Information Security Institute

What Information Security Institute does

The Information Security Institute (ISI) is a Munich-based, non-profit research and consulting organization founded in 2015 as an offshoot of the Applied Sciences Association, operating under the scientific patronage of the European Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (EUASU). The institute operates with a core staff of nine and a broader network of roughly 14–15 international experts drawn from institutions including Rutgers University, the University of Glasgow, and former U.S. Department of Justice, DHS, and FBI advisory roles. Its central thesis is that malicious actors target people rather than infrastructure, and it packages an interdisciplinary framework spanning more than ten scientific disciplines — psychology, sociology, criminology, law, security studies, anthropology, linguistics, and management — into proprietary assessment methodologies.

ISI's product portfolio centers on five proprietary methodologies (MCASOCP, 25-SSBR, SRCS, Kavalyer, and 2CAO), delivered through structured methodology-integration engagements (typically a 30-day integration with video lessons, case studies, expert consultations, and training for up to three client employees), advanced penetration testing with social engineering, business reputation assessment and management, social-engineering defense integration, and representation services at the UN, OSCE, and European Parliament. A library of nine published books and documentary films underpins its thought-leadership positioning. In July 2024, ISI added an Education service line targeting fintech specialists as a new training-led product.

Revenue is generated through professional services — bespoke consulting, methodology integration, training, round tables, and event access — with no publicly disclosed pricing, no funding rounds, and no parent company. Customer concentration is high, anchored on a small set of enterprise engagements (e.g., FinTech firm Papaya Ltd., financial institutions). Distribution is community-led, relying on the expert network, EUASU ecosystem partnerships, publications, and international events held in Rome (2016), Heidelberg (2016), New York (2018), and Kyiv (2021).

Name

Information Security Institute

Legal name

Information Security Institute

Website

https://isi.euasu.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Information Security Institute is a Munich-based non-profit founded in 2015 that delivers interdisciplinary information-security consulting, proprietary reputation and social-engineering-defense methodologies, and international advocacy services to organizations, financial institutions, and individuals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Information Security Consulting & Methodology Services

NAICS

Investigation and Security Services (5616), Security Systems Services (56162), Investigation and Personal Background Check Services (561611)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro primary industry

Security Audits & Compliance (ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA, SOX) (BPAKADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Executive Protection Intelligence & Threat Management (Protective Intelligence) (BPAKABAI), Security Operations (SOC), Incident Response & Threat Hunting (EDAOAIAI)

Keywords

• Information security consulting
• Business reputation assessment
• Social engineering defense
• Penetration testing services
• Security methodology integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Munich

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Expert Consulting Services: Services provided by international experts including research, analysis, and consultation on information security matters
2. Methodology Integration: Integration of proprietary security methodologies including MCASOCP and 25-SSBR into client organizations, with training components
3. Education and Training: Creating methodological manuals, educational programs, documentary films, and training materials for organizations and individuals
4. Business Reputation Services: Quick check and deep assessment of business reputation, investigative journalism, and representation at international bodies (UN, OSCE, European Parliament)
5. Round Tables and Briefings: Organization of expert round tables with international experts, including remote access options

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Information Security Institute (ISI) provides expert consulting and integrates proprietary information security methodologies (MCASOCP, 25-SSBR, SRCS, Kavalyer, 2CAO) that focus on the human factor as the primary attack surface, combining psychology, sociology, criminology, and security studies. Its deliverables include Advanced Penetration Testing with Social Engineering, Business Reputation Quick Check and Deep Assessment, methodology integration with training, education programs, expert round tables, and representation at international bodies such as the UN, OSCE, and European Parliament.

