Integration of Diverto will see Marlink Group create a global cyber security leader for remote operations and critical infrastructure
Oslo, Paris and Zagreb, 2 July 2024. Marlink, the leading managed services provider of business-critical ICT solutions, has closed the 100% acquisition of Diverto, a pioneer in the provision of advanced IT and OT security solutions for enterprise and critical infrastructure.
The combination will significantly strengthen the Marlink cyber security portfolio and capabilities. It will create a group-wide asset to deliver best-in-class cyber security solutions and services to Marlink’s global customer base in maritime, energy and humanitarian markets and to Diverto’s enterprise customers with critical infrastructure. It will furthermore set new standards in responding to the increasing IT and OT security needs of Marlink customers operating in remote locations.
Based in Zagreb, Croatia, Diverto is an expert in the delivery of cybersecurity services and solutions. Its portfolio covers professional services including penetration testing, red and purple teaming, security audit, risk management, compliance and other cybersecurity services. Agnostic to the technologies deployed by its customers, Diverto’s advanced Security Operations Centre (SOC), including incident management and forensics, can protect both IT and OT customers.
Diverto’s customers operate in the public and private sector, recognise the value of information security and view it as an asset in managing their business risks. It employs more than 50 highly experienced security professionals with more than 150 security certifications.
Diverto’s capabilities are highly complementary to Marlink’s portfolio of cyber security solutions, which combines (SOC) managed services for remote operations, together with a suite of solutions providing protection at all network and end-user levels.
Marlink’s innovation in cyber security solutions was recognised in February 2024 when it won the eighth Smart4Sea Cyber Security Award for its CyberGuard Unified Threat Management (UTM) solution based on a ‘Firewall as a Service’ model.
“We welcome very much Diverto and its expert staff in Marlink Group. Demand for expertise and resources to meet the increasing needs of our customers in both IT and OT security is growing fast and this acquisition is an important step in strengthening our capabilities and expanding our reach in cyber security,” said Nicolas Furgé, Director, Digital, Marlink. “The integration of Diverto will enable Marlink to capture growing market opportunities in IT and OT security and to build together a cyber security powerhouse for remote operations and critical infrastructure”.
“Diverto is delighted to join the Marlink Group and we look forward to the ways our customers and employees will benefit from a leading provider of business-critical ICT solutions, with global reach, financial strength and access to new market segments,” said Boze Saric, CEO, Diverto. “Diverto will contribute considerable cybersecurity expertise and engineering capability that will enable the creation of a complete and unique portfolio of best-in-class cyber security solutions to meet to increasing needs of Marlink customers.”
About Marlink
For companies operating in the world’s most challenging environments – from merchant vessels to offshore and onshore energy operations, from humanitarian organisations to cruise ships and superyachts – Marlink creates and delivers possibilities, anywhere.
Marlink is a managed service provider and global leader in remote ICT solutions with annual revenues surpassing $800 million and 1,500 employees operating in more than 30 countries.
Wherever our customers are in the world, we deliver them possibilities to work smarter and to operate more effectively, more safely, more sustainably – without the limitations of technology.
With our possibility platform, we enable a comprehensive suite of end-to-end managed solutions (Connectivity, Network, Cyber Security, Cloud & IT, IoT & Apps), supported by professional services, unmatched global operations and delivery capabilities and local support teams.
As a global company with a local focus we help make tomorrow’s possibilities today’s realities.
For further information please visit www.marlink.com.
About Diverto
Diverto is information and cybersecurity company that provides a high level of information security to companies, institutions and other organisations in an information-centric world. We protect our clients against security threats that can cause data breaches, financial loss and damaged credibility.
Founded in 2007, we are considered one of the pioneers of cybersecurity and have only continued to grow in strategic and technical expertise. We employ a highly skilled and motivated team of professionals who have affection for information and cybersecurity, as well as deep technical background in this field.
For further information please visit www.diverto.hr.
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