We started TEA because the German cybersecurity market needed fewer slide decks and more code. Eight years later, we still believe that.
Founded in Nürnberg in 2018 by a small group of former Bundeswehr CERT engineers and ex-bank security architects, TEA Cybersecurity Solutions GmbH was built on a simple premise: most security consultancies sell PowerPoint, not protection.
We focus exclusively on the German Mittelstand — the 25-1000 employee companies that form the backbone of the German economy and are increasingly the preferred target of ransomware operators.
Today we are a team of 25 engineers, all permanent staff (no contractors), all based in Germany. We hold ISO 27001 certification ourselves and require it of our partners.
Three co-founders, one room, first client signed within six weeks.
Built our 24/7 SOC capability for a regional bank in Bayern.
Achieved certification, becoming one of fewer than 200 ISO-certified security consultancies in Germany.
Crossed the 10-person mark, opened our second office in München.
Reached our 50th active client. 99% retention since founding.
Listed on the BSI's certified service-provider register for managed security services.
Today: a 25-person team, four service lines, German Mittelstand specialist.
We write code, ship configs, and verify fixes. Reports are a byproduct, not the product.
Every engagement is led by a senior engineer with 8+ years of experience. No bait-and-switch.
All data stays in Germany. All staff are based in DE. GDPR isn't a checkbox; it's how we live.
Fixed fees, scoped engagements, no surprise change orders. We tell you what it costs upfront.