ALAPSI AC

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ALAPSI AC is a Mexican non-profit professional association founded in 1995 that serves 1,234 information security practitioners and 234 partner organizations across Latin America through membership dues, certification programs, training courses, and leadership summits.

Company typePrivate
Founded1995
HeadquartersCiudad de México, Mexico
Headcount1–10
GTM typeB2B
OfferingServices

What ALAPSI AC does

ALAPSI AC (Asociación Latinoamericana de Profesionales en Seguridad Informática, A.C.) is a Mexican civil association (non-profit) founded in 1995 and headquartered in Coyoacán, Mexico City. It operates as a professional association for information security practitioners across Latin America, with a stated mission to promote the growth and professionalization of information security and to support public- and private-sector organizations in safeguarding the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of their IT resources. Its membership base comprises 1,234 active members and 234 partner organizations, and it is governed by an elected Mesa Directiva (board) currently serving a 2025–2028 term under President Sergio Reynoso Pérez.

The association's commercial surface consists of (i) recurring annual membership dues, (ii) certification and training program revenue (delivered through partnerships with JEDAIS Certifications, Global Lynx, ISACA, and CertiProf, covering credentials such as CGRC, CICISO, CISM, CISSP, CISA, CompTIA, ISO/IEC 27032, and ISO Manager), and (iii) event revenue from programs including the ALAPSI Cyber Leaders Summit, the LATAM Leadership Summit, and a recurring business webinar series ("Charlando con Masters"). Members receive preferential pricing on certification exams (50% off) and courses (25% off) via CertiProf. The organization has no proprietary technology platform disclosed; its "platform" is the association itself — the community, programming, and convening function.

Beyond the core membership, ALAPSI operates three branded initiatives that broaden its addressable audience: ALAPSI Jóvenes (a youth pipeline built with Universidad Amerike), ALAPSI Women (a women's leadership chapter), and ALAPSI Future Leaders (a speaker and instructor pathway tied to CONOCER/SEP competency standardization work). The association is also integrated with Mexican government competency frameworks (CONOCER, SEP) and industry bodies (CANACINTRA, Cyber Leaders Magazine), and its president was elected Senior Member of IEEE in 2025. The combination of subscription revenue, partner-delivered certifications, sponsored events, and regulatory embedding — rather than a single licensed product line — defines the operating model and the unit economics that would matter to any investor or acquirer.

ALAPSI AC firmographics

Firmographics

Name: ALAPSI AC
Legal name: ASOCIACIÓN LATINOAMERICANA DE PROFESIONALES EN SEGURIDAD INFORMÁTICA, A.C.
Website: https://alapsi.org
Company type: Private
Founded year: 1995
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 1–10 employees
Short description: ALAPSI AC is a Mexican non-profit professional association founded in 1995 that serves 1,234 information security practitioners and 234 partner organizations across Latin America through membership dues, certification programs, training courses, and leadership summits.
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ALAPSI AC industry classification

Industry

Product category: Professional Association Services
NAICS: Educational Services (611), Business Associations (813910)
SIC: Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)
akta.pro primary industry: Information Technology (IT) & Cybersecurity Certifications (EDAAANAA)
akta.pro secondary industries: Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) & Security Management (EDAOAIAG), Data Protection, Privacy & Information Handling (PII/PHI/PCI) Training (EDABAGAD)

Keywords

Cybersecurity certification programs
Professional membership association
Information security training
Professional development services
Industry community building

Where ALAPSI AC is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Ciudad de México
HQ country: Mexico
HQ region: Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

ALAPSI AC business model

Business model

GTM type: B2B
Offering type: Services
Cost components: Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

Membership Dues: ALAPSI generates revenue through annual membership fees from its 1,234+ members and 234 partner organizations. Members receive access to certifications, courses, events, networking, and professional development resources.
Certification and Training Programs: Revenue from professional certification programs (CISM, CISSP, CISA, CompTIA, ISO/IEC 27032, etc.) and training courses offered in partnership with JEDAIS Certifications and Global Lynx.

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Subscription	Annual	ALAPSI Membership with certification exam discounts

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels11 records

ALAPSI AC product offering

Product offering

Core offering

ALAPSI AC is a Latin American non-profit professional association that provides cybersecurity certifications, training courses, and professional development programs to information security practitioners. It operates an annual membership program serving 1,234+ individual members and 234 partner organizations, delivers credentials such as CISM, CISSP, CISA, CompTIA, ISO/IEC 27032, and CGRC through partner bodies, and convenes the industry through summits, webinars, and chapter initiatives (ALAPSI Jóvenes, ALAPSI Women, ALAPSI Future Leaders).

