Alert Logic, a provider of Security-as-a-Service solutions for the cloud, received a grant by Invest Northern Ireland in support of its Security Research and Technology Development centre in Belfast. The £572,000 grant will enable the continued growth of its Belfast office in Nothern Ireland by supporting about 90 jobs, the firm says.
In addition to opening an office in London in 2013 and a Security Operations Center (SOC) in Cardiff in 2015, Alert Logic has continued its expansion into EMEA with a security research and technology centre in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Alert Logic CEO Gray Hall was joined by Finance Minister Mervyn Storey MLA where Invest Northern Ireland offered Alert Logic the £572,000 grant.
Gray Hall, CEO of Alert Logic, said: “European companies are moving to the cloud in record numbers and they realise that security solutions built in the cloud, specifically for the cloud, coupled with 24×7 managed services, is the way to keep their sensitive data safe and secure. We are thrilled to continue to expand our European presence and provide Security-as-a-Service solutions for EMEA business customers.”
Alert Logic’s Belfast office is a security research and technology centre, staffing employees in a variety of functions including threat intelligence, analytics and engineering.
Mervyn Storey said: “Cyber security and cloud security are two of the fastest growing sectors in the market and the highly educated, technical workforce in Belfast will help Alert Logic continue its rapid global growth. This support will help create high-quality jobs for the future and will further contribute to the dynamic, growing economy of Northern Ireland.”
Alert Logic has grown to six offices, including its headquarters in Houston, Texas, and announced last month that it achieved more than $98m in revenue run-rate in 2015, more than 40 percent growth over 2014.
