{"id":1015,"date":"2025-03-13T09:49:07","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T08:49:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/redargos.com\/do-you-want-to-launch-a-security-operations-center-soc-and-or-earn-a-cybersecurity-certification\/"},"modified":"2025-07-04T16:23:39","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T14:23:39","slug":"do-you-want-to-launch-a-security-operations-center-soc-and-or-earn-a-cybersecurity-certification","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/redargos.com\/en\/financing\/do-you-want-to-launch-a-security-operations-center-soc-and-or-earn-a-cybersecurity-certification\/","title":{"rendered":"Do you want to launch a security operations center (SOC) and\/or earn a cybersecurity certification?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-microbio-blocks-section is-style-section-pd-xl ramp-primary-strong has-secondary-background-color has-background child-wide section-align-end   alignfull\" style=\"--min-height:450px;--min-height-mobile:0;--img:url('http:\/\/localhost:10192\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/header-home-argos.webp');--img-mobile:url('http:\/\/localhost:10192\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/header-home-argos-1024x683.webp');--focal:50% 50%;--focal-mobile:50% 50%;--img-large:url('http:\/\/localhost:10192\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/header-home-argos-1024x683.webp')\" data-animation-enter=\"alpha\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-microbio-blocks-flex flex-align-start flex-justify-start flex-columns  no-wrap flex-max-width theme-margins\" style=\"--custom-gap:4px;--flex-max-width:1200px\">\n<span class=\"wp-block-microbio-blocks-badge badge-size-default is-style-white\">the Basque Country<\/span>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Do you want to launch a security operations center (SOC) and\/or earn a cybersecurity certification?<\/h1>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-heading-4-font-size\">We finance the surveillance and monitoring of companies&#8217; IT\/OT infrastructure, the detection and response to incidents or suspicious behavior, and the mitigation actions implemented by service providers. We support pentesting services and certifications for SMEs. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-microbio-blocks-section is-style-section-pd-xl child-default section-align-center   alignfull\" style=\"--min-height:0;--min-height-mobile:0;--img:url('');--img-mobile:url('');--focal:50% 50%;--focal-mobile:50% 50%\" data-animation-enter=\"alpha\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-microbio-blocks-flex flex-align-start flex-justify-start flex-gap-4 flex-columns  no-wrap\" style=\"--custom-gap:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-microbio-blocks-flex flex-align-start flex-justify-start flex-gap-0 flex-columns\" style=\"--custom-gap:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-heading-3-font-size\">Description<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The SOCs and Cyber Certifications Aid Program offers up to \u20ac25,000 per company for contracting specialized cybersecurity services and obtaining recognized certifications. This program aims to strengthen the Basque business community and ensure its competitiveness in an increasingly challenging digital environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deadlines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Start date:<\/strong> 10\/22\/2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Deadline for submission:<\/strong> 11:59 p.m. on June 30, 2025<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-microbio-blocks-flex flex-align-start flex-justify-start flex-gap-0 flex-columns\" style=\"--custom-gap:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-heading-3-font-size\">Beneficiary entities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), both individuals and legal entities, that meet the following requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-microbio-blocks-custom-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-microbio-blocks-flex flex-align-start flex-justify-start flex-gap-1  no-wrap\" style=\"--custom-gap:0\">\n<span class=\"wp-block-microbio-blocks-icon icon-size-default has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b2752b91574be61312834e23447d4a89\"><svg><use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/microbio-blocks\/assets\/images\/icons-library.svg#check\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n\n\n\n<p>Be located in the Autonomous Community of the Basque Country (CAE): They must have an activity center in the Basque Country and the project submitted must have an impact on said center.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-microbio-blocks-flex flex-align-start flex-justify-start flex-gap-1  no-wrap\" style=\"--custom-gap:0\">\n<span class=\"wp-block-microbio-blocks-icon icon-size-default has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b2752b91574be61312834e23447d4a89\"><svg><use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/microbio-blocks\/assets\/images\/icons-library.svg#check\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n\n\n\n<p>Be registered for the Economic Activities Tax (IAE) of the Basque Country.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>However, entities that are not eligible for aid are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-microbio-blocks-custom-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-microbio-blocks-flex flex-align-start flex-justify-start flex-gap-1  no-wrap\" style=\"--custom-gap:0\">\n<span class=\"wp-block-microbio-blocks-icon icon-size-default has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b2752b91574be61312834e23447d4a89\"><svg><use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/microbio-blocks\/assets\/images\/icons-library.svg#check\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n\n\n\n<p>They are affiliated with the Basque Science, Technology and Innovation Network (RVCTI) or similar R&amp;D networks.