Strengthening digital resilience

Prevention-first cybersecurity and continuous security operations
1500+

Projects across markets

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Cybersecurity experts

1000+

Certifications

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X-SOC continuous proactive support

In the AI Era, Digital Resilience is Your New Priority

As digital environments become more complex, cyber risk continues to grow. Cloud, AI and hyperconnected ecosystems expand the attack surface, while AI is amplifying the speed, scale and pervasiveness of cyber threats.

At the same time, frameworks such as NIS2 and DORA are raising expectations around governance, accountability and resilience.

In this scenario, a fragmented and reactive approach to security can expose organizations to serious operational, compliance and business risks.

This is why cybersecurity is no longer just an IT matter; it has become a business priority.  

DGS helps organizations address this challenge by strengthening digital resilience through prevention-first cybersecurity and continuous security operations.

How We Secure Your Businesses

Our cybersecurity model combines deep technological expertise, AI-powered solutions and services, strategic advisory, risk and compliance management and managed security services to protect data, identities, critical infrastructures and AI-enabled environments.

 

Continuous R&D  help us stay ahead of evolving threats and translate innovation into concrete security value.  

 

By connecting governance, technologies, operational capabilities and people enablement, we help organizations anticipate threats, improve control and ensure security over time.

Our Cybersecurity Pillars

Our approach to cybersecurity is structured around three core pillars that together enable end-to-end cyber resilience
Foundation Security
Building secure-by-design digital environments

Foundation Security embeds protection directly into architecture, systems, and processes from the earliest stages. By applying a security-by-design approach, we ensure that environments are inherently secure, reducing risk at its origin.

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Foundation Security

Foundation Security embeds protection directly into architecture, systems, and processes from the earliest stages. By applying a security-by-design approach, we ensure that environments are inherently secure, reducing risk at its origin.

Foundation Security
Delivering continuous, proactive security operations

Foundation Security embeds protection directly into architecture, systems, and processes from the earliest stages. By applying a security-by-design approach, we ensure that environments are inherently secure, reducing risk at its origin.

Cybersecurity AI-powered services

Leveraging artificial intelligence to deliver smarter protection, faster response, and proactive cyber resilience.

Cyber Governance & Compliance

Automation and orchestration of security workflows to accelerate incident response, reduce manual effort and improve remediation effectiveness.

Cybersecurity E2E Compliance

Cyber compliance with national and international regulations, frameworks, and standards (PSNC, NIS2, DORA, CER, CRA, Golden Power, NIST, ISO 27000 family, etc.), from regulatory requirement analysis and translation into business processes and technology infrastructures, to compliance assessments and gap analyses, through to the definition of control systems, policies and processes, remediation plans, and implementation support
Cyber Risk Management

Cyber risk modeling, assessment, treatment, and continuous monitoring (GRC, Cyber ORM, Cyber VaR, etc.), through a multidimensional approach that supports decision-making processes, intervention prioritization, security posture improvement, and reporting to management and governing bodies
AI Act Compliance & Governance

Governance and compliance of AI systems throughout adoption programs and operational processes, with a focus on AI risk profiling and system classification, AI literacy, transparency, FRIA, technical and organizational controls, and the implementation of management frameworks aligned with ISO/IEC 42001 and other relevant standards
GDPR Compliance & DPO Advisory

Specialized support in personal data protection (DPR, DPIA, DPA, consent management, data governance, etc.), including external DPO services and integration with cybersecurity and digital risk management frameworks

Cyber Governance & Compliance

Cyber Transformation

Enhancing cyber capabilities, operating models, and security architectures to support digital, industrial, and technology transformation, integrating processes, technologies, automation, AI security, and OT security
Cybersecurity Solution and Service Modeling

Design and re-engineering of cybersecurity processes, services, and capabilities (e.g., SOC/CSIRT, Vulnerability Management, Disaster Recovery, etc.), from performance objective definition to operating model design and review, including technology evaluation and adoption support (Solution Scouting & Benchmarking, Solution Tendering & Implementation Management, Operating Model Design, etc.
AI Security

Secure adoption of AI and Generative AI through the definition and implementation of technical and organizational controls that enable the safe use of artificial intelligence, including AI Risk Assessments, Secure AI by Design, LLM Testing, and related practices
OT Security

Security design and assessment for industrial and operational technology environments, aligned with industry standards and frameworks (e.g., ISA/IEC 62443, CIS Controls for ICS, Purdue Model) and tailored to the specific threat models of industrial contexts
Cyber H-Factor

Strengthening the human factor as a primary security measure through initiatives and programs that promote secure behaviors and enhance the organization's security posture, including security awareness and training, role-based learning, gamification, tabletop exercises, phishing campaigns, cyber drills, and crisis simulations

