Cybersecurity firm Goldilock expands Wolverhampton site after doubling workforce

Global tech firm Goldilock has expanded its manufacturing and testing site at the University of Wolverhampton Science Park after doubling its workforce to meet rising demand for its products.

Goldilock said its anti-hacking work has led it to work with NATO, the Ministry of Defence, and other organisations responsible for “critical national infrastructure”. The firm expects to increase its team to 32 employees by the end of 2025 and create 44 new jobs by 2027.

The firm said it chose to invest in the Wolverhampton site as it was “scaling up” from research and development (R&D) of its Firebreak programme to large-scale manufacturing.

Firebreak is designed to ringfence networks away from the internet to make them inaccessible to hackers, the firm said.

Stephen Kines, co-founder and chief operating officer of Goldilock, said he was thrilled to be expanding: “With sophisticated ransomware and AI-powered attacks on a continuous rise, paired with the increasing interconnectedness of systems, Goldilock’s technology provides a critical, foundational layer of defence.

“The West Midlands offers us an invaluable hub for innovation, providing access to a diverse pool of talented tech professionals and a supportive business environment from which we can continue to grow the business and get our critical product to where it’s needed most, as quickly as possible.”

City of Wolverhampton Council leader, Stephen Simkins, said: “Goldilock’s expansion is a testament to the city of Wolverhampton’s growing appeal as a destination of choice for ambitious tech firms, with an extensive R&D network, deep pool of specialist talent and proximity to the region’s end-to-end manufacturing supply chain.”

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