US Security outfit Palo Alto Networks has opened its UK headquarters in London.
The firm wants to use London as a hub to expand its UK operations and the office will cover sales, customer support, systems engineers, and Unit 42 threat intelligence experts.
Palo Alto Networks announced plans to create 485 new cybersecurity jobs in the UK over the next five years and will focus on growing its Unit 42 threat intelligence, cyber advisory and incident response capabilities in the UK.
Palo Alto Networks EMEA and LATAM CEO Helmut Reisinger said that as the UK works towards achieving the Government’s ambition of becoming a technology and scientific superpower by 2030, cybersecurity will be critical to its success.
“As new technologies transform how organisations across the UK operate, they are fuelling a rapid increase in cyber threats that directly impact the levels of resilience and trust in an interconnected economy,”he said.
“We are thrilled to welcome our customers, partners, and employees to our new headquarters in London, and we look forward to expanding our UK operations as we invest in safeguarding the UK’s digital future.”
The company collaborates with public and private partners to deliver educational programmes and content to demonstrate new career pathways available for everyone, regardless of background or level of experience.
Palo Alto Networks first established a presence in the UK in 2009.
Palo Alto Networks. VP of Northern and Western Europe Gavin Mee said the new UK headquarters and continued investment in the UK builds on Palo Alto Networks’ commitment to the UK over the past 14 years.
“As the digitalisation of industries in the UK accelerates, cybercriminals are becoming more sophisticated, innovative, and persistent, and we see it as our mission to protect the growth of the UK with the very best cybersecurity platforms,” he said.
