Spectra

Cyber resilience certification platform bridging MSPs, insurers, and risk management.

Specialty Solutions Growth Bootstrapped

Overview

Spectra is a cyber insurance and risk management platform that certifies Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and connects them to insurance solutions at preferred rates. Founded in 2022 by insurance veteran Edouard von Herberstein, Spectra operates as a verification platform that bridges the gap between MSPs, insurers, and brokers, reducing cyber insurance costs for qualified providers.

The platform delivers its Certification of Resilience through a SaaS interface, enabling MSPs to demonstrate verified security postures and business continuity practices. Certified MSPs receive recognition from major insurers and access to preferential insurance rates, typically 30–40% discounts compared to standard quotes. The platform integrates with key security and insurance ecosystem partners including Todyl, Ledgebrook, Ironscales, Salesforce, and HubSpot.

Spectra operates with bootstrapped funding and has established strategic partnerships with major channel and insurance players. The company achieved ISO 27001 certification in 2024 and secured backing from Lloyd's of London for its four-tier maturity model launched in March 2026, offering premium discounts ranging from 5–35% based on certification level.

Products & Services

Certification of Resilience

The flagship product, launched in 2025 and enhanced in March 2026 with a four-tier maturity model. This industry-first cyber resilience certification is warrantied to performance outcomes and directly tied to insurance qualification. Certified MSPs receive verified status recognized by major insurers, access to preferential insurance rates, and inclusion in the SPECTRA Map referral network connecting insurers and brokers to qualified providers.

Key Features

Four-tier maturity model (Approved, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3)
Security controls validation covering endpoint protection, BEC defense, firewalls, backup, and disaster recovery
Premium discount tiers (5–35% depending on certification level)
Lloyd's of London insurance backing
Integration with security and insurance platforms

Target Users: MSPs seeking to reduce cyber insurance costs and demonstrate security maturity to insurers

Business Advantage Program

Comprehensive offering combining MSP certification, security validation, insurance premium reduction assistance, and qualified lead generation from insurance carriers and brokers.

MSP Resilience Assessment Services

Evaluation of MSP security postures across endpoint protection, business email compromise defense, firewalls, backup systems, and disaster recovery capabilities.

At a Glance

Founded: 2022
Headquarters: Sandy Springs, Georgia, USA
Employees: 51-200
Funding: Bootstrapped

Category & Focus

Category: Specialty Solutions
Subcategories: Cyber risk certification MSP insurance enablement risk assessment
Insurance Verticals: P&C Commercial Specialty/E&S
Target Customers: MSPs, Carriers, Brokers