Product overview

ALAPSI AC is a professional association offering membership services, cybersecurity certifications through partner organizations (JedAIS Certifications, Global Lynx), training courses, and professional development initiatives including ALAPSI Mujeres (women's chapter) and ALAPSI Jóvenes (youth program). The organization hosts annual summits and events including the ALAPSI Cyber Leaders Summit and LATAM Leadership Summit.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

ALAPSI Jóvenes: Youth chapter of ALAPSI focused on developing the next generation of cybersecurity, AI, and emerging technology leaders in Latin America through mentorship, training, and networking programs.
ALAPSI Women
ALAPSI Future Leaders

Products and services

Certificaciones de Ciberseguridad Professional certification programs in cybersecurity offered through partnerships with JedAIS Certifications and Global Lynx, including CGRC, CICISO, CISM, CISSP, CISA, and CompTIA certifications. Aimed at information security professionals pursuing recognized credentials.
Cursos de Ciberseguridad Training courses and programs in cybersecurity designed to develop technical competencies and professional leadership skills for information security practitioners.
Membresía ALAPSI Annual membership program providing access to courses, certifications, networking events, and professional development resources for information security professionals across Latin America.
ALAPSI Cyber Leaders Summit 2026 Annual executive summit focusing on AI governance, cybersecurity leadership, and digital trust convergence, held at CANACINTRA National Headquarters in Mexico City on July 23, 2026.
LATAM Leadership Summit 2026 Regional leadership summit covering digital identity, quantum defense, and threat intelligence, gathering influential decision-makers to discuss strategies shaping the global technology landscape.
Charlando con Masters (Business Webinars) Expert speaker webinar series on topics including AI governance, cybersecurity strategy, deepfakes, and digital resilience. Open for registration to the broader professional community.

Companies that use ALAPSI AC

Customer profile

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

ALAPSI AC technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
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AI maturity

App detail

ALAPSI AC partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor and core.

CANACINTRAflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 July 2026Host venue partner for the ALAPSI Cyber Leaders Summit 2026, held at the CANACINTRA National Headquarters in Mexico City. The summit features executive convergence on AI, business, compliance, and trust.
Universidad AmerikeflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Academic partnership for the launch of ALAPSI Jóvenes, an initiative to develop next-generation cybersecurity leaders. Universidad Amerike hosted the official launch event.
CyboltminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 June 2026Supporter and ally of the ALAPSI Jóvenes initiative, contributing to the development of future cybersecurity talent in Mexico.
ScitumminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 June 2026Supporter and ally of the ALAPSI Jóvenes initiative for youth cybersecurity talent development.
Netcloud ServicesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 June 2026Strategic partner for infrastructure, resilience, and business continuity topics. Supporter of ALAPSI Cyber Leaders Summit 2026 and youth initiatives.
CANACINTRAminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 June 2026Supporter and ally of the ALAPSI Jóvenes initiative, participating in the youth talent development ecosystem.
VirmarminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 June 2026Supporter and ally of the ALAPSI Jóvenes initiative for youth cybersecurity talent development.
Diálogo VisualminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 June 2026Supporter and ally of the ALAPSI Jóvenes initiative for youth cybersecurity talent development.
OCDTECH MXminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 June 2026Supporter and ally of the ALAPSI Jóvenes initiative for youth cybersecurity talent development.
Un Café para la CiberseguridadminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 June 2026Supporter and ally of the ALAPSI Jóvenes initiative for youth cybersecurity talent development.
HacktitudeminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 June 2026Supporter and ally of the ALAPSI Jóvenes initiative for youth cybersecurity talent development.
FirstminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 June 2026Supporter and ally of the ALAPSI Jóvenes initiative for youth cybersecurity talent development.
Los CiberamigosminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 June 2026Supporter and ally of the ALAPSI Jóvenes initiative for youth cybersecurity talent development.
Sabiduría en LíneaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 June 2026Supporter and ally of the ALAPSI Jóvenes initiative for youth cybersecurity talent development.
B-FYminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 January 2026Partner in the 'La Amenaza Invisible: Suplantación de Identidad con Deepfakes e IA Generativa' webinar, providing expertise on biometrics and digital security.
CONOCERcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Collaboration with CONOCER (Sistema Nacional de Competencias) to develop national competency standards for cybersecurity in Mexico, aligned with the private sector, government, and academia.
SEP (Secretaría de Educación Pública)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partnership with Mexico's Ministry of Public Education to develop and standardize cybersecurity competencies in Mexico through the ALAPSI Gestión por Competencias en Ciberseguridad Committee.
NetCloud ServicesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Partner for cybersecurity education content on infrastructure, resilience, and business continuity. Featured at ALAPSI Cyber Leaders Summit 2026.
JEDAIS CertificationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic alliance with JEDAIS Certifications to offer professional certifications and courses in cybersecurity, strengthening members' technical competencies and professional leadership.
Global LynxcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Global Lynx to deliver courses and programs designed to elevate cybersecurity competencies and position professionals at the elite level of the field.
IllumiominorGTM or Marketing PartnerMentioned in cybersecurity resilience content and Zero Trust messaging on the ALAPSI platform.
Cyber Leaders MagazineflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-organizer of the LATAM Leadership Summit 2026, bringing together influential leaders to discuss strategies shaping the global technology landscape.
CertiProfcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertification partner providing exam vouchers and certifications (including AI and cybersecurity certifications) with exclusive discounts for ALAPSI members (50% off exams, 25% off courses).
ISACAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProfessional certification body for CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) offered through ALAPSI with 40-hour live online courses and member pricing.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

