What Blisse does

BLISSE Systemhaus GmbH (trading as Blisse) is a Berlin-based cybersecurity services firm founded in 1992 by Hartmut Blisse. Operating with a 1–10 person team, the company delivers Cybersecurity as a Service (CSaaS) to German Mittelstand and selected enterprise customers, spanning MDR/XDR monitoring, firewall management, intrusion detection, encryption, and—most recently—NIS-2 compliance readiness. Service delivery follows a documented four-phase methodology (Analysis → Consultation → Implementation → Maintenance) packaged as the proprietary TS-Strategie (Total Security Strategy). The business model is a mix of recurring managed-service contracts (continuous monitoring, quarterly review meetings) and project-based implementation work, with no externally disclosed pricing. The go-to-market is sales-led and founder-driven: prospective clients book a free initial consultation via Calendly, after which Blisse scopes and delivers a tailored security stack. The company does not develop proprietary security products; instead it integrates and operates best-of-breed third-party platforms from a defined partner ecosystem that includes WatchGuard (firewalls), Lancom (networking), Xelion and Swyx (UC/communications), eM Client, and Findalyze (analytics). Customer logos span industrial (Würth, Hartung), retail (Copro, B&O), public sector and transit (BVG, Bundesagentur für Arbeit), research and academia (Fraunhofer, UDK), healthcare (KTQ), and technology (NCR Voyix, Mutoh, Teles, Altus Group, Init), indicating a diversified mid-market and enterprise base. Blisse is a privately held GmbH with no external investors, is GDPR-compliant, and positions itself within the DACH region.

Name

Blisse

Legal name

BLISSE Systemhaus GmbH

Website

https://blisse.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BLISSE Systemhaus GmbH is a Berlin-based cybersecurity services firm founded in 1992, delivering MDR/XDR, firewall management, and NIS-2 compliance services to the German Mittelstand via its TS-Strategie four-phase framework and a multi-vendor technology partner ecosystem.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed Cybersecurity Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Security Systems Services (56162), Other Computer Related Services (541519)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Endpoint Security Managed Services (EDR/XDR) (BPAEADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Security Information & Event Management (SIEM), SOAR & SOC Platforms (HLACAJAE), Data Security & Privacy Services (DLP, Encryption, Privacy Ops) (BPAKAHAM), Vulnerability Management, Pen Testing & Attack Surface Management (ASM) (HLACAJAN)

Keywords

• Managed cybersecurity services
• Network security consulting
• NIS-2 compliance advisory
• Vulnerability assessment services
• IT security strategy

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

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

Revenue model

1. Cybersecurity as a Service (CaaS): Ongoing managed security services with four-stage approach: initial analysis, consultation, implementation, and continuous maintenance/operations. Revenue generated through retainer-style recurring engagements for monitoring, updates, and quarterly meetings. Services include 24/7 surveillance, threat assessment, and preventive measures.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Blisse delivers Cybersecurity as a Service (CaaS) to German mid-sized companies, structured around a four-step methodology: Analysis (network and vulnerability assessment), Consultation (security concept and recommendations), Implementation (firewalls, intrusion detection, MDR/XDR antivirus, backup, encryption), and Maintenance/Operations (continuous 24/7 monitoring, quarterly meetings, training, and dashboard access). The offering also includes dedicated Total Security Strategy (TS-Strategie) packaging, security training, and NIS-2 EU directive compliance analysis.

Product overview

Blisse offers Cybersecurity as a Service (Cybersecurity as a Service), a unified managed security service for German SMEs organized around three core service sections: Cybersicherheitsprüfung und Risikomanagement (Cybersecurity Audit and Risk Management), Netzwerksicherheitsberatung und Schulungsangebote (Network Security Consulting and Training), and Total Security Strategie (Total Security Strategy). The service follows a four-step methodology: Analysis (network and vulnerability assessment), Consultation (security concept and recommendations), Implementation (antivirus, firewall, backup strategy), and Maintenance and Operations (continuous 24/7 monitoring, quarterly meetings, training, and dashboard access). The NIS-2 Analyse service helps clients determine and achieve compliance with the EU NIS-2 directive.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cybersecurity as a Service Comprehensive managed cybersecurity service for German SMEs that delivers a four-step methodology of analysis, consultation, implementation, and ongoing maintenance and operations, including network and vulnerability assessments, IT security strategy development, and continuous 24/7 monitoring.
• Cybersicherheitsprüfung und Risikomanagement Cybersecurity audit and risk management service that includes network analysis, vulnerability assessment, and the development of individualized IT security strategies to protect businesses from cyber threats.
• Netzwerksicherheitsberatung und Schulungsangebote Network security consulting and training service that ensures clients and their teams understand required security policies and concepts, including onboarding and training programs to maintain cybersecurity hygiene.
• Total Security Strategie (TS-Strategie) A comprehensive Total Security Strategy that delivers resource-efficient protection by combining continuous monitoring, quarterly meetings, training, and dashboard oversight across the full security lifecycle.
• NIS-2 Analyse Compliance analysis service that helps companies determine whether they fall under the EU NIS-2 directive, clarifies responsibilities, and supports implementation of required security measures including monitoring.
• Security Dashboard User-friendly monitoring dashboard that detects irregularities in real time, provides automated and understandable evaluations, and enables rapid expert-led response to cyber attacks.

Quantifiable outcome

• 92% of German companies affected by cyber attacks in last 3 years (PwC study cited)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• CANCOM SE: German managed services and cloud provider operating a dedicated cybersecurity portfolio aimed at Mittelstand and enterprise customers — same buyer segment with broader portfolio and significantly larger delivery capacity.
• T-Systems (Deutsche Telekom): Telco-owned managed security and SOC services arm with strong German public-sector and Mittelstand penetration — overlapping capability set, but as part of a much larger portfolio with bundled connectivity.
• Bechtle AG: One of Germany's largest IT service providers with a substantial managed security portfolio covering Mittelstand and enterprise — competes for the same buyers but offers a much broader hardware, services and cloud catalog.
• Computacenter plc: UK-headquartered but with deep German operations, Computacenter provides managed security, workplace and infrastructure services to enterprise — comparable buyer profile but at vastly larger scale and broader scope.

Direct peers

• Controlware GmbH: German managed security and system integrator headquartered in Dietzenbach, serving Mittelstand and enterprise with SOC, network security and managed services — the closest analog to Blisse's MDR/CaaS positioning, just at significantly larger scale.
• SVA System Vertrieb Alexander GmbH: German IT system house and managed services provider with a strong cybersecurity practice targeting Mittelstand and enterprise customers across DACH — directly comparable business model (vendor-agnostic integrator, recurring managed services, security focus).
• msg systems AG: German IT consulting and system integrator with a meaningful cybersecurity and managed services practice, particularly in regulated industries — comparable DACH Mittelstand focus and similar consulting-led delivery.

Emerging players

• Arctic Wolf Networks: Pure-play MDR provider delivering 24/7 SOC-as-a-service to mid-market and enterprise customers — directly comparable managed security model but delivered via a scalable technology platform rather than founder-led consulting.
• eSentire: MDR specialist focused on mid-market customers with continuous monitoring and threat response — overlaps Blisse's 24/7 CaaS positioning but competes through a centralized SOC rather than local German consulting.
• WithSecure (F-Secure): European-headquartered MDR and managed security provider serving mid-market and enterprise customers — comparable continuous-monitoring, subscription-based cybersecurity model with stronger brand but less local German presence.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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