StickmanCyber, one of Australia’s most trusted cybersecurity service providers, has announced a significant restructuring initiative accompanied by five new senior hires. This strategic move aims to extend its recent record growth and address the soaring demand for cybersecurity services across Australia. The restructured team is dedicated to helping Australian businesses securely adopt emerging technologies, particularly AI, amidst evolving cybersecurity threats.
1. Impressive Growth Trajectory
- StickmanCyber has achieved a remarkable 200% growth since 2020.
- An 84% increase in headcount over the past two years.
- Added over 100 customers benefiting from Compliance and Security as a Service (CSaaS).
- Revenue has doubled, with 80% recurring contracts and 20% project-based contracts.
2. Response to Cybersecurity Landscape
- Australian businesses face new threats such as cyberattacks, data breaches, ransomware, and service disruptions.
- StickmanCyber is positioned to support SMEs (Small-Medium Enterprises) with specialized skills and resources.
3. New Appointments and Restructuring
- New Hires:
- Head of Competencies: Raj Kunjira
- Head of Cyber Advisory: Shaun Williams
- Head of Cloud Security: Aaron Laws
- Head of AI Safety & Security: Arun Prasad
- Technical Advisory Board Member: Abbas Kudrati (Microsoft – Chief Cybersecurity Advisor / Customer Security Officer)
- Restructured Leadership:
- Head of Operations: Priyanka Raghavendra
- Head of GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance): Maria Hadi
- Head of Purple Team: Abartan Dhakal
- Head of SOC Operations: Rishabh Khandelwal
4. Business Units and Focus Areas
- StickmanCyber now includes six business units: Cloud Security, AI Safety and Security, GRC, Purple Team, vCISO (Virtual Chief Information Security Officer), and SOC (Security Operations Center).
- The new AI Safety and Security team will conduct risk and red team assessments on AI tools to support secure adoption.
5. Commitment to Excellence
- The launch of a technical advisory board and a dedicated cyber excellence center aims to maintain a competitive edge in the cybersecurity market.
- These teams will focus on building enterprise-grade cybersecurity solutions to tackle major security challenges faced by Australian businesses.
Ajay Unni, CEO and founder of StickmanCyber, emphasizes the company’s enduring commitment to helping businesses address their toughest security challenges. With the restructuring, StickmanCyber is poised for massive growth in the coming years, particularly as Australian businesses rapidly transition to cloud and AI technologies. The new leadership and specialized teams will guide organizations through secure transformations, enabling them to leverage the benefits of emerging technologies while safeguarding against potential vulnerabilities.