Cyber Transformation

Cyber Trust & Assurance

Building and reinforcing trust with customers, stakeholders, shareholders, and regulatory authorities, validating the effectiveness of security controls, and ensuring resilience across the entire digital ecosystem
Third Party Risk Management

Managing cyber risks originating from suppliers and third parties, from the definition of assessment and due diligence frameworks to the execution of audits, evaluations, and continuous supply chain security monitoring services, with particular focus on critical and strategic vendors
Business & Cyber Resilience

Design and implementation of operational and cyber resilience models through Cyber VaR, Business Impact Analysis, Business Continuity Management, Disaster Recovery, Crisis Management, Resilience Testing, and related methodologies, as well as the definition of plans, procedures, and capabilities for managing critical events and cyber incidents
Audit & Assessment Center

Execution of independent cybersecurity audits, assessments, and reviews (Internal Audit, External Audit, Cyber Assessment, Cyber Control Testing, Cyber Due Diligence, etc.) to evaluate the effectiveness of security control systems, processes, and the organizational, procedural, and technological safeguards adopted by organizations
Cybersecurity Certification

End-to-end support for certification and assurance programs (including ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 22301, ISO/IEC 42001, CSA STAR, PCI-DSS, etc.), covering readiness assessments, remediation planning, system documentation, audit support, and long-term certification maintenance

Cyber Trust & Assurance

SOC & Cloud Security

Cloud (PAM, IAM, IAG)

Cloud identity and access management to govern privileged accounts, user identities and access rights across cloud environments.

Automation & Orchestration

Automation and orchestration of cloud security processes to improve response times, reduce manual effort and increase operational efficiency.

Cloud Workload Protection

Protection of cloud workloads to secure applications, data and infrastructure components across dynamic cloud environments.

External Threat Detection

Detection of external threats to improve visibility over exposed assets, suspicious activities and potential attack vectors.

SOC & Cloud Security

Critical Infrastructure Protection & Automation

OT & IOT protection​

Protection of OT and IoT environments to secure industrial systems, connected devices and critical operational assets.

Cyber security services (VA/PT)​

Vulnerability assessment and penetration testing services to identify security weaknesses and reduce exposure to potential attacks.

Security incident event management

Centralized management of security events to monitor, correlate and support faster response to potential incidents.

Malware protection​

Protection against malware threats to safeguard systems, endpoints and business-critical environments from compromise.

Critical Infrastructure Protection & Automation protection

Network security & information protection

End-point protection

Protection for endpoints, users and devices to prevent, detect and respond to threats across distributed environments.

Web & e-mail protection

Security for web browsing and e-mail communications, reducing exposure to phishing, malicious content and cyber threats.

Firewall policy management

Management of firewall rules and configurations to strengthen network control and reduce security risks.

Network security & information protection

Proactive, End-to-End Cybersecurity

We comprehensively cover all eight security domains, ensuring end-to-end protection across cloud, on-premise, and hybrid environments
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Visibility

Visibility is a key factor in understanding the attack surface to identify risks, monitor all attack vectors, and manage vulnerabilities to protect assets and brands.​

02

Zero trust

The zero-trust security model does not rely on trust, verifying and authenticating every user and device, and continuously monitoring threats to improve cybersecurity.​

03

Monitoring, Control & Remediation

Monitoring Control & Remediation solutions monitor infrastructure, proactively detect threats and automate incident response. We offer xDR, SIEM, SOAR and Behavioral Analysis.​

04

Identity Security Governance

Multi-layered identity visibility enables proactive management of operational risk and increased resilience. Includes: Identity Governance, PAM, IAM, IGA, Secrets Management, CIEM.​

05

Enabling & Automation

Security Automation involves using technology to streamline and improve security processes, reducing manual effort and improving response times.​

06

OT & IoT protection

Securing OT and IoT requires: behavioral analytics, network segmentation, authentication, encryption, updates, anomaly monitoring, third-party auditing, incident response, and regulatory compliance.​

07

Data Protection

Multi-layered data visibility proactively manages information loss risk and increases operational resilience. We offer: Data Governance, Data Breach, Data in Motion, Data at Rest, Data at Use.​

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Managed Services

Managed Services include:
MDR, Incident Response, Red
Teaming, Security
Infrastructure operation and
Threat Intelligence for IT, IoT
and Identity.​

DGS X-SOC, beyond the traditional SOC

AI-enabled, resilient and fully integrated security operations

DGS Utilities

The smart and flexible platform to manage the main activities related to energy distribution and sales services.

