CCI, Centro de Ciberseguridad Industrial-Industrial Cybersecurity Center

What CCI, Centro de Ciberseguridad Industrial-Industrial Cybersecurity Center does

CCI (Centro de Ciberseguridad Industrial / Industrial Cybersecurity Center) is a Madrid-based non-profit association (NIF G86674777) founded in 2013 that operates the largest international professional ecosystem dedicated exclusively to industrial (OT) cybersecurity. It serves owners and operators of industrial facilities, engineering firms and system integrators, IT/OT technology manufacturers, and individual cybersecurity professionals across more than 30 countries, with a stated membership of 700+ credentialed professionals. CCI's core technology is a multi-platform digital ecosystem comprising nine named platforms: RECIN for IEC 62443-based cybersecurity requirements management in industrial projects, ESCIM for industrial cybersecurity incident management, MACIN for maturity assessment, CyberPlan for strategic planning, CyberExplorers for awareness, CyberImpact for impact measurement, MapFlix for landscape visualization, NGLibrary for publications, and a Knowledge Platform for documentation, all gated by member login portals.

The organization monetizes through four streams: tiered membership fees (Basic, Professional, Enterprise, Platform, Subscription), training programs via CCI School (a Master's in Industrial Cybersecurity priced €2,663–€3,550 plus specialized courses and workshops), Resource Kit sales, and a multi-level credentialing program (White, Green, Black for both Professional and Student categories). Distribution is community-led and event-driven, leveraging digital channels (LinkedIn, X, Instagram, newsletter, blog) plus in-person conferences, masterclasses, and workshops. CCI augments these offerings with proprietary frameworks (SG2CI governance operating system, DR2 decision-making model) and an extensive publications library addressing NIS2, ENS, and IEC 62443 in OT contexts. The model is underwritten by a tiered sponsor network: Telefónica Tech as Platinum sponsor, ten Gold sponsors (Fortinet, Kaspersky, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Rockwell Automation, Phoenix Contact, KPMG, S2 Grupo, Stormshield, Indra), and seven Silver sponsors (NTT DATA, Thales, Capgemini, Deloitte, Claroty, Tenable, TxOne Networks).

Name

CCI, Centro de Ciberseguridad Industrial-Industrial Cybersecurity Center

Legal name

Centro de Ciberseguridad Industrial

Website

https://cci-es.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CCI is a Madrid-based non-profit association and international professional ecosystem dedicated to industrial (OT) cybersecurity, serving operators, integrators, and technology vendors across 30+ countries with training programs, nine proprietary platforms (RECIN, ESCIM, MACIN, and others), credentialing, and governance frameworks like SG2CI and DR2.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Cybersecurity Training & Professional Services

NAICS

Computer Training (61142)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAOAIAB

Cybersecurity (General)

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/IT, Networking & Cybersecurity Certifications

SECONDARYBPAHAFAF

Privacy, Data Protection & Cyber Governance (GRC)

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Risk, Compliance & Governance Advisory

Keywords

• Industrial cybersecurity training
• OT security ecosystem
• IEC 62443 compliance
• SCADA cybersecurity education
• Critical infrastructure protection

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Training Programs (Master, Courses, Workshops): CCI generates revenue through its CCI School, offering a Professional Master's in Industrial Cybersecurity (€2,663–€3,550), specialized courses (C01–C08), and workshops (T01–T08). Pricing is tiered by membership level, with significant discounts for CCI ecosystem members. FUNDAE subsidy eligibility is also available.
2. Membership Fees: CCI operates a tiered membership model (Basic, Professional, Enterprise, Platform, Subscription) that provides exclusive benefits including price reductions on training and access to the ecosystem's resources. Membership tiers unlock progressively better pricing on training programs.
3. Resource Kit Sales: CCI sells Resource Kits providing access to exclusive materials for one year, as an alternative to free membership, generating revenue from organizations seeking standalone access to CCI's knowledge repository.
4. Professional Credentials Program: CCI issues professional credentials (White, Green, Black levels for both Professional and Student categories) through a structured recognition program, tied to training completion and participation requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

CCI operates an international professional ecosystem for industrial cybersecurity, offering a Professional Master's in Industrial Cybersecurity, specialized courses, and workshops through its CCI School, alongside a tiered membership program and proprietary platforms (RECIN, ESCIM, MACIN, CyberPlan, CyberExplorers, NGLibrary, MapFlix) for requirements management, incident management, maturity assessment, and knowledge sharing. Revenue is generated primarily through training program fees, membership subscriptions, resource kits, and corporate sponsorships.

