Eye Security

Eye Security, founded in 2020, operates from the premise that for small and medium-sized enterprises, the threat model isn't just technical - it's fundamentally human. The company states that 80% of risk reduction comes from people, with only 20% from technology, a ratio that informs its all-in-one service model. That model bundles 24/7 monitoring, managed XDR, incident response, threat hunting, and security awareness training into a single offering, explicitly designed for organizations that lack the internal headcount for a dedicated security operations team. Under the hood, the technical stack centers on AI-driven detection and managed XDR, supported by active threat hunting and incident response capabilities. The team itself brings a specific pedigree: many members are former Dutch Intelligence and Security Services experts, lending a particular operational perspective to how they approach defense. They currently operate across the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, and the UK, serving SMEs that need enterprise-grade cybersecurity without the enterprise-grade budget or complexity. With over 200 professionals on staff, Eye Security has scaled its workforce to match the breadth of its service. The company positions itself as a mission-driven organization, united by the goal of protecting European businesses - a framing that suggests a regional focus rather than a global play. For security professionals, the draw is likely the combination of intelligence-community operational culture, the blend of product and service delivery, and working within a threat landscape where the stakes for mid-market clients are concrete and immediate.