Milan, July 24, 2026 – HWG Sababa, the Italian cybersecurity company providing managed services, strategic solutions, and consulting, has been recognized as a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape 2026 for Worldwide Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Services for Midmarket, an independent evaluation of ICT vendors that assesses providers’ capabilities, strategies, and competitive positioning within specific technology markets.
IDC MarketScape vendor analysis model is designed to provide an overview of the competitive fitness of technology and suppliers in a given market. The research methodology utilizes a rigorous scoring methodology based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria that results in a single graphical illustration of each supplier’s position within a given market. The Capabilities score measures supplier product, go-to-market and business execution in the short-term. The Strategy score measures alignment of supplier strategies with customer requirements in a 3-5-year timeframe. Supplier market share is represented by the size of the icons.
The IDC MarketScape provides a structured framework for comparing vendors’ products, services, operational capabilities, and strategies, helping organizations gain a comprehensive view of the strengths and differentiators of the market’s leading providers.
HWG Sababa’s positioning as a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape 2026 confirms the company’s growth trajectory and the value of its cybersecurity approach, which combines specialized expertise, Security Operations Center (SOC) experience, and the development of proprietary technologies.
“Being recognized as a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape 2026 is a significant validation of the growth journey we have undertaken and of our team’s ability to translate operational experience, specialized expertise, and technological innovation into tangible, measurable cybersecurity services for our customers. The security of industrial environments, threat intelligence, and the evolution of MDR capabilities through automation and artificial intelligence are strategic areas in which we will continue to invest, helping organizations address an increasingly complex threat landscape”, said Alessio Aceti, CEO of HWG Sababa.
In a landscape characterized by the continuous evolution of attack techniques, the increasing complexity of IT environments, and the growing convergence of IT and OT systems, Managed Detection and Response services have become an increasingly critical component of corporate cybersecurity strategies. Through its HyperSOC™ MDR service, HWG Sababa helps organizations detect, analyse, and respond to security incidents by providing 24/7 operational capabilities through a multi-region Security Operations Center model.
A further differentiating factor is PULSE™, the company’s proprietary platform, built on more than fifteen years of hands-on cybersecurity experience. The platform integrates a knowledge base comprising use cases, playbooks, detection rules, and field-validated technology integrations, enabling HWG Sababa to deliver flexible MDR services tailored to customers’ technology environments.
Building on this recognition, HWG Sababa will continue to expand its MDR capabilities, strengthen OT security through the further development of OT HyperSOC™, consolidate its expertise in Defence, Space, and Cyber Threat Intelligence, and advance the responsible application of artificial intelligence to cybersecurity operations, while continuing to place the expertise of its analysts and the quality of its services at the core of its strategy.
The full IDC MarketScape report is available here: https://www.hwgsababa.com/en/white_paper/hwgsababa-idc-marketscape-2026/
About HWG Sababa
HWG Sababa is a full-service provider headquartered in Italy, specializing in cybersecurity across IT, OT and IoT domains. Through an end-to-end approach, the company delivers advanced services across three strategic areas: HyperSOC™, Audit, Offensive & Governance, and Security Implementation & Management. With 90% of revenues generated in Italy and 10% across Europe, the Middle East and Central Asia, HWG Sababa has experienced significant organic growth between 2022 and 2025, further strengthened by targeted M&A initiatives aimed at expanding technical expertise and enhancing geographic proximity to clients. The company primarily serves medium and large Italian enterprises operating in highly industrialized and regulated sectors with mission-critical infrastructures.
HWG Sababa has offices in Verona, Milan, Genoa, Florence, Rome, Bergamo, Bari, Tashkent, Vilnius, Dubai and Madrid.
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