Collective Defence chooses Luxembourg as HQ

Collective Defence has announced its formation following the combination of ITC Secure, a leading UK-based cybersecurity services firm and Microsoft Security Solutions Partner, and IronNet, a pioneer in collective defence and network detection technology. The company is headquartered in Luxembourg and operates from offices in the United States, United Kingdom and Singapore.

A new force in critical infrastructure protection

Collective Defence brings together advanced cybersecurity and AI capabilities to defend nations and enterprises against state-sponsored and hybrid threats targeting critical infrastructure. The combination of both firms creates a differentiated platform focused on protecting energy grids, telecommunications networks, financial systems, healthcare and satellite infrastructure.

"The threats facing critical infrastructure today are not conventional cyber risks — they are acts of hybrid warfare waged by nation-states against the systems our societies depend on,” explained Andre Pienaar, Chairman of Collective Defence. “Collective Defence was created to bring together the technology, talent and partnerships needed to defend against these threats collectively, not in isolation. By combining ITC Secure's deep expertise in protecting government and critical national infrastructure with IronNet's pioneering collective defence technology, we have built something that neither company could achieve alone — a platform for allied nations and enterprises to stand together against the most sophisticated threats of our time."

In partnership with Microsoft, Collective Defence is also at the forefront of applying AI to cybersecurity operations, embedding advanced analytics and automation across its platforms.

Why Luxembourg?

The company's leadership has identified Luxembourg as the ideal location for its global headquarters. Arno Robbertse, CEO of Collective Defence, stated: "Luxembourg is the ideal home for this mission; at the heart of Europe and at the crossroads of the alliances that matter most."

Luxembourg's role within NATO and the European Union underpins its selection. The country’s regulatory and data protection framework, which provides a solid foundation for sovereign cybersecurity and defence operations, was also a key factor.

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