Economy Minister Silvio Schembri inaugurated Hornetsecurity’s refurbished offices in Malta. The investment strengthens an operation that began in Malta and now forms part of an international group.
The Malta-based team employs around 65 professionals, more than 90% of whom are Maltese. Hornetsecurity has tasked the team with developing its flagship product. The team also develops key data backup and regulatory compliance features for a company that serves more than 125,000 customers in over 120 countries.
Schembri described the decision as a vote of confidence in Malta’s workforce and its ability to attract specialised investment.
“When an international company decides where to develop its next flagship product, it has several options. Your decision to entrust this responsibility to the team here is a vote of confidence in the Maltese people and in Malta as an investment destination,” the minister said.
Hornetsecurity CEO and founder Daniel Hofmann highlighted the growing importance of cybersecurity and the opportunities for countries whose expertise can serve international markets.
“As businesses depend on digital services, they need stronger protection, dependable recovery and confidence that their operations can continue. Malta has shown us what is possible when international ambition meets skilled people, a practical can-do attitude and strong local partnerships. Your country has the talent, enterprise support and ambition to make long-term investment a success,” Hofmann said.
Schembri linked the investment to the government’s aim of attracting specialised work and ensuring that workers share in economic growth. He cited the Super Bonus announced in Budget 2027 as an example.
Malta Enterprise supported the local operation through the Digital Hub at the Malta Life Sciences Park and its research and business development schemes.
“We want more companies that start here to have the opportunity to grow here, and we want international groups to look to Malta when deciding where to carry out their most specialised work,” Schembri said.
Malta Enterprise CEO George Gregory also attended the inauguration.
Photo credit — METP
