SouthBridge Europe Mezzanine II SICAR has invested in Census S.A. to support its international expansion in the growing cybersecurity sector.

Target Information

Census S.A. is a prominent player in the cybersecurity engineering sector, recognized for delivering specialized services and demonstrating exceptional implementation capabilities. The company engages in a range of activities, including cybersecurity engineering, resilience evaluations (often referred to as 'tiger team' assessments), and vulnerability research. Census works closely with Fortune 500 companies and other leading international organizations across several critical industries such as Defense, Automotive, Healthcare, Banking, Maritime, and Telecommunications.

Accounting for more than 90% of its revenue from international clients, Census has been instrumental in assisting major global corporations in achieving cybersecurity resilience and developing secure products that meet rigorous safety standards. The firm has conducted audits on the design and implementation of numerous security-critical devices, with many of their recommendations becoming essential public advisories. Their insights cover a variety of components, including system-level offerings such as Microchip SDKs, Linux kernel, and Microsoft Windows networking stack, as well as widely-used applications like WhatsApp Messenger and Oracle WebCenter. Additionally, Census experts are regular contributors at leading industry conferences, presenting pioneering research at events including Black Hat, DEF CON, and OWASP AppSec.

Industry Overview in Greece

The cybersecurity industry in Greece has witnessed significant growth, influenced by the increasing demand for robust security solutions amid rising cyber threats. Over recent years, Greece has focused on strengthening its cybersecurity framework, with the government