Expansion of ATD in the northern region of Germany observed

In the northern German region, IT service provider ATD is making significant strides in the cybersecurity sector. The company, which operates in Braunschweig, Hannover, Hildesheim, and Bielefeld, has announced several key appointments and expansion plans to solidify its position as a leading Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).

One of the most notable appointments is that of Ali Gülerman, who has been appointed as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of ATD's Security Operations Center (SOC), effective June 1, 2025. Gülerman brings deep technical expertise and strategic consulting skills to ATD, having previously worked at Materna, Sure Security, Sopra Steria, and leading large teams at IT service providers.

In a bid to differentiate itself from other providers, ATD aims to offer a comprehensive IT security solution. To achieve this, the company is expanding its jointly operated SOC with Trend Micro by the end of 2025, incorporating modern, automated, and AI-assisted "Detection & Response" functions.

ATD is also bolstering its team with several new hires. Oliver Ulrich has joined as an Information Security Consultant, while Christian Bragulla and Malte Biehl have been hired as Sales Consultants. Thomas Riedel, who previously worked at the insolvent distributor Siewert & Kau, has joined as a sales employee, bringing valuable knowledge in the Dell environment.

The integrated approach to security as a component of a resilient overall IT architecture is a key focus for ATD. Nils Kaczenski, Head of Consulting at ATD, emphasizes this approach, differentiating ATD from pure security providers. ATD's approach encompasses software, network, and hardware, forming a complete package.

Furthermore, ATD aims to strengthen its business relationships with technology suppliers Microsoft and Trend Micro. The exact identity of the new managing director of the ATD subsidiary "ATD Cybersecurity GmbH," founded in 2022, is not explicitly named in the available search results.

ATD expects the greatest growth in the cybersecurity area and is aiming to become the leading MSSP in the northern German region. The company does not view security as an isolated component, but rather as a crucial part of its overall service offering.