Lupasafe vs Holm Security: Which NIS2 Platform Fits SMEs & MSPs? [2026]
Holm Security is a Swedish vulnerability-management platform with a strong Nordic enterprise focus. Lupasafe is a European platform combining awareness training, phishing, dark web monitoring, DMARC, M365 audit and NIS2 compliance, built for SMEs and MSPs. Here are the facts.
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SME vs Enterprise
Holm Security targets mid-market and enterprise (Nordic focus, OT/SCADA/IoT). Lupasafe is built for SMEs and MSPs, starting at 5 users, with transparent pricing in euro and white-label for partners.
NIS2 compliance built in
Lupasafe maps every module directly to the cybersecurity risk-management measures of Article 21 of the NIS2 Directive (EU) 2022/2555, with management accountability under Article 20, including governance training and secure remote work. Holm offers NIS2 reporting but without dedicated Article 21 control mapping.
MSP & white-label
Lupasafe is an MSP-first platform with 100% white-label branding (SMTP, PDF) and Autotask PSA integration. Holm operates an MSSP partner model but without full white-label or PSA integration.
The biggest difference: NIS2 compliance
The NIS2 Directive requires organisations to demonstrably implement the cybersecurity risk-management measures listed in Article 21, with management bodies accountable under Article 20. Lupasafe is purpose-built around this. Holm Security is not.
Governance and staff training (NIS2 Article 20 + 21(2)(g))
NIS2 requires demonstrable cybersecurity training for both management bodies (Article 20) and staff (Article 21(2)(g), "basic cyber hygiene practices and cybersecurity training"). Lupasafe delivers this through:
- Recognised NIS2 toolset, delivered via a Dutch government-backed NIS2 initiative as a selected partner
- Integrated e-learning with role-specific modules for security officer, incident manager and data protection officer
- Automated yearly planning and compliance reporting as audit evidence
Holm Security: vulnerability-focused, no role-specific NIS2 e-learning, no governance training module.
Article 21 risk-management measures with evidence
Lupasafe ties every security action directly to the Article 21 risk-management measures. Two examples:
- Article 21(2)(g), basic cyber hygiene and cybersecurity training for staff and management bodies, via e-learning, role-specific modules and knowledge tests
- Article 21(2)(i) + (j), secure remote and hybrid work, via policy documents, endpoint compliance and awareness modules
- Full supply-chain reporting (Article 21(2)(d)) for your own chain accountability towards customers
Holm Security: provides NIS2 reporting and supply-chain assessments, but without specific Article 21 sub-letter mapping to audit evidence.
Where Holm Security is strong
A fair comparison also shows where the other side excels. Holm Security has a deep vulnerability-management stack that Lupasafe does not match.
Broader OT/SCADA + IoT coverage
Holm scans OT/SCADA systems, IoT devices and industrial networks by default, relevant for energy, water and manufacturing companies. With Lupasafe, OT/SCADA scanning is available as an optional add-on.
API security pentesting
Holm delivers dedicated API security scanning (REST, GraphQL, SOAP). Lupasafe scans domains, ports and security headers but without a full API pentest module.
Enterprise installs across Nordics
Holm has a strong installed base in Sweden, Finland and Norway, with enterprise deployments at government bodies and critical infrastructure. Lupasafe is strong in NL/DE/ES SMEs and the MSP channel.
