Secuped

Secuped UG (haftungsbeschränkt), operating under the brand name Secuped, was established in October 2021 by Dennis Kenji Kipker and Marco Rietz. The company is headquartered in Bremen, Germany, and positions itself within the cybersecurity sector, specializing in the development of automated security solutions. Its core mission is to assist small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in navigating the complexities of cybersecurity and data protection regulations.

The founders bring a blend of academic and practical expertise to the venture. Dennis Kenji Kipker is a professor for IT security law at the University of Bremen and serves on the board of the data protection association BvD. Marco Rietz complements this with his background as a master of computer science, also from the University of Bremen. Their combined knowledge in law and technology forms the foundation of the company's approach to creating accessible cybersecurity tools.

Secuped's primary offering is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform designed to automate and simplify information security and data protection for its clients. The platform functions by analyzing a company's existing IT infrastructure to identify potential vulnerabilities and compliance gaps. It then generates tailored, actionable recommendations and provides the necessary documentation to address these issues, effectively creating a digital information security officer. This service model aims to provide a cost-effective alternative to manual consulting, targeting businesses that may lack the internal resources for dedicated cybersecurity personnel.

The company's business model is subscription-based, offering its automated security platform to SMEs. By focusing on automation, Secuped addresses a critical market need for streamlined and affordable compliance and security solutions. In a significant milestone, the company was admitted to the 12th batch of the BRUTKASTEN & anwalt.de Tech & Law Incubator program in Vienna in late 2023, an initiative that supports promising legal tech startups.

Keywords: cybersecurity, data protection, SaaS, compliance automation, IT security law, SME solutions, risk management, vulnerability analysis, legal tech, information security