The company has highlighted in a statement that the results of the exercise have been an “achievement” that has been achieved, in part, due to “S2 Grupo’s prominent position in the international market and its commitment to technological excellence.” This “significant growth” has been due, in turn, to the increase in clients in the private sector, as well as the focus on the Defense sector and “the successes achieved in European institutions and strong presence in the public sector.”
The company has emphasized that it has become “the only Spanish cybersecurity company with 100% Spanish capital. This is of fundamental importance, as it contributes to safeguarding digital sovereignty in Europe and strengthening our competitiveness in the field of cybersecurity against third parties,” explained José Rosell, co-founder and CEO of S2 Grupo.
Among its clients, the majority of leading companies in the sectors of distribution, energy, banking and insurance, healthcare, industry, and public administration stand out.
Investment in Research, Development, and Innovation
As a key part of the company’s evolution, it is worth noting that the investment in R&D&I during 2023 has been more than 4 million euros.
“Our commitment to research and innovation not only allows us to develop our own technology, but also consolidates the reputation of our professionals as experts in cybersecurity, strengthening our ability to respond to any incident in this field. In addition, we collaborate closely with the European Commission and other international organizations for the creation of our own technology that allows the continent to be technologically independent,” highlighted Miguel A. Juan, co-founder of S2 Grupo.
Since 2009, the company has led and actively participated in European consortia, promoting its own innovative technology. Additionally, it has established avenues of collaboration with the best research entities in Europe and has succeeded in bringing its technology to European and American markets.
“In recent years, our investment in R&D exceeds 10% of our annual turnover. This, in addition to reflecting our commitment to the research and development of new solutions, contributes to the reputation of our professionals as experts in cybersecurity and enhances our ability to respond to any threat in this field,” continued Miguel A. Juan.
International Development
S2 Grupo, which has become a leader in the cybersecurity sector in Spain and Europe, currently provides its services in more than 35 countries and has offices in Valencia, Madrid, Seville, Barcelona, San Sebastian, Lisbon, Rotterdam, Bogota, and Santiago de Chile.
Its international business volume in 2023 has grown to represent 20% of its global turnover due to strong development in Latin American markets, such as Colombia or Chile, and in Europe in countries such as the Netherlands, Ireland, Belgium, or Portugal.
Among its objectives for the coming years are the consolidation of Spain as one of the European nations with the greatest projection in cybersecurity on the continent, continuing to create its own cybersecurity tools, and specializing in cybersecurity in critical sectors such as industry, healthcare, automotive, or the Defense sector.
In addition to this, its focus is on consolidating the international market in both Latin America and Europe, as well as its cybersecurity capabilities in the field of industrial control systems and medical systems.
New Corporate Headquarters in Valencia in 2024
In the first half of 2024, S2 Grupo plans to relocate its facilities in Valencia to La Centrifugadora, which is one of the most emblematic buildings in the city and is located in an old early 20th-century industrial warehouse. It is located in the Grao area of the city and will have an area of 6,000 square meters of offices and 700 square meters of garden.
The company’s new corporate headquarters will bring together the Corporate Management, the R&D&I Development Center, its industrial cybersecurity laboratory, as well as its Cybersecurity Operations Center (CERT, incident response center for cybersecurity) which is one of the safest, most advanced, and comprehensive in the world.
Employee Growth and Talent Promotion
In 2023, the S2 Grupo team has increased by 100 people, representing a 16% increase over 2022. Currently, its staff consists of more than 700 people in Europe and Latin America. The cybersecurity company is highly committed to attracting qualified talent, and their goal is to have a team of over a thousand professionals in the coming years who are the best in their field.
On the other hand, they are pioneers in cutting-edge cybersecurity training for all disciplines with an impact on society through Enigma University, where professionals from S2 Grupo, who are currently international references in the field of cybersecurity, train new cohorts of students looking to enter a sector that is experiencing rapid growth, enhancing their specific knowledge, and talent acquisition. It is aimed at students in university degrees related to Information Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, and Big Data, although applications from other disciplines are also accepted because cybersecurity is cross-cutting.