Newlode

What Newlode does

Newlode is a France-based cybersecurity integrator and Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) founded in 2011 by Omer Shala, specializing in securing IT and OT infrastructure for large international groups, French mid-market companies (PME/ETI), and publicly traded corporations. The company designs, integrates, and operates multi-vendor security architectures spanning SASE, endpoint, network, identity, cloud, and OT/IoT domains using a partner ecosystem that includes Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Netskope, SentinelOne, Forcepoint, Forescout, F5, Okta, Microsoft (Gold Security), Mimecast, and BitSight. In March 2024, Newlode was acquired by Groupe Squad and became a 100% subsidiary, with founders Omer Shala (CEO) and Julien Tarnowski (CRO) joining Squad's executive committee. In September 2025, the entity was rebranded to Squad Cybersolutions to consolidate brand identity within the parent group.

The company's core technology and product surface centers on the SOC IA dédié, an AI-powered Security Operations Center service launched October 2024 and built on Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSIAM, which consolidates SIEM, XDR, SOAR, and ASM into a single platform to automate alert triage and reduce MTTD/MTTR. Beyond the AI SOC, Newlode delivers a modular services portfolio covering architecture design, multi-vendor integration and migration, technical watch, post-deployment training, technical support, and 24/7 managed services including a real-time SOC. Its flagship go-to-market asset is a multi-vendor Techlab demonstration hosted annually at the Assises de la Cybersécurité in Monaco.

Newlode generates revenue through managed security services (24/7 MSSP contracts, including the AI SOC) and professional services (consulting, integration, deployment, training, and support). Sales are conducted primarily via direct enterprise field sales, leveraging Groupe Squad's 11 local agencies across France plus international offices in Montréal and Genève. Combined Groupe Squad (including Newlode) reports consolidated revenue of approximately €125M as of September 2025, with explicit targets of €150M revenue and 1,200 European employees by end-2026. Newlode standalone revenue is not publicly disclosed. Together with Squad, the company serves 50% of CAC 40 and SBF 120 companies.

Name

Newlode

Legal name

NEWLODE GROUP

Website

https://newlode.io

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Newlode is a Paris-based cybersecurity integrator and MSSP serving large international groups, French mid-market firms, and half of CAC 40/SBF 120 companies through multi-vendor integration, managed services, and an AI-powered SOC built on Palo Alto Cortex XSIAM. Now operates as Squad Cybersolutions under Groupe Squad.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed Cybersecurity Services

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Managed Security Services (MSSP) & 24/7 SOC Operations (BPAKAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Endpoint Security Managed Services (EDR/XDR) (BPAEADAH), Managed OT Security Services (MSSP/MDR for ICS/OT) (HDADAJAN), IT Incident, Problem & Change Management Platforms (HDAEALAI)

Keywords

• Managed security services
• Cybersecurity integration
• Security operations center
• DevSecOps consulting
• SASE implementation

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Managed Security Services: MSSP services providing 24/7 security monitoring, alert management, and incident response. Services include managed detection and response, SOC operations, and continuous security surveillance.
2. Integration Services: Cybersecurity solution integration covering design, installation, migration, and ongoing support. Services include architecture design, technical watch, training, and support for multi-vendor security environments.
3. White Paper & Content: SASE white paper published in 2024 with expert testimonials and client case studies (BPM Groupe and Veolia Waters Technologies)

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Newlode is a cybersecurity integrator and Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) that designs, deploys, and operates multi-vendor security architectures for clients, from audit and consulting through integration and architecture to 24/7 managed detection and response. Its flagship offering is the SOC IA dédié, an AI-powered Security Operations Center built on Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSIAM that automates threat detection and incident response for IT and OT environments.

