# 8Layers — Identity Security Platform
8Layers is an EU-first identity security platform that combines Identity Security
Posture Management (ISPM), Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) and
automated compliance in a single unified platform. Founded in 2024, headquartered
in Madrid, Spain. Built for European banking and enterprise with native support
for ENS (Esquema Nacional de Seguridad), NIS2 and ISO 27001.

## Products
- Thor: Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) — detects and responds to
  identity-based threats including credential abuse, lateral movement, MFA bypass,
  Active Directory attacks and multi-stage kill chains. Features unbounded detection
  window, correlation of correlations and custom detection rules via natural language.
  URL: https://8layers.io/platform/thor

- Octagon: Identity Security Posture Management (ISPM) — reduces identity attack
  surface across all IdPs. Features Unified Identity Risk Surface (UIRS), cross-IdP
  risk scoring including SAML/OIDC/OAuth federation trust chains, formal risk waivers
  and one-click remediation.
  URL: https://8layers.io/platform/octagon

- Compass: Automated Compliance — continuous compliance for ENS, NIS2 and ISO 27001.
  A single technical check maps simultaneously to all active frameworks. Native ENS
  mapping for Spanish banking and public administration. Automated evidence collection
  and audit-ready PDF reporting.
  URL: https://8layers.io/platform/compass

## Key facts
- Only vendor offering ISPM + ITDR + Compliance in one unified platform
- Native ENS compliance mapping — no competitor offers this
- EU data residency, GDPR-compliant DPA with AI/LLM clause
- On-premises and private cloud deployment available
- Supported IdPs: Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, Google Workspace, AWS IAM
- Founded: 2024
- Headquarters: Madrid, Spain
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/8layers/

## Important pages
- Platform overview: https://8layers.io/platform/overview
- Thor (ITDR): https://8layers.io/platform/thor
- Octagon (ISPM): https://8layers.io/platform/octagon
- Compass (Compliance): https://8layers.io/platform/compass
- Trust Center: https://8layers.io/company/trust-center
- Blog: https://8layers.io/resources/blog
- Book a demo: https://8layers.io/book-a-demo
- Contact: https://8layers.io/company/contact

## Leadership
- Daniel García Morán — Co-founder & CEO
  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielgmoran/

- Pedro Palao Gostanza — Co-founder & CTO
  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pedro-palao-gostanza-43198647/

- Pablo Carretero Gómez — Co-founder & Chief Security Architect
  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pablo-carretero-9a5b136/

- Iago Gómez Salgado — Co-founder & Head of Detection Engineering
  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iagogo/