US-based cybersecurity giant, Centripetal, has planted its roots in European soil, launching a new hub in Galway. This move is set to create 50 jobs and broaden the company’s reach across the UK, Ireland, and throughout Europe.
Centripetal’s newly established European cyber intelligence center in Galway is poised to serve as the central hub where customers can gain key insights into the present European and global threat landscape. “New and existing customers can work with Centripetal to gain insight on the current European and global threat landscape and how they might be affected,” the company stated in a recent press release.
As per a recent Grant Thornton Ireland report, Ireland has seen an unsettling rise in cybercrime in recent years, costing an estimated €9.6 billion in 2020 alone. This substantial figure demonstrates the disruptive power of cybercrime on the business community, as a Centripetal spokesperson pointed out, “With economic crime and fraud on the rise in recent years, cybercrime is extremely disruptive in how it impacts the business community.”
The company is actively seeking talent across a range of fields such as security analysis, network operations, engineering, marketing, and sales to fulfill its mission. “Centripetal is the only cybersecurity vendor that delivers intelligence-powered protection that neutralizes every known cyberattack at the network level while simultaneously driving down the cost of security operations,” said Jonathan Rogers, chief operating officer for Centripetal.
The Galway move has been welcomed by Minister Hildegarde Naughton who said, “Today’s jobs announcement is yet another vote of confidence in Galway, in our available skilled workforce and in our city and county as a great place to work and live.” The move follows the footsteps of major investment announcements from prominent companies like Fidelity Investment, Genesys, SAP, and Diligent last year, further reinforcing Galway’s appeal as a key investment hub.
As cyber threats continue to pose significant challenges globally, the establishment of Centripetal’s hub in Galway is a promising development, demonstrating an active commitment to intelligence-powered cybersecurity solutions.
We’re eager to see how these advancements will unfold and transform the cybersecurity landscape across Europe. What are your thoughts on Centripetal’s move to Galway? How do you see this impacting the European cybersecurity industry and job market? Share your insights in the comments below. We would love to hear from you!