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-microbio-blocks-flex flex-align-start flex-justify-start flex-gap-1  no-wrap\" style=\"--custom-gap:0\">\n<span class=\"wp-block-microbio-blocks-icon icon-size-default has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b2752b91574be61312834e23447d4a89\"><svg><use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/microbio-blocks\/assets\/images\/icons-library.svg#check\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n\n\n\n<p>Have shareholdings or participation ties of 25% or more with companies that provide services in the areas subsidized by the aid.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-microbio-blocks-flex flex-align-start flex-justify-start flex-gap-1  no-wrap\" style=\"--custom-gap:0\">\n<span class=\"wp-block-microbio-blocks-icon icon-size-default has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b2752b91574be61312834e23447d4a89\"><svg><use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/microbio-blocks\/assets\/images\/icons-library.svg#check\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n\n\n\n<p>They belong to the public sector.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-microbio-blocks-flex flex-align-start flex-justify-start flex-gap-0 flex-columns\" style=\"--custom-gap:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-heading-3-font-size\">Eligible projects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-heading-4-font-size\">Line 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>SOC Service in SMEs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Assistance for the contracting and implementation of Security Operations Center (SOC) services, which include surveillance and monitoring of companies&#8217; IT\/OT infrastructure, detection and response to incidents or suspicious behavior, and mitigation actions implemented by service providers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Expenses will be covered for a maximum period of 12 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-heading-4-font-size\">Line 2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pentesting and Certification Service for SMEs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Assistance intended to support the adaptation or obtaining of a certification in a Cybersecurity standard, scheme, or regulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These actions include identifying vulnerabilities through pentesting, developing an action plan to obtain certification, conducting pre-audits to evaluate systems or processes, and conducting audits and issuing certification, including follow-up audits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Expenses will be covered for a maximum period of 12 months.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-microbio-blocks-flex flex-align-start flex-justify-start flex-gap-0\" style=\"--custom-gap:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-heading-3-font-size\">Eligible expenses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We subsidize 75% of your expenses, up to 25,000 euros, to boost your cybersecurity projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-microbio-blocks-custom-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-microbio-blocks-flex flex-align-start flex-justify-start flex-gap-1  no-wrap\" style=\"--custom-gap:0\">\n<span class=\"wp-block-microbio-blocks-icon icon-size-default has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b2752b91574be61312834e23447d4a89\"><svg><use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/microbio-blocks\/assets\/images\/icons-library.svg#check\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n\n\n\n<p>Expenses will be covered for a maximum period of 12 months from the start of the project.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-microbio-blocks-flex flex-align-start flex-justify-start flex-gap-1  no-wrap\" style=\"--custom-gap:0\">\n<span class=\"wp-block-microbio-blocks-icon icon-size-default has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b2752b91574be61312834e23447d4a89\"><svg><use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/microbio-blocks\/assets\/images\/icons-library.svg#check\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n\n\n\n<p>Expenses accrued or invoiced prior to the submission of the Aid Application for projects initiated on or after January 1, 2024, will be accepted.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-microbio-blocks-flex flex-align-start flex-justify-start flex-gap-1  no-wrap\" style=\"--custom-gap:0\">\n<span class=\"wp-block-microbio-blocks-icon icon-size-default has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b2752b91574be61312834e23447d4a89\"><svg><use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/microbio-blocks\/assets\/images\/icons-library.svg#check\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n\n\n\n<p>In any case, the deadline for completion of the project will be March 31, 2026.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Contracting and implementation of SOC services:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-microbio-blocks-custom-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-microbio-blocks-flex flex-align-start flex-justify-start flex-gap-1  no-wrap\" style=\"--custom-gap:0\">\n<span class=\"wp-block-microbio-blocks-icon icon-size-default has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b2752b91574be61312834e23447d4a89\"><svg><use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/microbio-blocks\/assets\/images\/icons-library.svg#check\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n\n\n\n<p>Expenses related to the launch and operation of SOC services provided by external companies are covered.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-microbio-blocks-flex flex-align-start flex-justify-start flex-gap-1  no-wrap\" style=\"--custom-gap:0\">\n<span class=\"wp-block-microbio-blocks-icon icon-size-default has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b2752b91574be61312834e23447d4a89\"><svg><use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/microbio-blocks\/assets\/images\/icons-library.svg#check\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n\n\n\n<p>Work carried out by the applicant himself is not included.