Cybersecurity services company CyberCX has secured a three-year deal with Water Corporation to provide security services.
CyberCX will deliver a security operations centre (SOC) and managed security services out of its Perth facility. This will bolster the utility’s security technology platform, including endpoint, network and cloud-based controls.
CyberCX chief executive John Paitaridis said, “CyberCX is committed to securing our communities. We are pleased to be the cyber security partner of choice for Water Corporation.”
“We’ve invested in building a world-class SOC capability in Western Australia. I am delighted we can deliver this important capability to our critical infrastructure, resources, commercial and government customers in WA.”
In the announcement, CyberCX said Water Corporation chose it for its ability to provide a cohesive detect and respond capability across both the SOC and CMS elements of the contract. The company added its capability, scale and local focus were key differentiators. It also reflected its demonstrated experience in Western Australia’s critical infrastructure and utility sector and nationally.
Cybersecurity firm excited by deal
“I am excited to work with Water Corporation as CyberCX’s WA presence expands to over 120 cyber security professionals delivering services to Western Australian organisations,” CyberCX executive director Steve Schupp said.
“Water Corporation’s decision to award this contract to a local service provider supports cyber security jobs for Western Australians. Both our organisations are committed to enhancing diversity and inclusion in our industry, and this partnership creates positive outcomes for the Western Australian community.”
Water Corporation is Western Australia’s principal water, wastewater and drainage services supplier, servicing some two million consumers in the state.
In July, CyberCX launched CyberCX Academy, a cybersecurity training program to deliver 500 new security professionals over the next three years.
In June, CyberCX acquired a Sydney-based cloud security professional services firm and a multi-cloud specialist, Tracer Cloud.
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