Digital Autonomy Leaders Merlon Security and S2GRUPO Join Forces

As digital sovereignty is increasingly becoming a strategic necessity for organisations across Europe, two European leaders are choosing to join forces. The partnership combines Merlon Security's expertise in IT security with S2GRUPO's leading expertise in OT security. Together, they provide customers an unprecedented, integrated security proposition that protects the entire chain: from office to factory floor, and from IT to OT.

One shared mission: digital autonomy for Europe

"Digital autonomy starts with a choice: choose Europe consciously," says Robin Goudappel, Managing Director S2GRUPO BeNeLux. "For too long, it has been assumed that top-tier security naturally lies outside Europe. Nothing could be further from the truth — there are excellent European alternatives, developed by specialists who have an in-depth understanding of our market, our regulations and our values. What organisations need today is a single European partner that covers the full spectrum — from IT to OT, from office to production line. That is exactly what we are creating through this partnership: by connecting Merlon Security's IT specialisation with our OT expertise, we offer organisations in the Benelux and across Europe a single, coherent European answer. In doing so, we demonstrate to the world that Europe is not merely participating, but leading the way."

Earth Grob, CEO of Merlon Security: "In a world where threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated, collaboration is not a choice but a necessity. "When two leaders join forces, something emerges that is greater than the sum of its parts: a secure, sovereign and future-proof digital Europe. I am hugely looking forward to building something great for our customers together with S2GRUPO."

The partnership focuses on an integrated IT+OT security model for organisations working with critical infrastructure, industrial processes and sensitive data. Customers benefit from:

• Top-tier IT security: MDR, penetration testing, red teaming and incident response, delivered and hosted entirely within the EU

• Leading OT security: protection of industrial control systems and mission-critical environments

• European sovereignty: all data kept within the EU, European or open-source technology, European companies, European ownership and European management

• One integrated approach across the entire security lifecycle: from detection and prevention through to response and recovery

Both Merlon Security and S2GRUPO are premium partners of Security Delta (HSD) and were introduced to each other by our colleague Rob Schrouff.

Robin Goudappel, Managing Director BeNeLux: "This new collaboration is a great example of how the ecosystem works. Two specialists that actively create business opportunities for one another, are technically outstanding, share the same standards and values, and recognise that together they can deliver significantly more value to customers."

 

About Merlon Security

Merlon Security is a European cybersecurity company specialising in sovereign cybersecurity solutions. It delivers enterprise-grade security services across three core areas: Managed Detection & Response, including 24/7 continuous monitoring and Security Operations Centre (SOC) services; Specialised Engineering & Testing, covering continuous penetration testing, red-team operations and sovereign workspace engineering; and Forensics & Incident Response, including 24/7 incident response, crisis coordination and digital forensic investigations.

All services operate entirely on European infrastructure, without reliance on non-European dependencies or exposure to foreign jurisdictions. Merlon protects government agencies, defence organisations, intelligence services, the energy sector, aviation and critical infrastructure.

About S2GRUPO

Founded in Valencia, Spain, S2GRUPO has more than 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, cyber intelligence and the operation of mission-critical systems. With over 700 experts and operations in more than 35 countries, the company has established a strong presence across Europe and Latin America. In the Netherlands alone, S2GRUPO serves more than 250 clients.

Specialising in both IT and Operational Technology (OT) security, S2GRUPO protects critical sectors including defence, energy, healthcare, industry, transport and government. Its proprietary technology supports the entire cybersecurity lifecycle, from early threat detection and incident response to recovery and continuous improvement.