ASOFTNET GmbH & Co. KG

What ASOFTNET GmbH & Co. KG does

ASOFTNET GmbH & Co. KG, operating under the brand "ASOFTNET by acs", is a German cybersecurity services provider and a subsidiary of ACS Gruppe (ACS Management GmbH, headquartered in Leipzig). The firm runs its own Security Operations Centers (SOCs) in Leipzig, Erfurt, and Wismar, delivering 24/7 monitoring, attack analysis, and incident response, together with managed security services and IT-security consulting including penetration testing, certified security audits, digital forensics, virtual CISO, compliance advisory (NIS2, ISO 27001), and security awareness training.

The company sells primarily into three segments: German Mittelstand mid-market companies, Behörden (government agencies), and KRITIS (critical infrastructure operators in energy, water, healthcare, transport, and telecom). Go-to-market is sales-led and direct, with customer acquisition driven by website consultation requests and bundled cross-sell via the ACS Gruppe portfolio. Revenue mechanics are dominated by recurring managed services and SOC-as-a-Service contracts, supplemented by project-based consulting fees; no public pricing or contract value data is disclosed.

ASOFTNET carries the TeleTrusT "IT-Security made in Germany" seal, positions itself around German data sovereignty and GDPR/DSGVO compliance, and is supported by ACS Gruppe's broader IT infrastructure, cloud, managed services, and business applications footprint. The operating footprint is regional — Saxony, Thuringia, and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern — with no global service claim in the source material. The company is privately held, small (7 employees disclosed), and does not publicly disclose revenue, funding history, or M&A activity.

Name

ASOFTNET GmbH & Co. KG

Legal name

ASOFTNET GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://asoftnet.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

ASOFTNET by acs is a German cybersecurity subsidiary of ACS Gruppe operating distributed SOCs in Leipzig, Erfurt, and Wismar to deliver 24/7 monitoring, incident response, managed security services, and IT-security consulting to German Mittelstand, government agencies (Behörden), and KRITIS critical-infrastructure operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed Security Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Security Operations Center (SOC) as a Service (BPAEADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cybersecurity Operations Outsourcing (SOC / SecOps) (BPAEAMAG), OT/ICS & Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Services (BPAKAHAN)

Keywords

• Managed security services
• Security operations center
• IT security consulting
• Penetration testing services
• Compliance advisory services

Headquarters

HQ city

Leipzig

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. SOC as a Service: Security Operations Center services provided as a managed service offering continuous monitoring, threat analysis, and incident response. Delivered from company-owned SOCs in Leipzig, Erfurt, and Wismar. Revenue likely structured as recurring subscription model based on service scope and monitoring volume.
2. Managed Security Services: Outsourced security operations covering monitoring, security management, and security operations. Provides ongoing access to security expertise and established processes. Typically structured as recurring managed services contracts.
3. IT-Security Consulting: Professional security consulting services including penetration testing, security audits, forensics, virtual CISO, and compliance consulting. May include one-time project fees and ongoing advisory retainers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

ASOFTNET provides outsourced cybersecurity services through its own Security Operations Centers (SOCs) in Leipzig, Erfurt, and Wismar, delivering 24/7 security monitoring, attack analysis, and incident response. Its offering bundles SOC as a Service, Managed Security Services, and IT-Security Consulting (penetration testing, security audits with certification, digital forensics, virtual CISO, security awareness training), supplemented by compliance advisory for NIS2, ISO 27001, and KRITIS requirements. Services are delivered exclusively to organizations in Germany, with a focus on mid-market companies, government agencies, and critical infrastructure operators.

Product overview

ASOFTNET by acs offers a unified cybersecurity services portfolio consisting of managed security offerings. The core offerings include: (1) Security Operations Center (SOC) and SOC as a Service for continuous threat monitoring and analysis across their facilities in Leipzig, Erfurt, and Wismar; (2) Managed Security Services for outsourced security operations; (3) 24/7 Monitoring & Incident Response for round-the-clock protection; and (4) IT-Security Consulting encompassing penetration testing, security audits, digital forensics, virtual CISO services, and security awareness training. These services are complemented by compliance advisory supporting NIS2 and ISO 27001 requirements. All services are delivered with a focus on German security standards, targeting mid-market companies, government agencies, and KRITIS (critical infrastructure) organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SOC as a Service Managed Security Operations Center service that continuously monitors security-relevant events, analyzes potential attacks, and supports rapid response to security incidents, delivered from SOCs in Leipzig, Erfurt, and Wismar for organizations without internal SOC capability.
• Managed Security Services Outsourced security operations covering monitoring, security management, and ongoing security operations, giving organizations access to expert knowledge, established processes, and modern security technologies without building internal security resources.
• IT-Security Consulting Comprehensive security consulting covering penetration testing, IT security audits with certification support, digital forensics and incident response, virtual CISO and compliance consulting, and security awareness training for organizations seeking a sustainable security strategy.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ACS GruppecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASOFTNET is an integral part of the ACS Gruppe, a technology-oriented company group. As part of ACS Gruppe, ASOFTNET provides specialized cybersecurity and SOC services within a broader portfolio that includes IT infrastructure, cloud solutions, managed services, and business applications. The parent company's scale and resources support ASOFTNET's service delivery while ASOFTNET provides critical cybersecurity capabilities to the group's comprehensive service offering.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• secunet Security Networks AG: Leading German cybersecurity company offering managed security, SOC, and consulting services to government, defense, and critical infrastructure. Direct overlap with ASOFTNET in Behörden and KRITIS segments, with significantly larger scale.
• T-Systems (Deutsche Telekom): Telecommunications giant with a substantial managed security and SOC portfolio serving German Mittelstand, enterprises, and public sector. Competes head-on with ASOFTNET for SOC-as-a-Service and managed security contracts in Germany.
• Arvato Systems (Bertelsmann): German IT services provider with cybersecurity, managed security, and compliance offerings for regulated industries and public sector. Comparable to ASOFTNET in targeting German Mittelstand and KRITIS customers.
• Controlware GmbH: German managed services and cybersecurity provider with SOC capabilities serving mid-market and enterprise customers. Directly comparable to ASOFTNET's managed security and SOC offering in the German market.
• Bechtle AG: Large German IT services group with a dedicated cybersecurity division offering SOC, managed security, and consulting. Direct competitor to ASOFTNET in the German Mittelstand and Behörden space, with a much broader footprint.
• SVA System Vertrieb Alexander GmbH: German IT system integrator with a strong cybersecurity practice including SOC, managed security, and compliance services. Comparable target customers and service portfolio to ASOFTNET.

Emerging players

• Redteam Pentesting GmbH: German cybersecurity specialist focused on penetration testing, security audits, and incident response. Overlaps with ASOFTNET's consulting offerings for German mid-market and KRITIS clients.

Broad incumbents

• Cancom GmbH: Large German IT services group offering managed security and SOC services as part of a broader cloud and digital workplace portfolio. Comparable in customer base but broader in scope than ASOFTNET.
• Atos (Germany): Global IT services group with managed security, SOC, and consulting capabilities for German enterprise and public sector customers. Operates as a broader incumbent overlapping with ASOFTNET's core service lines.

Regional players

• Fiducia & GAD IT AG (Fiducia): German IT services provider focused on banking and cooperative sector with cybersecurity capabilities. Adjacent comparison given regulatory-driven security demand similar to ASOFTNET's KRITIS focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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