Fortem Cybersecurity Launches in Mexico, Plans US Expansion

Fortem Cybersecurity, a division of Maguen Group founded in 2019, has officially begun operations in Mexico, offering comprehensive cybersecurity solutions. The company plans to combine Israeli technology, Mexican talent, and proprietary research to strengthen corporate digital protection.

"Fortem represents who we are: a robust, consolidated team with presence in Mexico, Ecuador, and Germany. Currently, any company, even a small enterprise with only five computers or a few emails, can be attacked and suffer a significant impact," said Zvi Michaeli, founder and CEO, Maguen Group. He added that the company aims to expand services to new markets, including the United States.

Fortem Cybersecurity was established to provide advanced digital protection across multiple markets. Its entry into Mexico comes as corporations face growing cybersecurity challenges. According to Michaeli, only 10% of Mexican companies are fully equipped to detect cyberattacks. The most vulnerable sectors include health, education, and financial services, although the latter has made significant progress in implementing safeguards.

Mexico currently lacks specific regulations and a national cybersecurity agency, limiting coordination and standardization of digital defense protocols. Michaeli noted that while Mexico’s corporate maturity is comparable to countries like Germany, the absence of a formal regulatory framework poses challenges for consolidating cybersecurity.

"AI recognizes regional, linguistic, and cultural differences, which makes it easier for fraud to spread,” Michaeli added.

Fortem Cybersecurity Focus

Fortem provides end-to-end digital protection, including monitoring, prevention, and incident response. Its services target companies of all sizes, from small enterprises with a few connected devices to large corporations with complex infrastructures. The company emphasizes scalable, accessible cybersecurity to mitigate risks that could lead to financial, reputational, or legal damage.

Fortem’s proprietary research allows it to adapt tools to the Latin American market, taking into account cultural and regulatory factors that influence risk exposure.