Global cybersecurity firm Integrity360 has launched a R55 million Security Operations Centre (SOC) in Cape Town, its largest facility worldwide, marking a significant vote of confidence in South African talent and the country’s rapidly expanding cybersecurity market. The new hub, which forms part of Integrity360’s global network of 16 sites, will create approximately 100 jobs and provide round-the-clock monitoring, incident response, and resilience services to clients across Africa and beyond.
The Cape Town SOC will operate 24/7, offering businesses and organisations real-time threat detection and rapid response capabilities. A key focus of the facility will be addressing artificial intelligence-related risks, including identity management and defences against AI-driven cyberattacks—an area of growing concern as malicious actors increasingly leverage emerging technologies to breach security systems.
The investment follows Integrity360’s strategic acquisitions of Grove Group in 2024 and Nclose in 2025, which significantly expanded the firm’s South African footprint and local expertise. The decision to designate Cape Town as the site of the group’s largest SOC underscores confidence in the region’s skilled workforce and its potential as a global cybersecurity hub.
South Africa’s cybersecurity market is valued at approximately R5.3 billion in 2026 and is projected to reach R9.5 billion by 2031, driven by rising cyber threats, regulatory pressures, and the accelerating digital transformation of businesses across sectors. Integrity360’s investment positions the company to capitalise on this growth while contributing to job creation and skills development in the Western Cape.
“This centre represents our commitment to Africa and our belief in the talent that exists here,” said Integrity360 CEO Brian Martin. “Cape Town is now the beating heart of our global security operations.”
The launch has been welcomed by local government and industry bodies, who view it as a validation of Cape Town’s growing reputation as a technology and innovation hub. As cyber threats continue to evolve in sophistication, facilities like this one will play a critical role in protecting businesses and critical infrastructure—not just in South Africa, but across the continent.
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