Functionality compared
| Functionality | Lupasafe PRO/NIS2 | Holm Security |
|---|---|---|
| Target audience | ✓ SMEs (5+) & MSPs | ~ Mid-market / enterprise |
| NIS2 Article 21 risk-management measures (incl. governance training and secure remote work) | ✓ Built in, full sub-letter mapping | ~ Generic NIS2 reporting, no Article 21 sub-letter mapping |
| National NIS2 transposition alignment | ✓ Multi-country (NL, DE, ES) interpretations | ✗ Sweden focus (Cybersäkerhetslagen 2026) |
| Multilingual awareness training (EN, NL, ES, DE, FR) | ✓ Full, role-specific | ~ Limited non-English coverage |
| Custom training builder | ✓ Tailored modules per client and sector | ~ Only via consultancy engagement |
| Phishing simulations | ✓ Email, spear, QR, smishing, fake login, ransomware | ✓ Email, spear, ransomware |
| Dark web monitoring | ✓ 20B+ records | ✗ |
| DMARC, DKIM, SPF monitoring | ✓ | ✗ Not as a core module |
| Microsoft 365 audit (Secure Score, MFA, CIS L1) | ✓ | ~ Via Cloud Security module |
| Multi-cloud CSPM (Azure, AWS, GCP) | ~ M365 audit, no AWS/GCP | ✓ Multi-cloud + Oracle |
| Web Application Security (OWASP Top 10) | ✓ Dedicated WAS scanner | ✓ Dedicated WAS scanner |
| OT/SCADA + IoT scanning | ~ Optional add-on | ✓ Broader scope (industrial networks) |
| API Security (REST/GraphQL/SOAP) | ✗ | ✓ |
| Vulnerability scanning (CVE/CVSS/EPSS) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Attack Surface Management (ASM/EASM) | ~ Limited | ✓ Full |
| Endpoint compliance (Win/Mac/Linux) | ✓ | ~ Via scanner agents |
| Policy documents (BCP, backup, remote work, IRP) | ✓ | ✗ |
| Multi-tenant MSP dashboard | ✓ | ~ MSSP partner model |
| White-label branding (SMTP, PDF, branding) | ✓ 100% | ✗ |
| Autotask / PSA integration | ✓ | ✗ |
| REST API for external reporting | ✓ Swagger → | ✓ |
| Transparent pricing | ✓ From €3.99/user, NIS2 from €7.99 | ✗ Sales quote, no public price |
| Minimum users | ✓ From 5 users | ~ Enterprise-oriented |
| European support | ✓ EN, NL, ES, DE | ~ English / Swedish primary |
| EU data residency (GDPR) | ✓ Netherlands & Germany | ✓ EU instance (Sweden) |
| Free trial | ✓ 30 days, no credit card | ~ Demo via sales |
"The NIS2 reporting saves us hours of work in every client conversation. We can now actually show what we do."
Marco Wientjes, IT Manager, Zorggroep Solis (1,200 employees)
Which platform fits you?
Choose Lupasafe if you:
- ✓ Need to demonstrate NIS2 compliance under national transposition law
- ✓ Require evidence-based mapping to Article 21 risk-management measures (including governance and staff training, and secure remote work)
- ✓ Are an SME, or serve SME clients as an MSP
- ✓ Want to offer 100% white-label to your clients
- ✓ Expect European support and personal contact at transparent euro pricing
- ✓ Want dark web monitoring, DMARC and M365 audit in a single package
Choose Holm Security if you:
- • Are a large enterprise or government organisation (Nordic focus)
- • Need to scan OT/SCADA, IoT or industrial networks by default (energy, water, manufacturing)
- • Require API pentesting (REST/GraphQL/SOAP) as a separate module
- • Do not require evidence-based NIS2 Article 21 mapping or SME pricing in euro
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Horizon 2020Conclusion
Holm Security is a strong vulnerability-management platform with a Nordic enterprise focus. For organisations that need OT/SCADA scanning, multi-cloud CSPM or deep Web Application Security, Holm offers a mature solution. But for SMEs and MSPs that need to demonstrate NIS2 compliance covering the cybersecurity risk-management measures of Article 21 (including governance and staff training, and secure remote work), Lupasafe is a more relevant platform.
With transparent pricing from €3.99/user (NIS2 from €7.99), European support, 100% white-label for MSPs and 3-minute onboarding, Lupasafe is built for organisations that take NIS2 seriously, without enterprise overhead or Swedish contract terms.
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