from security consulting and assessments to data analytics, professional training, and talent recruitment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Woolbirds: Data Analytics Engine - AI-powered forecasting models and data analysis solutions for structured and unstructured data, supporting Business Intelligence decisions.
• Blueguard Training
• Blueguard Recruiting

Products and services

• IT Security Assessment Proactive IT security assessment service that analyzes and evaluates an organization's IT infrastructure security posture, identifying vulnerabilities and developing remediation strategies. Targeted at enterprise clients needing continuous protection from cyber threats.
• GAP-Analyse nach ISO 27001 / ISO 27002 Gap analysis consulting service that assesses an organization's compliance with ISO 27001 and ISO 27002 international information security standards, producing a structured roadmap to certification readiness.
• CISO-as-a-Service Virtual Chief Information Security Officer service providing strategic security leadership, governance, and guidance on demand for organizations that require executive-level security direction without a full-time hire.
• CRM Security – Salesforce Security consulting service specifically designed for Salesforce CRM environments, including data protection, access control, and configuration hardening to prevent data leakage from CRM systems.
• SAP Security Security consulting service for SAP enterprise systems, covering access management, configuration hardening, and protection of SAP environments against cyber threats.
• Medical Device 510(K) Consulting Regulatory consulting service assisting medical device manufacturers with the FDA 510(K) approval process for US market entry, delivered alongside medical device security and healthcare data protection expertise.
• Woolbirds Data Analytics Engine Proprietary AI-powered data analytics engine that develops predictive forecasting models and analyzes both structured and unstructured data to support business intelligence decisions and fraud management solutions.
• Blueguard Training IT and cybersecurity training program offering over twenty specialized courses, including official ISC2 CISSP certification preparation as a certified ISC2 partner, plus preparation for Swiss federal certifications such as Cyber Security Specialist, Information Security Manager, and ICT-Manager. Delivered via Blended Learning, Microlearning, and a modern LMS.
• Blueguard Recruiting IT and cybersecurity talent acquisition service including Active Sourcing for permanent positions, project-based recruiting, Executive Search, IT Standortbestimmung (IT skill assessment), and Newplacement/Outplacement services.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ISC2coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial ISC2 partner enabling Blueguard to deliver internationally recognized CISSP certification courses. This partnership establishes Blueguard as an authorized training provider for one of the most prestigious cybersecurity credentials globally.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• OffSec (Offensive Security): Cybersecurity training and certification provider (OSCP, OSCP+) with focus on offensive security. Adjacent to Blueguard Training in the cybersecurity certification market.
• CyberArk: Israel-founded identity security and privileged access management vendor. Partial overlap with Blueguard's enterprise security consulting and SAP/CRM security advisory work.

Direct peers

• EC-Council: Provider of cybersecurity certifications (CEH, ECSA) and authorized training programs. Competes with Blueguard's training pillar for cybersecurity professional certification demand.
• SANS Institute: Global cybersecurity training and certification provider. Comparable to Blueguard Training as an authoritative cybersecurity credentialing body competing for CISSP and other certification candidates.
• Kudelski Security: Swiss-headquartered cybersecurity services firm offering consulting, managed security, and compliance across Europe. Comparable to Blueguard as a DACH-rooted cybersecurity advisory with multi-pillar services.
• InfoGuard (Swiss security): Swiss cybersecurity specialist providing managed security, penetration testing, and ISO 27001 consulting. Closely comparable to Blueguard's core cybersecurity consulting and compliance focus in Switzerland.

Regional players

• Radix Security: Dutch cybersecurity consulting firm offering assessments, ISO 27001 implementation, and managed security. Comparable to Blueguard as a European mid-market cybersecurity consulting specialist.

Broad incumbents

• Orange Cyberdefense: European cybersecurity services arm of Orange, offering SOC, consulting, and training across multiple countries. A larger incumbent that competes with Blueguard on enterprise security consulting and managed detection.
• Michael Page Technology (DACH): Global recruitment firm with a dedicated IT and cybersecurity practice across DACH. Comparable to Blueguard Recruiting on executive search and IT talent placement.
• Hays Technology (DACH): Global recruiting and workforce solutions firm with strong DACH IT recruitment practice. Comparable to Blueguard Recruiting as a competitor for IT and cybersecurity talent placement.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@BlueguardCybersecurity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/blueguard-trusted-it-partner/?viewAsMember=true

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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