Product overview

CCI (Centro de Ciberseguridad Industrial) is an international non-profit professional ecosystem focused on industrial cybersecurity. The organization operates a platform-plus-services model comprising multiple interconnected offerings: (1) Collaborative Platforms including RECIN for cybersecurity requirements management, ESCIM and MACIN for member collaboration, a Knowledge Platform, CyberExplorers for awareness, CyberPlan for planning, MapFlix for visualization, and NGLibrary for publications; (2) CCI School offering professional training through a Master's program in Industrial Cybersecurity (M01), specialized Courses covering sector-specific OT cybersecurity topics, and intensive Workshops on cybersecurity challenges; (3) Professional Credentials Program with White/Green/Black credential levels; and (4) Publications and Frameworks including the SG2CI governance system and DR2 decision-making model. The ecosystem serves professionals across more than 30 countries with resources, training, and community networking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CCI School: Professional training division offering masters programs, courses, and workshops in industrial cybersecurity
• RECIN
• ESCIM
• MACIN
• CCI Ecosystem

Products and services

• CCI School - Master's in Industrial Cybersecurity (M01) An online professional master's program in OT-Industrial Cybersecurity for cybersecurity and operations professionals seeking careers in industrial cybersecurity, with over 450 hours of content and 12 live masterclasses.
• CCI School - Industrial Cybersecurity Courses Specialized courses covering cybersecurity for OT environments in industrial sectors including railways, water, electricity, supply chain, and OT audit management, coordinated with ISA Spain.
• CCI School - Industrial Cybersecurity Workshops Intensive workshops (T01-T08) on specific industrial cybersecurity challenges including cybersecurity diagnosis, process maturity evaluation, incident management, forensic analysis, NIS2 compliance, and lifecycle security. Capped at 15 students per edition.
• CCI Professional Credentials Program A recognition program for industrial cybersecurity professionals with credential levels (CPN, CPV, CPB for professionals and students) based on training hours, event attendance, and assessments.
• RECIN (Plataforma de Requisitos de Ciberseguridad para Proyectos Industriales) A cybersecurity requirements platform for industrial automation projects that provides resources for defining cybersecurity requirements based on the IEC 62443 framework, applicable across the project lifecycle from design through commissioning.
• ESCIM - Industrial Cybersecurity Incident Manager Platform for managing and coordinating responses to industrial cybersecurity incidents, accessible to ecosystem members.
• MACIN - Industrial Cybersecurity Maturity Model

Quantifiable outcome

• 200+ graduates from the Master's program
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

