Security news11 July 2001
Sophos Anti-Virus transports Head of Global Support to Australia
Move strengthens company's technical and customer support operations
Sophos Anti-Virus, a world leader in corporate
In a move that will strengthen Sophos both globally and in Australia, Paul Ducklin -- arguably one of the world's foremost authorities on viruses and other malicious code -- will oversee Sophos's worldwide support team from the company's Sydney office.
Sophos is the only major
"Software is only one part of virus protection," Ducklin says. "Support and education are equally important in keeping the virus threat at bay."
Sophos Australia's Managing Director, Richard Baldry, says Ducklin's transfer was based on the company's recognition of Australia's strategic position in the global fight against viruses.
"Paul's relocation will help enormously in our efforts to educate and advise organisations throughout the region," Baldry says. "Australia's technical savvy and demand for solutions that work mean our global customer support operations will be enhanced by the application of some straight-talking Australian common sense."
Baldry says he is delighted to have Ducklin in Sydney. "His enthusiasm, energy and in-depth knowledge of viruses will make Sophos Australia the pre-eminent
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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
