Sofistic, a multinational advanced cybersecurity company part of the Cuatroochenta Group and headquartered at Málaga TechPark, has become the first Spanish firm authorized by Darktrace to provide Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services. Darktrace, a UK-based company, specializes in artificial intelligence solutions for threat detection and response.
This distinction also extends to Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica, and the Dominican Republic, where Sofistic is also pioneering. With this recognition, the company strengthens its real-time cybersecurity services, combining the expertise of its technical team with Darktrace’s training, support, and AI-driven tools.
Sofistic’s MDR services, which focus on protecting public administrations, critical infrastructures, and financial institutions, are supported by its own 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC), distributed across Spain, Colombia, and Panama.
This alliance consolidates Sofistic’s cybersecurity capabilities to detect, analyze, investigate, and quickly respond to emerging threats. According to Gartner, MDR services are among the fastest-growing cybersecurity solutions in demand.
With the ‘MDR Services Authorized’ certification, Darktrace validates that Sofistic’s team has the training, certification, and operational expertise necessary to integrate and manage its cutting-edge AI solutions.
Julio Espinosa, Sofistic’s MDR Team Leader, explained: “We combine the expertise and judgment of our analysts with the capabilities of Darktrace’s ActiveAI platform, which continuously learns from each client’s behavior and habits, identifying both known threats and subtle anomalies.” This allows us to detect, analyze, and contain complex threats faster and with greater precision, minimizing risks to the clients’ daily operations.
“This recognition reflects the high specialization and rigorous certification process successfully completed by our team of analysts. Thanks to this technology, we can proactively hunt zero-day and insider threats, achieving a dramatic reduction in detection and response times and providing our clients with the confidence of a team that anticipates cyber disruption,” Espinosa added.
The integration of Darktrace’s AI platform strengthens Sofistic’s position as a trusted cybersecurity company, boosting protection for organizations against emerging threats while ensuring continuity and resilience in their operations. This milestone follows the incorporation of Mar López as CEO, to lead the company’s expansion and drive innovation in cybersecurity in Spain and across Latin America.
As part of its commitment to awareness, Sofistic, together with Cuatroochenta, has organized a talk titled ‘¿Cuántos “yo” tengo en internet?’ (How Many Me’s Do I Have on the Internet?) about digital identity and privacy, scheduled for September 16 at the Andalusia Cybersecurity Center (CIAN) in Málaga.
Additionally, Sofistic is preparing for Sofistic Experience, its annual client event to be held later this year, focused on discussing and showcasing the latest cybersecurity trends. In the coming months, the company will also participate in leading industry events, including:
- ENISE19 in León
- XIX STIC CCN-CERT Conference in Madrid
- Cybersec Summit 2025 in Costa Rica
- 18th SAFE (Security, Cybernetic threats, Frauds and Experience) Congress in Colombia
- Latin American Banking Security Congress in Panama
“Sofistic’s position as a global Darktrace partner, and the exclusive MDR services partner in Spain, Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica, and the Dominican Republic, reinforces our commitment to leadership in cybersecurity. Through this alliance, we strengthen our expertise, growth, and international expansion, delivering AI-powered solutions that create exceptional value for our clients.”, stated Mar López, CEO of Sofistic.