Product overview

The Information Security Institute (ISI) offers a portfolio of security services and methodologies centered on the concept that malicious actors target people, not infrastructure. The core methodology is MCASOCP (Complex Method for Analysis of Subject and Organization for Cooperation and Partnership), which incorporates the 25-parameter 25-SSBR business reputation assessment model. ISI provides specialized security services including Advanced Penetration Testing with Social Engineering, Business Reputation assessment and management, Social Engineering Defense Integration, and SRCS Technology Integration. The institute also organizes round tables and expert briefings with international participation, offers education and remote access to events, and produces a library of publications including textbooks (Security in the 21st Century), investigative books (Electronic Predator, Cyber Feng Shui, The Swaying Scene, Between the Hammer and the Anvil, Mystery or Crime, Dokazuha), and analysis of religious and social phenomena (Mormons. Children Under Voltage, The Orthodox Lobby in Russian Wikipedia). ISI's business solutions are built on a convergent approach to security, developed at the intersection of more than 10 scientific disciplines including psychology, sociology, criminology, law, and management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MCASOCP Integration (Comprehensive Analysis of Subject and Organization for Cooperation and Partnership) Decision-making methodology integration for partnership analysis, including 8 video lessons, 5 practical case studies, up to 10 expert consultations in the following month, regular methodology updates 2-3 times per year, and training for up to 3 company employees, delivered in approximately 30 days.
• 25-SSBR Integration (25-Parameter Business Reputation Assessment) Integration of the 25-SSBR model for assessing business reputation, offered as a component of MCASOCP and as a standalone service for rapid and deep business reputation evaluation.
• Advanced Penetration Testing with Social Engineering Proactive security testing combining technical penetration testing with social engineering elements, targeting the human factor as the primary vulnerability in organizational security.
• Business Reputation Services Comprehensive business reputation management including quick checks, in-depth assessments, and independent investigative journalism to protect and enhance organizational reputation.
• Social Engineering Defense Integration Integration of a defense methodology against social engineering attacks, providing organizations with tools and training to protect against human-factor manipulation.
• SRCS Technology Integration Integration of the SRCS (Social Research and Countermeasures System) technology, an ISI-developed methodology for social research and countermeasures.
• Round Tables and Expert Briefings Organization of round tables and expert briefings with international experts, held in various cities (Rome 2016, Heidelberg 2016, New York 2018, Kyiv 2021), covering information security, unfair competition, and financial sector security.
• Remote Access to ISI Events Remote access service providing participation in Information Security Institute events, including scientific meetings and expert round tables, for international audiences.
• Creating Methodological Manuals Development of methodological manuals for companies, organizations, and individuals, tailored to specific organizational needs and security requirements.
• Representation at UN, OSCE, and European Parliament Representing the interests of organizations and individuals at international platforms including the UN, OSCE, and European Parliament.
• Education Service Educational programs and training services aimed at preparing specialists capable of working with data and information, particularly in the fintech industry.
• Online Reputation Management Techniques and methodologies for managing online reputation and protecting against online raiding (unsolicited online attacks on business reputation).
• Polygraph Services Polygraph testing and assessment services for personnel evaluation and security screening purposes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Integration methodology can be completed in 30 days
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EUASU (European Academy of Sciences of Ukraine)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Information Security Institute operates as part of EUASU, with ISI activities conducted under the scientific patronage of the European Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. Key experts hold positions such as Presidium Member of EUASU.
• Criminalistic Research InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization listed in the ISI partner network, contributing to the institute's multidisciplinary research approach.
• The Memory InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization with associated fellows participating in ISI research activities. Iryna Lopatiuk is an associate fellow of the Memory Institute.
• Psychological and Philosophical Scientific SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization with members participating in ISI activities. Alisa Novosyolova is a Presidium Member.
• Criminological Research CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization contributing to criminology research. Olga Panchenko is a member of the Criminology Center research team.
• Academy of the Professional Services Industry (APSI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization with Director Alisa Novosyolova serving as Director of APSI and ISI expert.
• International Schicksalsanalyse Community Research InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization focused on depth psychology research. Head Maryna Illiusha leads the institute.
• Human Rights Without FrontiersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBelgian NGO founded by Willy Fautré. Partner in documentary film production including 'Protect Your Dignity'. Fautré serves as EUASU expert.
• Papaya Ltd.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinTech company with strategic initiative involving ISI experts to protect FinTech projects from defamation and mediate disputes with financial regulators. Dr. Oliver Pahnecke serves as expert with ISI.
• Kavalyer Civil Society OrganizationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic organization for which ISI developed Kavalyer technology. Costantino Slobodyanyuk is Head of Kavalyer CSO. Documentary films 'License to Commit Crimes' and 'The Face of Religious Extremism' created for Kavalyer.
• Unsolved Crimes NewspaperminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedia partner. Eugenia Tarasenko is freelance correspondent; Konstantin Slobodyanyuk is editor-in-chief. Collaborated on documentary films.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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