# datadefend

> Cybersecurity consulting firm based in Germany, serving the DACH region and EU. We provide virtual CISO (vCISO) services and enterprise security solutions for critical infrastructure operators and high-growth startups. Founded by Mateo Sosa.

## Services

- [vCISO Services](https://datadefend.com/en/services/vciso): Executive-level security leadership on demand — strategic guidance, board reporting, and security program management without full-time cost.
- [SOC Implementation](https://datadefend.com/en/services/soc): Security Operations Center design, SIEM/XDR deployment, detection engineering, and 24/7 threat monitoring.
- [ISO 27001 Certification](https://datadefend.com/en/services/iso-27001): Fast-track ISO 27001 certification in 10-12 weeks — gap analysis, ISMS documentation, control implementation, and audit support.
- [GDPR Compliance](https://datadefend.com/en/services/gdpr): GDPR/DSGVO gap assessments, DPIAs, data mapping, DSAR management, and international transfer mechanisms.
- [DORA Compliance](https://datadefend.com/en/services/dora): Digital Operational Resilience Act compliance for financial entities — ICT risk frameworks, incident reporting, third-party oversight.
- [GRC Consulting](https://datadefend.com/en/services/grc): Unified governance, risk, and compliance — control harmonization across frameworks, GRC platform selection, continuous compliance.

## Industries

- Financial Services & Banking
- Healthcare
- Manufacturing & Industrial
- Technology & SaaS Startups
- Critical Infrastructure (KRITIS)
- Automotive

## Key Differentiators

- German-based, bilingual (English & German)
- Vendor-neutral, platform-agnostic advice
- Proven accelerated methodologies (ISO 27001 in 12 weeks, 85% alert reduction)
- Serving both enterprise critical infrastructure and high-growth startups
- Deep expertise with Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Networks, Elastic, Cribl

## Free Resources

- [Splunk Sizing Calculator](https://datadefend.com/en/tools/splunk-sizing): Estimate your Splunk deployment sizing requirements.

## Important Links

- [Homepage](https://datadefend.com)
- [About](https://datadefend.com/en/about)
- [Services Overview](https://datadefend.com/en/services)
- [Blog](https://datadefend.com/en/blog)
- [Careers](https://datadefend.com/en/careers)
- [Contact](https://datadefend.com/en#contact)
- [Podcast](https://datadefend.com/en/podcast)
- [Events](https://datadefend.com/en/events)
- [Resources](https://datadefend.com/en/resources)
- [Splunk Sizing Calculator](https://datadefend.com/en/tools/splunk-sizing)