The news of Orange Cyberdefense ties with MasOrange has started to do the rounds. Orange Cyberdefense, which isย a European leader in cybersecurity services, will be bringing its distinctive expertise to the Spanish market with more than 3,300 experts and 36 detection centers in 23 countries as well as Europeโs first private CERT โ Computer Emergency Response Team.
Initially, theย Orange Cyberdefense teams will be based in Madrid and Barcelona, with a dedicated local security centre โ CyberSOC โ so asย to provide ongoing human-led surveillance and swift incident response in order to remain as close as practicable to the cybersecurity requirements of companies throughout Spain.
As Orange Cyberdefense ties with MasOrange, in the initial stage, 100 experts will be engaged to aid the development. Orange Cyberdefense will bring novel and customised solutions which areย adapted to the size and budgetary constraints of every company while also relying on theย extensive commercial network of MasOrangeย to tackle critical issues.
A study from Statistaย shows that in recent years Spain has been considered one of the most targeted countries in Europe, with 54% of companies experiencing a cyberattack. The Spanish cybersecurity market reached a projected โฌ2.3 billion in 2025, with a growth rate of 10% and a highly competitive public sector which could bring in over โฌ400 million in cybersecurity contracts in the years to come.
Theย EVP and CEO of Orange Cyberdefense, Hugues Foulon, says that “in the context of ongoing digital warfare, cybersecurity must be at the heart of every strategy. Cybersecurity is no longer just a necessary expense, but a pillar that transforms organizations and strengthens our economic resilience. As threats continue to intensify, Spanish companies need the support of a trusted partner – a market leader recognized for its 10 years of experience. Our entry into the Spanish market also illustrates the implementation of our strategic plan, ‘Trust the future,’ with the ambition for Orange Cyberdefense to achieve โฌ2 billion in revenue by 2030 and to actively contribute to the essential European digital sovereignty of our businesses.”
According to the CEO of MasOrange, Meinrad Spenger, “Cybersecurity has become a top priority for our clients, including businesses, public sector organizations, and individuals. Thanks to MasOrange’s modern and advanced fiber and 5G connectivity infrastructure, combined with the expertise of a European leader like Orange Cyberdefense, we will create a unique market offering, establishing Orange Cyberdefense Spain as a benchmark in digital protection for customers across Spain.”