ACUMEN Cyber, an engineer-powered cyber security service provider, has announced its move to new premises at the award winning EastWorks development in Dalmarnock.
The move will support the firm’s expanding Security Operations Centre (SOC) and growing team.
Acumen Cyber delivers engineering-led managed security services to help organisations combat complex cyber security challenges. The company’s team of 30 staff offer clients a CREST-accredited SOC plus a roster of technology partners, which includes SentinelOne, Elastic, CrowdStrike, Fortinet, and Recorded Future.
The move to EastWorks supports Acumen’s expansion targets to grow its team to 50 in 2025 and become a top five UK MSSP in the next five years.
The new premises will also host Acumen’s 24/7 SOC, which is said to boast some of the most advanced threat detection, response and prevention capabilities within the UK.
EastWorks is a former Victorian era gas purifier shed built in 1843 which was repurposed and regenerated in 2023 by Clyde Gateway. The £9 million development was the first commercial building to be connected to Clyde Gateway’s District Heating Network.
Acumen Cyber is leasing over 6,800 sq ft of space and joins ESG specialist Utopi and collaborative workspace provider, Red Tree Business Suites, in having a presence at EastWorks.
Martin McKay, chief executive at Clyde Gateway, said, “The Scottish digital technology sector is one of the fastest growing in Scotland and I’m particularly pleased to see Acumen Cyber join a growing innovation cluster in Dalmarnock, as the location and EastWorks provide a real platform for growth. This new space will give the business the room to grow, reach its potential, and bring more highly skilled jobs to the East End of Glasgow.
“Clyde Gateway’s mission is to make the area the best place to live, work and play, and EastWorks is a great example of this. Here, we have been able to preserve the industrial heritage of the past whilst creating a space for innovation and having Acumen Cyber and Utopi here is evidence that our strategy is delivering.”
Mark Robertson, chief revenue officer & co-founder of Acumen Cyber, added, “Moving to EastWorks represents a significant step in Acumen Cyber’s growth journey as we look to increase turnover and the size of our team. This modern space will be the new centre for our business and will help our team of talented cyber security engineers to protect our clients across the world from the rapidly evolving threat landscape.
“With such an attractive space and great transport connectivity, we are confident that establishing a presence at EastWorks helps to support a fantastic working environment for our existing team and will make it easier to recruit talented people as part of our ambitious growth plans.”