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

• Telefónica TechflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerTelefónica Tech serves as Platinum sponsor of the CCI ecosystem. As a major technology and cybersecurity services provider, Telefónica Tech collaborates with CCI on industrial cybersecurity initiatives, providing visibility and credibility to the ecosystem.
• FortinetcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFortinet is a Gold sponsor of the CCI ecosystem, contributing to the professional community focused on industrial cybersecurity solutions and awareness.
• KasperskycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerKaspersky is a Gold sponsor of the CCI ecosystem, supporting industrial cybersecurity awareness and community initiatives.
• SiemenscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSiemens is a Gold sponsor of the CCI ecosystem, bringing industrial digitalization and automation expertise to the community.
• Schneider ElectriccoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSchneider Electric is a Gold sponsor of the CCI ecosystem, contributing expertise in energy management and industrial automation cybersecurity.
• Rockwell AutomationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRockwell Automation is a Gold sponsor of the CCI ecosystem, providing industrial automation and digital transformation expertise.
• Phoenix ContactcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPhoenix Contact is a Gold sponsor of the CCI ecosystem, contributing industrial automation and connectivity solutions expertise.
• KPMGcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerKPMG is a Gold sponsor of the CCI ecosystem, providing cybersecurity advisory and governance expertise.
• S2 GrupocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerS2 Grupo is a Gold sponsor of the CCI ecosystem, contributing cybersecurity services expertise.
• StormshieldcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerStormshield is a Gold sponsor of the CCI ecosystem, providing network security solutions for industrial environments.
• IndracoreGTM or Marketing PartnerIndra is a Gold sponsor of the CCI ecosystem, contributing IT and defense technology expertise to the community.
• IndraMind CybersecuritycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerIndraMind Cybersecurity is a Gold sponsor of the CCI ecosystem.
• HackRTUcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHackRTU is a Gold sponsor of the CCI ecosystem, focused on industrial cybersecurity awareness.
• NTT DATAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNTT DATA is a Silver sponsor of the CCI ecosystem, providing digital transformation and technology services expertise.
• ThalesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThales is a Silver sponsor of the CCI ecosystem, contributing aerospace, defense, and cybersecurity expertise.
• CapgeminiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCapgemini is a Silver sponsor of the CCI ecosystem, contributing professional services and digital transformation expertise.
• DeloitteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDeloitte is a Silver sponsor of the CCI ecosystem, providing professional services and cybersecurity advisory.
• IoT – IIoT Cybersecurity Research CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCI collaborated with the IoT – IIoT Cybersecurity Research Center to develop the first cybersecurity training content focused on the lifecycle of an industrial digitalization project, resulting in the T07 Workshop.
• Cloud Security AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCI team members are part of the Cloud Security Alliance research teams working on ICS, IoT, IIoT, and Security Incident Management topics.
• OEA (Organization of American States) Cybersecurity LabcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCI's Freddy Macho serves as Chairman of the IoT Committee of the OEA Cybersecurity Lab, linking CCI to a pan-American intergovernmental cybersecurity initiative.
• ISA SpainminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCI coordinates the Cybersecurity Manager in IACS course (C02) with ISA Spain, combining ISA's automation standards expertise with CCI's industrial cybersecurity focus.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• (ISC)²: (ISC)² administers CISSP and other cybersecurity certifications, including an industrial-focused credential path. CCI's White/Green/Black credentials compete with (ISC)² certifications for the same industrial cybersecurity practitioner audience.
• SANS Institute: SANS is the largest dedicated cybersecurity training and certification organization, with a dedicated ICS/OT curriculum (ICS/SCADA courses, GICSP credential) targeting industrial defenders. CCI competes with SANS for OT practitioner training budgets in EMEA and LatAm.
• EC-Council: EC-Council is a global cybersecurity training and certification body (CEH, ECSA, ICS/SCADA Cybersecurity). Its ICS/SCADA track overlaps with CCI's training portfolio for OT cybersecurity practitioners.
• ISACA: ISACA is the global GRC and cybersecurity certification body (CISA, CISM, CDPSE) and operates an OT/ICS audit track. CCI's SG2CI and DR2 frameworks overlap with ISACA's COBIT and GRC certifications for industrial governance buyers.
• ISA (International Society of Automation): ISA is the global standards and professional body behind IEC 62443 and runs the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Certificate Program. CCI co-delivers its C02 course with ISA Spain, and both compete for the same industrial automation audience seeking OT cybersecurity credentials.

Emerging players

• TXOne Networks: TXOne Networks specializes in OT-native endpoint and network security for industrial environments and is a Silver sponsor of CCI. It operates a focused training track for OT practitioners, partially overlapping with CCI's workshop portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Nozomi Networks: Nozomi Networks is an OT/IoT cybersecurity vendor offering asset visibility and threat detection, plus the Nozomi Networks Training program. It overlaps with CCI's RECIN/MACIN use cases for OT asset and maturity assessment.
• Claroty: Claroty is a leading OT/ICS cybersecurity platform vendor (a Silver sponsor of CCI) that also runs industrial cybersecurity training and partner enablement. It competes with CCI's platforms (RECIN, ESCIM, MACIN) for industrial customer cybersecurity tooling budgets.
• Dragos: Dragos is an OT-native cybersecurity vendor offering the Dragos Academy (ICS/SCADA training, OT-CERT, SANS-adjacent courses) and the Dragos Platform for asset discovery and threat detection. CCI competes with Dragos Academy for OT training budgets.
• Fortinet (NSE Institute): Fortinet's NSE Institute delivers cybersecurity certifications (NSE 1–8) including OT-specific tracks, and Fortinet is itself a CCI Gold sponsor. It is a broad incumbent competing with CCI on both training and OT security tooling.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles24 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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