Name

Zensec

Legal name

Solace Global Cyber Ltd

Website

https://zensec.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity Incident Response

NAICS

Computer Facilities Management Services (541513)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Network Security Managed Services (Firewall/IDS/IPS/SASE) (BPAEADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cloud Security Logging, SIEM/SOAR & Threat Detection (HDABAHAL), Cloud Security Managed Services (CSPM/CWPP/CNAPP) (BPAEADAF), Network Security Services (Firewall/VPN/ZTNA/SASE Integration) (BPAEAEAG)

Keywords

• Incident response services
• Ransomware recovery
• Digital forensics
• Managed security services
• Cyber threat intelligence

Headquarters

HQ city

Poole

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ransomware Data Recovery Services: Incident response services including ransomware removal, containment, negotiation with attackers, data decryption and restoration, and vulnerability remediation. Services are often covered by cyber insurance policies.
2. Managed Security Services: Ongoing managed security services including managed firewall, managed network security, patch management, vulnerability management, MDR, XDR, and SIEM monitoring
3. Security Assessment Services: Cyber security risk assessments, penetration testing, ransomware readiness assessments, and cyber security awareness training
4. Backup and Disaster Recovery: Disaster recovery services, Microsoft 365 backup, and secure backup solutions

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Zensec provides ransomware recovery, digital forensics and incident response (DFIR), and managed cybersecurity services through a 24/7 Security Operations Centre. The company delivers end-to-end incident handling including triage, investigation, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident review, alongside ongoing managed detection, vulnerability management, and security assessment services.

Product overview

Zensec is a managed cybersecurity services provider specialising in ransomware recovery and incident response. The company offers a unified portfolio of security services organised into six operational categories: Assess (cyber risk assessments, penetration testing, ransomware readiness), Protect (managed firewall, network security, patch management, vulnerability management), Detect (MDR, XDR, SIEM, threat intelligence), Respond (DFIR, business email compromise response, PII investigation), Recover (disaster recovery, ransomware recovery, Microsoft 365 backup, secure backup), and Train (security awareness and phishing simulation). Zensec is NCSC Assured and ISO 27001 accredited, formerly operating as Solace Cyber. The core differentiator is the ransomware data recovery service combined with 24/7 DFIR capabilities and a Security Operations Centre.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ransomware Data Recovery Core service providing encrypted file recovery, ransomware removal and containment, negotiation with attackers, data decryption and restoration, and vulnerability remediation for organisations affected by ransomware attacks. Delivered via a six-step process: Triage, Investigation, Contain, Remediate & Eradicate, Recover, and Post Incident review.
• Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR) Digital forensic investigation and incident response service that identifies vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and system impacts. Specialists perform thorough forensic analysis, ensure evidence is properly handled, and offer expert testimony to support investigations and legal processes.
• Managed Endpoint Detection & Response (MDR) 24/7 monitoring and response service delivered through the Security Operations Centre (SOC) to actively detect and respond to cybersecurity risks on endpoints in real time.
• Cloud Extended Detection & Response (XDR) Cloud-based extended detection and response service providing advanced threat detection across cloud infrastructure.
• Security Information & Event Management (SIEM) Security information and event management service for centralised threat monitoring and log analysis.
• Penetration Testing Security testing service that identifies vulnerabilities in systems and networks through simulated attacks. CREST Penetration Testing accredited.
• Cyber Threat Intelligence Threat intelligence reporting service that monitors known threat actors and provides actionable intelligence on emerging cyber threats, including a database documenting active ransomware groups, their tactics, and attack patterns.
• Cyber Security Risk Assessment Comprehensive risk assessment service evaluating organisational cybersecurity posture and identifying potential vulnerabilities.
• Ransomware Readiness Assessment Pre-incident assessment service evaluating organisational preparedness for ransomware attacks and identifying gaps in defence capabilities.
• Managed Firewall Services Firewall management and monitoring services providing network perimeter protection.
• Vulnerability Management Continuous identification, prioritisation, and remediation of security vulnerabilities in systems and applications. CREST Vulnerability Assessment accredited.
• Disaster Recovery Business continuity and disaster recovery planning and implementation services to restore IT infrastructure after disruptive events.
• Business Email Compromise Response Incident response service specifically targeting business email compromise attacks including BEC fraud investigation and fund recovery guidance.
• Cyber Security Awareness Training Staff training programs to raise awareness of cybersecurity threats and best practices, including simulated phishing attack exercises to test and improve employee resilience.
• Microsoft 365 Backup Specialised backup service for Microsoft 365 environments including Exchange, SharePoint, and OneDrive data.
• Cyber Incident Response Plan Development of structured incident response plans and playbooks for organisations to effectively respond to cyber incidents.
• PII Data Investigation Investigation services for personal data breaches and compliance with data protection obligations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully recovered data for hundreds of organisations affected by major security incidents