ALAPSI AC competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

SANS Institute: Global cybersecurity training and GIAC certification provider with strong enterprise and government penetration. SANS competes for the same pool of mid- to senior-level InfoSec professionals ALAPSI serves across LATAM.
IAPP: International Association of Privacy Professionals, a global membership body offering certifications such as CIPP and CIPM. IAPP is a direct peer in the professional association + privacy/security certification model that ALAPSI increasingly overlaps with.
ISACA: Global professional association administering CISM and CISA certifications and serving IT governance, risk, and security professionals. ISACA is a direct certification-content peer to ALAPSI, which even resells ISACA's CISM program in Mexico.
CompTIA: Global vendor-neutral IT certification body whose CompTIA Security+, CySA+, and related credentials are resold through ALAPSI's certification catalog. Directly comparable as a certification and training provider.
EC-Council: Cybersecurity certification body offering credentials such as CEH, CHFI, and ECSA. EC-Council competes with ALAPSI for InfoSec certification mindshare and training revenue across Latin America.
(ISC)²: Global non-profit membership body for cybersecurity professionals that administers the CISSP certification. (ISC)² is a direct peer to ALAPSI in both association model and certification portfolio (CISSP is one of ALAPSI's flagship offerings).
CertiProf: LATAM-focused professional certification body offering AI, cybersecurity, and ISO-aligned credentials. CertiProf is both a channel partner and a direct competitor for ALAPSI's certification business in Latin America.

Emerging players

Cybrary: Online cybersecurity training platform offering video courses, hands-on labs, and certification prep. An emerging competitor targeting the same InfoSec practitioners ALAPSI serves, especially for self-paced digital learning.

Broad incumbents

OWASP Foundation: Global open-source application security community with active LATAM chapters producing training, conferences, and standards. Overlaps with ALAPSI's cybersecurity awareness and community-building mission in the region.

Regional players

ISACA Mexico City Chapter: Local ISACA chapter serving Mexico City InfoSec professionals with events, CPE, and CISM/CISA study circles. Operates in the same geography and overlaps with ALAPSI's local member base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

ALAPSI AC financial estimates

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ALAPSI AC leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

ALAPSI AC funding detail

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

ALAPSI AC M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about ALAPSI AC

What does ALAPSI AC do?

Is ALAPSI AC a public or private company?

ALAPSI AC is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.

When was ALAPSI AC founded?

ALAPSI AC was founded in 1995. It employs 1 to 10 people.

Where is ALAPSI AC based?

ALAPSI AC is headquartered in Ciudad de México, Mexico, in the Latin America region.

How does ALAPSI AC make money?

Two revenue lines are on record. Membership Dues are the primary driver. The others are certification and Training Programs.

Who are ALAPSI AC's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are SANS Institute, IAPP, ISACA, CompTIA, EC-Council, (ISC)² and CertiProf. Cybrary is listed as an emerging player. OWASP Foundation is listed as a broad incumbent. ISACA Mexico City Chapter is listed as a regional player.

Does ALAPSI AC have an API?

No public API is recorded for ALAPSI AC.

What industry is ALAPSI AC in?

ALAPSI AC's product category is Professional Association Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDAAANAA, Information Technology (IT) & Cybersecurity Certifications, with a secondary code of EDAOAIAG, Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) & Security Management. Its NAICS code is 611 and its SIC code is 8200.