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Pentesting and Certification Service<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-microbio-blocks-custom-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-microbio-blocks-flex flex-align-start flex-justify-start flex-gap-1  no-wrap\" style=\"--custom-gap:0\">\n<span class=\"wp-block-microbio-blocks-icon icon-size-default has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b2752b91574be61312834e23447d4a89\"><svg><use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/microbio-blocks\/assets\/images\/icons-library.svg#check\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n\n\n\n<p>These include consulting and\/or engineering expenses aimed at adapting or obtaining certification under a cybersecurity standard, scheme, or regulation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-microbio-blocks-flex flex-align-start flex-justify-start flex-gap-1  no-wrap\" style=\"--custom-gap:0\">\n<span class=\"wp-block-microbio-blocks-icon icon-size-default has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b2752b91574be61312834e23447d4a89\"><svg><use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/microbio-blocks\/assets\/images\/icons-library.svg#check\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n\n\n\n<p>Only expenses incurred by external companies will be covered. Under no circumstances will work performed by the applicant himself be considered eligible expenses or investments. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-microbio-blocks-flex flex-align-start flex-justify-start flex-gap-1  no-wrap\" style=\"--custom-gap:0\">\n<span class=\"wp-block-microbio-blocks-icon icon-size-default has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b2752b91574be61312834e23447d4a89\"><svg><use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/microbio-blocks\/assets\/images\/icons-library.svg#check\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n\n\n\n<p>Likewise, up to 80% of the expenses and\/or investments in hardware\/software necessary to advance the process of adapting to said standard or obtaining certification will be covered.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-microbio-blocks-flex flex-align-start flex-justify-start flex-gap-0\" style=\"--custom-gap:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-heading-3-font-size\">% of financing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ll subsidize 75% of your expenses, up to \u20ac25,000, to boost your cybersecurity projects.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-microbio-blocks-flex flex-align-start flex-justify-start flex-gap-0 flex-columns\" style=\"--custom-gap:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-heading-3-font-size\">More information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-microbio-blocks-flex flex-align-start flex-justify-start flex-gap-0 flex-columns  no-wrap\" style=\"--custom-gap:0\">\n<a class=\"wp-block-microbio-blocks-button btn-size-default btn-icon is-style-simple\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spri.eus\/es\/ayudas\/socs-security-operations-center-y-certificaciones-en-ciber\/?fwp_paged=3\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\" title=\"\"><span>Official information<\/span><svg width=\"15\" height=\"15\"><use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/microbio-blocks\/assets\/images\/icons-library.svg#arrow\"\/><\/svg><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"wp-block-microbio-blocks-button btn-size-default btn-icon is-style-simple\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ayudas.spri.eus\/soccertificaciones\/login.aspx\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\" title=\"\"><span>Applications<\/span><svg width=\"15\" height=\"15\"><use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/microbio-blocks\/assets\/images\/icons-library.svg#arrow\"\/><\/svg><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":1255,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_EventAllDay":false,"_EventTimezone":"","_EventStartDate":"","_EventEndDate":"","_EventStartDateUTC":"","_EventEndDateUTC":"","_EventShowMap":false,"_EventShowMapLink":false,"_EventURL":"","_EventCost":"","_EventCostDescription":"","_EventCurrencySymbol":"","_EventCurrencyCode":"","_EventCurrencyPosition":"","_EventDateTimeSeparator":"","_EventTimeRangeSeparator":"","_EventOrganizerID":[],"_EventVenueID":[],"_OrganizerEmail":"","_OrganizerPhone":"","_OrganizerWebsite":"","_VenueAddress":"","_VenueCity":"","_VenueCountry":"","_VenueProvince":"","_VenueState":"","_VenueZip":"","_VenuePhone":"","_VenueURL":"","_VenueStateProvince":"","_VenueLat":"","_VenueLng":"","_VenueShowMap":false,"_VenueShowMapLink":false,"_pagina_privada":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1015","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/redargos.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1015","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/redargos.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/redargos.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/redargos.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/redargos.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1015"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/redargos.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1015\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1033,"href":"https:\/\/redargos.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1015\/revisions\/1033"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/redargos.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1255"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/redargos.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1015"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}