Drive Strategic Governance

Aligning security strategy with business vision and measurable outcomes

Driving strategic governance means aligning cybersecurity initiatives with business objectives through clear policies, frameworks, and decision-making processes. It ensures that risks are identified, assessed, and managed consistently across the organization.

 

By establishing strong oversight and accountability, companies can prioritize investments and optimize resource allocation. Continuous monitoring and performance measurement enable informed adjustments and long-term resilience.

 

This approach also fosters cross-functional collaboration between IT, security, and leadership teams. Ultimately, it empowers organizations to make data-driven decisions while maintaining control, compliance, and agility in an evolving threat landscape.

Drive strategic governance

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Drive Strategic Governance

Aligning security strategy with business vision and measurable outcomes

Driving strategic governance means aligning cybersecurity initiatives with business objectives through clear policies, frameworks, and decision-making processes. It ensures that risks are identified, assessed, and managed consistently across the organization.

 

By establishing strong oversight and accountability, companies can prioritize investments and optimize resource allocation. Continuous monitoring and performance measurement enable informed adjustments and long-term resilience.

 

This approach also fosters cross-functional collaboration between IT, security, and leadership teams. Ultimately, it empowers organizations to make data-driven decisions while maintaining control, compliance, and agility in an evolving threat landscape.

Ensure regulatory compliance

DGS X-SOC, beyond the traditional SOC

DGS X-SOC is our proprietary eXtended Security Operation Center, designed to go beyond traditional monitoring and deliver continuous, proactive protection across IT, IoT, OT, Cloud, AI and Identity.

2 sites in Italy - Milan & Rome

AI

Proactive 24×7 monitoring

Aligning security strategy with business vision and measurable outcomes

We detect and neutralize suspicious activity in real time, preventing critical incidents before they can impact your organization.​

Proactive 24×7 monitoring

Unified platform

Aligning security strategy with business vision and measurable outcomes

Unified platform to manage threats and communications, adaptable to any business. Tailored protection, always compliant with NIS2 and GDPR.​

Unified platform

AI platform

Aligning security strategy with business vision and measurable outcomes

Intelligent automation of security processes, delivering greater speed, efficiency, and accuracy in the most complex operations.​

AI platform

Advanced technology

Aligning security strategy with business vision and measurable outcomes

Market‑leading tools (SIEM, SOAR, EDR, XDR, NDR, WAF…) seamlessly integrated to protect infrastructure, data, and digital identities.​

Advanced technology

AI

Unified team

Aligning security strategy with business vision and measurable outcomes

Our expert analysts work side by side with your team to ensure strong, proactive cyber defense.​

Unified team

CSIRT

Aligning security strategy with business vision and measurable outcomes

Structured incident response capabilities to support rapid containment, digital forensics and threat intelligence activities.
The service helps organizations address NIS2 obligations, manage regulatory notifications and strengthen cyber resilience without building an internal team.

CSIRT

Key Benefits

01

Continuous security and active protection

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Real-time threat neutralization

03

Speed, efficiency and operational accuracy

DGS X-SOC, beyond the traditional SOC

AI-enabled, resilient and fully integrated security operations

DGS X-SOC is our proprietary eXtended Security Operation Center, designed to go beyond traditional monitoring and deliver continuous, proactive protection across  IT, IoT, and Identity.​

2 sites in Italy - Milan & Rome
Proactive Control System
  • Proactive 24/7 monitoring
  • Unified Platform
  • AI Platform
  • Advanced security technology
  • Unified team
  • CSIRT
For your Digital Resilience
  • Continuous security and active protection
  • Real time threat neutralization
  • Greater speed, efficiency and accuracy
  • NIS2, DORA, GDPR compliance
  • Seamless intregration
  • Adaptable to any business

Turning research into security innovation

We continuously explore emerging trends and technologies to anticipate evolving threats and turn research into proprietary frameworks and concrete security value.

Armonisya

Identity Security Framework​

Our proprietary Identity Security framework that simplifies and automates secret management in CyberArk Secrets Manager.

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CyLABs

DGS Cybersecurity Labs

Our cybersecurity labs test emerging technologies, strengthen expertise and turn innovation into concrete security value.

