Sekuro appoints tech entrepreneur Ian Buddery as Chair of the Board
SYDNEY, Australia – May 03, 2023: Sekuro, the cyber security and digital resiliency provider, today announced serial entrepreneur Ian Buddery has been appointed as Chair of the Board. This news comes amidst strong company growth, with the team expanding by 30% since July 2022, hiring a total of 41 new staff across Australia.
Sekuro welcomes new Chair of the Board
With over 30 years in the tech industry, Buddery is a software engineer by background and founder of multiple software ventures including eServGlobal which he led through VC rounds to an ASX IPO followed by the London Stock Exchange in 2004. He has also successfully sold companies to major US corporations.
Ian Buddery, Chair of Sekuro, said, “The market opportunity for Australian cyber security organisations ranges far beyond our own borders, and needs to bridge technology challenges with people, and process. Sekuro has been consistently investing in its capabilities to work with CIOs, CISOs, and now Executive Board members to overcome the immediate challenges of building their cyber resilience, and that focus on tangible business outcomes coupled with a focus on international growth is what attracted me to join them on this exciting journey.”
The market opportunity for Australian cyber security organisations ranges far beyond our own borders, and needs to bridge technology challenges with people, and process. Sekuro has been consistently investing in its capabilities to work with CIOs, CISOs, and now Executive Board members to overcome the immediate challenges of building their cyber resilience, and that focus on tangible business outcomes coupled with a focus on international growth is what attracted me to join them on this exciting journey.
Noel Allnutt, Managing Director of Sekuro said: “We’re only 18 months into our journey as Sekuro, and we’re incredibly proud of what we’ve been able to achieve so far. We are confident in our ability to deliver on our strategy to become the most trusted cyber security and digital resilience partner in Australia. Having an industry veteran like Ian onboard is certainly going to help us get there and we’re delighted to have him join the team as Chair of the Board.”
Sekuro grows local team by 30%
Demand for cyber security services is ongoing and robust. Sekuro has experienced this trend first-hand, leading to continued growth since forming in October 2021. Sekuro has expanded its team by more than 30% since the beginning of July 2022, and is currently hiring for roles across all its business units and locations, particularly its offensive security (otherwise known as Sekuro RED) to support in proactively testing the cyber defences of Australian organisations.
Sekuro’s growth trajectory is anticipated to continue, with recent innovations including the Board-Taster, a new program designed to educate Board Directors on the potential impact of cyber threats on their organisation’s reputation, financial stability, and regulatory compliance via an engaging and interactive workshop.
Allnutt added: “As an Australian-founded and grown industry innovator, Sekuro has successfully demonstrated the demand for its services in Australia. It’s clear that Sekuro, and the broader cyber industry for that matter, are on their own unique growth trajectory. This has seen our headcount, customer base and service offerings grow rapidly, with our sights now set on strengthening our relationships both locally and globally.”
As a result of the increased impact, more government agencies and businesses of all sizes are setting higher security and privacy standards for themselves and the organisations they interact with. Sekuro’s focus on helping CIOs and CISOs build business resiliency by reducing cyber risk while new technologies are adopted, well-positions it to help local businesses improve their cyber security posture whilst also supporting international firms in their entry and expansion into Australia.
Over the next 12 months, Sekuro plans to extend its presence internationally, including establishing and growing a presence in the UK, and completing the acquisition of Privasec Asia, its Singapore-based subsidiary, allowing it to meet the needs of organisations across Asia Pacific.
About Sekuro
Sekuro is a cyber security and digital resiliency solutions provider that helps CIOs and CISOs take a strategic approach to cyber security risk mitigation and digital transformation. Operating at the intersection of the digital technologies and cyber security industries, Sekuro reduces cyber risk while new technologies are adopted – ultimately building business resiliency and enabling fearless innovation.
Our four practice areas (Governance, Risk and Compliance, Technology and Platforms, Offensive Security, and Managed Security Services) are full of the brightest minds in the industry. They work together to look beyond the threat landscape of today and into an opportunity landscape of tomorrow.
Learn more at sekuro.io.
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