Product overview

Newlode is a cybersecurity integrator and Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) offering a portfolio of services organized around integration, architecture design, technical monitoring, training, support, and managed services including a Real Time SOC. The company operates as a multi-vendor integrator working with established partners including Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Forcepoint, Forescout, SentinelOne, F5, Netskope, Okta, and others. Their flagship product is the SOC IA dédié (AI SOC), built on Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSIAM, which consolidates SIEM, XDR, SOAR, and ASM into a unified AI-powered platform. Since 2024, Newlode became a 100% subsidiary of Groupe Squad and in September 2025 rebranded to Squad Cybersolutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SOC IA dédié (AI-powered SOC)
• Managed Security Services (24/7 MSSP)
• Services Managés et Real Time SOC
• Cybersecurity Integration Services
• Architecture Design Services
• BitSight Cybersecurity Rating Solution

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced Mean Time To Detect (MTTD) and Mean Time To Remediate (MTTR) through AI-powered SOC automation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration18 records

AI capability4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MimecastcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2024Strategic partnership announced in September 2024 to address cyber threats and protect messaging and collaboration tools. The partnership has already resulted in winning the largest French Mimecast project. Mimecast serves over 42,000 customers globally with AI-based human risk management.
• BitSightcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 March 2024BitSight partnership enables Newlode to offer cybersecurity rating solutions to clients. BitSight is the world's first cybersecurity rating platform
• Groupe SquadcoreOthers · 1 March 2024Newlode joined Groupe Squad in early 2024 (announced March 2024) to become its integration and MSSP expert. In September 2025, Newlode became Squad Cybersolutions. Squad is a top 5 cybersecurity company in France with 83M€ revenue and 850+ employees, targeting 150M€ revenue with 1200 employees by end 2026.
• FortinetcoreTechnology or IntegrationKey integration partner working with Fortinet for network security solutions
• NetskopecoreTechnology or IntegrationKey SASE solution partner for secure access service edge offerings
• SentinelOnecoreTechnology or IntegrationEndpoint security integration partner
• ForcepointcoreTechnology or IntegrationSecurity solutions partner featured in SASE white paper
• ForescoutcoreTechnology or IntegrationOT/IoT security and network security partner
• F5coreTechnology or IntegrationApplication security and delivery solutions partner
• OktacoreTechnology or IntegrationIdentity and access management partner
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Gold Security partnership. Newlode acquisition strengthened Squad's Microsoft Gold Security partnership by adding Microsoft security solution design and integration capabilities.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Sekoia.io: European cybersecurity/SOC platform vendor offering XDR and cyber threat intelligence managed services — adjacent competitor for AI-driven SOC contracts and a comparable European technology partner.
• Tehtris: French cybersecurity vendor specializing in XDR and AI-driven threat detection with growing MSSP-grade capabilities; comparable as a French-rooted AI-driven SOC technology player that may partner or compete with Newlode's AI SOC offering.

Broad incumbents

• Orange Cyberdefense: The dedicated cybersecurity arm of Orange, operating MSSP, SOC and consulting services across Europe; comparable to Newlode's offering but with significantly larger scale, broader portfolio and global footprint.
• Capgemini Cybersecurity: Global IT services leader with strong French roots and a managed security services offering; while broader in scope, it directly competes for large-enterprise cybersecurity integration and SOC contracts.
• Wavestone: French-origin consulting firm with a leading cybersecurity practice serving CAC 40 and large European enterprises on cyber strategy, integration and managed services — comparable on customer base and consultancy-services mix.
• Devoteam: European IT consultancy with a dedicated cybersecurity & cloud platform practice offering integration, managed and transformation services — comparable as a multi-vendor European cybersecurity integrator.
• Thales Cybersecurity & Digital Identity: Major French-headquartered group providing cybersecurity services alongside defense and identity products; comparable at the broad level of large French enterprise/government security services and integration.
• Sopra Steria Cybersecurity: French IT services group with a significant cybersecurity practice covering integration, managed security and consulting for large European enterprises — overlaps with Newlode on system integration and managed services.

Direct peers

• Advens: French cybersecurity pure-player offering MSSP, SOC and integration services with a focus on mid-market and large French enterprises — directly comparable to Newlode/Squad Cybersolutions in customer segment, geography and managed-security offerings.
• Almond (formerly Cyberprotect / Hackuity): French MSSP and managed detection & response provider serving enterprise customers across France with 24/7 SOC services — overlaps with Newlode on multi-vendor SOC operations and MSSP revenue streams.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Xx.com/newlode
• Facebookfacebook.com/newlodegroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/newlode-group

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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