Security news20 May 1998
Anti-virus evangelists crusade against security attacks
Sophos appoints new research team to identify potential threats and deliver innovative solutions.
Sophos has appointed a new research team to act as anti-virus evangelists, spreading the word about security and virus threats.
Paul Ducklin, who previously held the post of Technical Manager, will lead the team as Sophos's new Head of Research. His appointment comes in response to the increasingly diverse virus threat and draws on his decade of international experience in the virus industry. His new role will see him spearheading the company's investigative research effort as the development and analysis teams move into Sophos's new £2 million R&D facility.
"Paul has been with Sophos since 1995," said Jan Hruska, Technical Director at Sophos. "His expertise on a whole range of key anti-virus issues is recognised not just within Sophos but in the industry world-wide. He is a widely sought-after speaker because of his incisive knowledge, his vast experience and unique insight into the industry."
Ducklin's strategic consultancy will be supported by the newly promoted Software Development Manager, Cliff Penton, who moves up to manage development of Sophos's flagship product, Sophos Anti-Virus. At the same time, Matt Holdcroft is promoted to Software Production Manager to add a further level of control to the already stringent quality assurance process.
"All three promotions are a measure of Sophos's commitment to constant development and steady growth," says Ducklin. "The fact that all three new roles are being filled from within the company indicates the massive expertise which exists in-house and explains our continued place at the forefront of the anti-virus industry."
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About Sophos
Sophos enables enterprises all over the world to secure and control their IT infrastructure. Sophos's network access control, endpoint, web and email solutions simplify security to provide integrated defenses against malware, spyware, intrusions, unwanted applications, spam, policy abuse, data leakage and compliance drift. With over 20 years of experience, Sophos protects over 100 million users in nearly 150 countries with its reliably engineered security solutions and services. Recognized for its high level of customer satisfaction and powerful yet easy-to-use solutions, Sophos has received many industry awards, as well as positive reviews and certifications.
Sophos is headquartered in Boston, US and Oxford, UK. More information is available at www.sophos.com