More ways to build resilience

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Cybersecurity Insights

Explore expert perspective and relevant topic shaping today's security landscapes.
NEWS

Security and Compliance: What Businesses Need to Know

Security and Compliance: What Businesses Need to Know 

NEWS

Enterprise Software Between Standardization and Flexibility

Enterprise Software Between Standardization and Flexibility

Event

Security and Compliance: What Businesses Need to Know

Enterprise Software Between Standardization and Flexibility

Event

Rising Cyber Threats and Evolving Defense Strategies

Enterprise Software Between Standardization and Flexibility

NEWS

Enterprise Software Between Standardization and Flexibility

Enterprise Software Between Standardization and Flexibility

NEWS

Enterprise Software Between Standardization and Flexibility

Enterprise Software Between Standardization and Flexibility

Cybersecurity Partner Ecosystem

We build strategic alliances with "best-of-breed" global technology leader ​​​

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Executive Perspective

Digital Sovereignty as a strategic, operational, and industrial capability

From managing dependencies to building a sustainable innovation model
Executive Perspective

Secure AI: control before autonomy

Risks, guardrails, and evidence for protecting data, identities, and processes
Insight Brief

The Agentic Governance: who controls AI Agents?

Governing AI Agents autonomy while maintaining control, transparency and accountability
Insight Brief

From Generative AI to Physical AI: When Artificial Intelligence Interacts with the Real World

After generative AI comes operative AI. What is Physical AI?

Certifications

Our cybersecurity offering is backed by recognized certifications that attest to quality, reliability and resilience across complex environments
ISO 27000
ISO 27017/18
ISO 27035
ISO 20000
ISO 22301
ISO 22237
ANSI TIA 942

Related News and Events

Insights, events and initiatives
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Event

DGS at Cybertech Europe 2026: Digital Sovereignty, Secure AI and Physical AI

From Digital Sovereignty to the protection of intelligent systems: presentations, demonstrations and insights into the emerging priorities of cybersecurity.
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DGS at AI in the Fast Lane

6 october, Reggio Emilia
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DGS at Digital Innovation Forum 2026

14-15-16 october | Villa Erba, Cernobbio
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DGS at Fortinet Security Day 2026 in Rome: Integrated Cybersecurity and Resilience

Emerging threats, data protection, compliance and integrated cybersecurity strategies will be the key topics addressed at the Rome edition of Fortinet Security Day 2026.
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DGS at WeSec 2026: Cybersecurity between National and Corporate Security

Geopolitical risk, offensive AI and attacks on digital supply chains will be among the key topics discussed during the panel featuring DGS.
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DGS a IDE 2026: cybersecurity e resilienza dei sistemi industriali

Cybersecurity, resilienza e continuità operativa saranno al centro del contributo DGS a IDE 2026, nel confronto tra imprese, istituzioni e mondo accademico sulle nuove traiettorie dell’innovazione industriale.
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DGS Cetif Summit 2026: Agentic Governance a Milano

Il 10 giugno all’Università Cattolica il gruppo partecipa alla tavola rotonda su dati, sicurezza e fiducia, con Banca Mediolanum e AXA.
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Press Release

Acquisition of LumIT by DGS: H.I.G. Capital press release

The transaction involves the Milan-based cybersecurity company and strengthens DGS’s growth in the Information Technology market.
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Partnership DGS Check Point pour la cybersécurité - DGS

L’accord renforce le soutien aux entreprises italiennes face à la hausse des cyberattaques et mise sur la continuité d’activité ainsi que sur la défense des actifs numériques.
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What is an X-SOC by DGS: services and certifications

Opened in Milan in 2023, the center monitors IT, IoT, and identity threats and offers Silver, Gold, and Platinum packages.
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DGS Cetif agreement AI cybersecurity for banks - DGS

The partnership launches an AI Lab and Cetif Research Hubs to study collective intelligence and strengthen the digital resilience of banks and insurance companies.
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DGS awarded by Check Point: new business partner

The New Business Partner of the Year 2025 award recognizes growth, a strong partnership and the ability to develop new high-value projects for customers.
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Industrial Plan DGS 2028: growth and governance

The group aims to double revenue to 850 million and plans over 300 million in investments and 2,500 hires.
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Cetif Agreement DGS for AI and cybersecurity - DGS

The partnership launches a joint AI Lab and Cetif Research Hubs to experiment with collective intelligence and new applications in financial services.
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AI nei financial services: intervista e governance - DGS

L’intervista su Advisor cita agentic AI, iper-profilazione della clientela e private credit scoring, con focus su trust e automazione.
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Events

DGS at FORUM PA 2026 with SMC and Liferay for the digital modernisation of the public administration

From June 9 to 11 at the Convention Center La Nuvola, the group talks about cloud, interoperability, and AI governance for public services.
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DGS, growth and digital transformation: strategic priorities outlined at the BeBeez Private Equity Backed Managers Software & ICT Awards

The group identifies data, AI, cybersecurity and M&A as future drivers, while results confirm +15% in revenue and profit.
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Case Studies and Applications

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Use Case

Transforming Core HR processes for banking

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Centralizing the POS lifecycle for a paytech company

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