RESPONSE & CONTINUITY
Incident response
Containment, forensic analysis, recovery, and stakeholder communication under a clear plan.
Cybersecurity, compliance and operations · Since 2013
Cybersecurity and compliance engineering for organizations that need judgment, control and continuity.
We help organizations reduce risk, strengthen their security posture, and move forward on a solid operational foundation. We combine assessment, implementation, and continuous operations to turn security into a real business capability.
VERIFIABLE TRUST ENS · ALTA ISO 27001 INNOVATIVE SME
CERTIFICATION
ENS · HIGH CATEGORY
OPERATIONS · LIVE
24/7
SOC · MONITORING & RESPONSE
24/7 · SPAIN · EU · LATAM OPERATING MODEL
Detection
Analysis
Response
TELEMETRY · CONTINUOUS CORRELATION
240+
WEBSITES MONITORED 24/7
OPERATION FLOW
- Telemetry correlated
- Detection rule applied
- Event prioritized by risk
- Escalated to analyst
- Containment and response
OPERATING SINCE
2013
COVERAGE
Spain, EU & LATAM
OPERATIONS
24/7
SPECIALIZATION
Cybersecurity, compliance and operations
01 — WHO WE ARE
Technical judgment, operational vision and business focus.
Hard2bit is a Spanish cybersecurity company specialized in regulatory compliance and technology operations. We support organizations that need stronger control, clearer execution, and greater resilience in demanding environments.
Our approach combines technical capability, operational perspective, and business alignment. We do not stop at diagnosis: we help define priorities, implement improvements, and sustain them over time through support, monitoring, and expert guidance.
Our capability is built on real execution: a recurring portfolio across the European financial sector —banking, insurance and servicing—, targeted engagements in public bodies of national relevance, local administration and regulated critical infrastructure, and sustained activity with large industrial and aerospace groups. We speak from execution, not from theory.
A foundation of verifiable certifications: ENS High category certification under RD 311/2022 (certificate ENS_2.026.061 issued by ACCM under ENAC accreditation), five active ISO certifications (27001, 22301, 20000-1, 9001 and 14001), and the Innovative SME seal from the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation. An uncommon combination in the Spanish cybersecurity market.
CAPABILITIES IN ACTION
From the executive briefing to continuous operations.
COMPLIANCE & GRC
Compliance and ISO 27001
Implementation, internal audit, and certification support, with a focus on real control.
02 — LEADERSHIP
Founding partners
He leads with a vision built on technical rigor, customer proximity, and end-to-end execution to turn security and compliance into real organizational capabilities.
Adrián González
CEO
CEO and founding partner of Hard2bit. Over 20 years in technology, digital forensics, IT services and cybersecurity, with a focus on strategy, innovation and growth.
LinkedInThilina Manana
Head of Operations and Security
Head of operations and security, and founding partner. Background in security operations, consulting and auditing across corporate and regulated environments. CQI IRCA ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Auditor.
LinkedInDaniel O'Grady
CIO
CIO and founding partner. Background in GRC, digital forensics, technical security and auditing at BNP Paribas Cardif, Mapfre and GMV.
LinkedIn03 — WHO WE SUPPORT
Small and mid-sized businessesLarge enterprisesRegulated environmentsTeams that need security with real execution
Sectors with recurring experience
Banking and financial services under DORA Public administration under ENS framework Industry with OT environments under NIS2 Aerospace and defence sector Automotive and mobility Universities and higher education Infrastructure, construction and civil engineering Telecommunications and operators Healthcare with sensitive GDPR art. 9 data B2B SaaS with enterprise customers
04 — TRUST AND CORPORATE SIGNALS
Certifications, memberships, innovation and corporate commitment
IN-HOUSE DEVELOPMENT
The Pyme Innovadora seal is backed by product
The Pyme Innovadora seal is backed by in-house development: NormexAI (compliance platform), CortexShield (human risk management) and Hard2bit Scanner (public posture and AI Agent Readiness).
05 — HOW WE CREATE VALUE
/01
Practical security
We help prioritize and implement measures that reduce risk in a tangible way, with a realistic and operational view of the environment.
/02
Compliance that improves control
We approach regulatory and management frameworks as tools to structure, evidence, and strengthen the organization, not as isolated bureaucracy.
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Continuous operations
We combine support, monitoring, and response capabilities to support customers well beyond the initial assessment.
MISSION
To help organizations protect their assets, improve control, and strengthen resilience through practical, rigorous, and sustainable cybersecurity, compliance, and technical operations services.
VISION
To be a trusted reference in cybersecurity and compliance, recognized for execution quality, customer trust, and the ability to turn technical complexity into useful decisions.
06 — VALUES
Our culture is grounded in principles that guide how we work with customers, teammates, and partners.
Customer commitment
We work from each organization’s real context to propose viable, prioritized measures aligned with risk, maturity, and business needs.
Technical rigor
We combine practical experience, methodology, and judgment to assess, implement, and operate controls that deliver real effectiveness, not box-ticking.
Confidentiality and integrity
Trust is the foundation of any lasting relationship. We act with professional ethics, discretion, and responsibility regarding our customers’ information and assets.
Continuous improvement
Security requires constant evolution. We review, learn, and adapt our capabilities to respond to increasingly demanding threats, requirements, and environments.
Pragmatic agility
We move quickly without losing control. We aim for decisions that are useful, well-grounded, and sustainable over time.
Teamwork
We believe in collaboration across technical, operational, and business teams. Security works best when integrated into the organization rather than managed in silos.