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Police UKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with law enforcement to combat cybercrime, using ransomware and email compromise expertise to mitigate threats and aid recovery. They coordinate with police during incident response to support investigations.
• Report FraudcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordination with Report Fraud to report incidents and connect clients with official support during recovery. Report Fraud is the UK's national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime.
• Regional Organised Crime Units (ROCUs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with ROCUs to address Business Email Compromise (BEC) and ransomware, supporting investigations and delivering timely guidance to clients across UK regions.
• National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs an NCSC Assured Service Provider, Zensec delivers trusted, government-recognised cyber incident response expertise. NCSC has defined a Cyber Incident Response procedure and accredited suppliers to provide this service. Some NCSC providers fund up to 48 hours of investigation into incidents.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Mandiant: Mandiant (now part of Google Cloud) is a global leader in incident response, digital forensics, and threat intelligence — a much larger incumbent offering overlapping DFIR capabilities to enterprise and government clients that Zensec serves at smaller scale.
• CrowdStrike Services: CrowdStrike operates a large global incident response and MDR practice alongside its endpoint security platform — a broad incumbent competing for the same enterprise IR and managed detection engagements that Zensec pursues.
• BAE Systems Applied Intelligence: BAE Systems Applied Intelligence is a major UK-headquartered cyber defence and incident response provider serving government and large enterprises — an established incumbent operating in the same UK market segment as Zensec.

Direct peers

• NCC Group: NCC Group is a UK-based cybersecurity and incident response firm with managed detection, threat intelligence, and DFIR capabilities, serving a comparable UK mid-market and enterprise customer base with overlapping services.
• Kroll: Kroll's Cyber Risk practice provides incident response, digital forensics, and ransomware recovery services globally — closely aligned with Zensec's Respond and Recover service lines and similar mid-to-large enterprise clients.
• Coveware: Coveware is a US-headquartered ransomware recovery and incident response firm that negotiates with attackers and restores operations — a near-direct comparable to Zensec's ransomware data recovery and DFIR core offering.
• WithSecure: WithSecure (formerly F-Secure corporate) is a European cybersecurity firm offering managed detection, incident response, and ransomware recovery, with overlapping MSSP and DFIR capabilities comparable to Zensec.

Emerging players

• Arctic Wolf: Arctic Wolf delivers managed detection and response and security operations as a subscription service to mid-market organisations — an emerging player competing for the same MDR/SOC and IR-adjacent engagements as Zensec's managed security portfolio.
• Sophos Managed Detection and Response: Sophos, headquartered in the UK, delivers MDR, XDR, and incident response services through its own SOC — a comparable managed security and IR provider serving overlapping SMB and mid-market customers in the UK and EMEA.

Regional players

• CyberCX: CyberCX is Australia's largest cybersecurity services firm offering incident response, managed security, and digital forensics — directly comparable to Zensec's Australian office footprint and overlapping service lines across APAC.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/zensecglobal

Compliance5 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

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