MGID Mitteldeutsche Gesellschaft für Informationssicherheit und Datenschutz mbH

Name

MGID Mitteldeutsche Gesellschaft für Informationssicherheit und Datenschutz mbH

Legal name

Mitteldeutsche Gesellschaft für Informationssicherheit und Datenschutz mbH

Website

https://mgid.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Leipzig

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Consulting Services: Professional services engagements covering information security consulting, data protection advisory, penetration testing, and IT forensics. Engagements are likely structured as project-based or retainer mandates, with recurring data protection mandates (70 active mandates reported) suggesting ongoing advisory relationships.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MGID is an independent consulting firm that delivers information security and data protection services to clients in Central Germany (Mitteldeutschland). Its portfolio spans ISMS consulting and certification support, external Data Protection Officer (DPO) and GDPR/EU AI Act advisory, penetration testing, digital forensics with court-recognised expert witness testimony, and managed Security Operations Center (OutCERT) services, supported by a certified IT forensics laboratory in Leipzig.

Product overview

MGID is an independent consulting firm offering a unified portfolio of information security and data protection services. The core offerings include Beratung (security consulting and ISMS implementation), Datenschutz (GDPR/data protection compliance), IT-Forensik (digital forensics and incident response), Pen-Test (penetration testing), and OutCERT (SOC services). These services are designed to work together, with in-house IT security specialists collaborating with data protection experts to provide comprehensive protection across the entire value chain.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OutCERT™: A brand brought into Security Operations Centers (SOC) by MGID, offering expertise in building, operating, monitoring, reporting, and incident response services.

Products and services

• Beratung (Information Security Consulting)
• Datenschutz (Data Protection Advisory)

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero fines issued against MGID's clients in data protection matters
• +5 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BvD e.V. (Berufsverband der Datenschutzbeauftragten Deutschlands)coreOthersMGID is a member of BvD e.V., a professional association of data protection officers in Germany. MGID's data protection specialists are bound by BvD professional standards and criteria. The membership provides access to professional development, industry network, and serves as a quality credential for clients.
• GDD e.V. (Gesellschaft für Datenschutz und Datensicherheit)coreOthersMGID is a member of GDD e.V., the German society for data protection and data security. The association supports professional exchange and continuing education for data protection practitioners. GDD membership reinforces MGID's standing as a compliant data protection advisory firm.
• (ISC)²minorOthersMGID maintains membership in (ISC)², a global non-profit organisation for cybersecurity professionals. The membership supports knowledge exchange on international cybersecurity standards and certifies the credentials of MGID's IT security staff.
• IT Cluster Mitteldeutschland e.V.minorOthersMGID is a member of the IT Cluster Mitteldeutschland e.V., a regional industry cluster for IT companies in Central Germany. The cluster facilitates networking and business development among regional technology firms.
• BVMW e.V. (Bundesverband Mittelstand)minorOthersMGID is a member of BVMW, the Federal Association for Medium-Sized Business. The membership provides access to the Mittelstand business network and supports business development among SME clients.
• KMI ft. ACOD (Kompetenzzentrum Künstlich Menschlich Intelligent)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMGID co-hosts a joint webinar 'IT-Sicherheit und KI' (IT Security and AI) with KMI and ACOD on July 9, 2025. Thomas Reiche from MGID is the speaker. This is a co-marketing partnership to promote MGID's expertise in AI-related IT security topics.
• Staatsanwaltschaften und Polizei (Public Prosecutors and Police)coreOthersMGID provides training to public prosecutors and police forces, supports and quality-assures law enforcement during raids and major investigations, and collaborates with financial authorities. This is an established working relationship that contributes to MGID's forensic credibility and court-ready expertise.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SySS GmbH: German penetration testing and IT security specialist (Renningen). Overlaps directly with MGID's Pen-Test and IT-Forensik service lines, serving a similar enterprise buyer.
• Datenschutz Nord GmbH: Northern German data protection and information security consultancy offering external DPO services, ISMS, and IT security advisory. Closely comparable in GDPR/Datenschutz focus and SME customer base.
• HiSolutions AG: Berlin-based cybersecurity and IT risk consultancy offering ISMS, pentesting, data protection, and KRITIS advisory. Closely comparable in scope and customer profile to MGID.
• cirosec GmbH: Stuttgart-based IT security consulting firm specialising in penetration testing, incident response, and security audits. Closely comparable in service mix and German Mittelstand focus to MGID.
• Allgeier cyRis GmbH: German cybersecurity consultancy within Allgeier Group offering managed security, compliance, and incident response. Comparable in services and Mittelstand/government client base.

Broad incumbents

• KPMG AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft (Cybersecurity): Cybersecurity practice of KPMG Germany providing advisory, incident response, and data protection services. Larger competitor but targets the same enterprise and public-sector buyers as MGID.
• SEC Consult (Eviden/Atos): European cybersecurity consultancy under Eviden/Atos with strong DACH presence. Offers penetration testing, incident response, and managed security services overlapping with MGID's portfolio.
• TÜV SÜD Sec-IT GmbH: Cybersecurity arm of TÜV SÜD offering ISMS, penetration testing, and data protection certifications. Broader portfolio but directly overlaps with MGID's certification and compliance offerings.
• msg security advisors (msg group): German IT/security consulting group offering ISMS, penetration testing, and data protection across DACH. Significantly larger than MGID but addresses the same Mittelstand and KRITIS buyer with overlapping services.

Regional players

• Rheinspan GmbH: German IT security and data protection consultancy focused on DACH Mittelstand. Comparable in service portfolio (consulting, pentest, data protection) but operates in Western Germany.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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