Technology

StickmanCyber announces hires, restructure and record growth

Published

2 years ago

October 16, 2024

SYDNEY, Oct. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — StickmanCyber, one of Australia’s most trusted cybersecurity services businesses, has announced a significant restructuring and five new senior hires to help extend its recent record growth and keep pace with Australia’s soaring demand for cybersecurity services. The restructure reflects swift changes in the cybersecurity landscape, as Australian businesses grapple with new threats and the secure adoption of emerging technologies like AI. The restructured StickmanCyber now has a dedicated team to help Australian businesses navigate the challenge of building and using AI tools securely.

StickmanCyber has grown 200% since 2020, with an 84% increase in headcount over the last two year. It added 100+ customers, which are benefiting from StickmanCyber’s Compliance and Security as a Service (CSaaS) offering that has enabled mid-market Australian businesses to get access to the high quality, cost-effective service without having the need to build an internal capability. StickmanCyber has doubled its overall revenue with 80% recurring and 20% project-based contracts, this has enabled the business to forecast its growth, hire and retain quality staff and offer value to their customers.

StickmanCyber has thrived by protecting Australian SMEs (Small-Medium Enterprises that are also referred to as mid-market and some of them are ASX listed) that need the specialist skills and resources to manage security, which is threatened by cyberattacks, data breaches, ransomware and service disruption. StickmanCyber has made four crucial new hires, four roles restructured in leadership positions and also, added a technical advisory board member to ensure it can grow effectively and meet increased demand for its services.
The new hires are:

New AppointmentsHead of Competencies – Raj KunjiraHead of Cyber Advisory – Shaun WilliamsHead of Cloud Security – Aaron LawsHead of AI Safety & Security – Arun PrasadTechnical Advisory Board Member – Abbas Kudrati (Microsoft – Chief Cybersecurity Advisor / Customer Security Officer)RestructureHead of Operations – Priyanka RaghavendraHead of GRC – Maria HadiHead of Purple Team – Abartan DhakalHead of SOC Operations – Rishabh Khandelwal

With the new and improved leadership team, StickmanCyber has restructured the business to include six business units covering StickmanCyber’s core competencies (Cloud Security, AI Safety and Security, GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance), Purple Team, vCISO (Virtual Chief Information Security Officer) and SOC (Security Operations Center). The brand-new AI safety and security team will help Australian businesses to introduce AI tools and services securely, and conduct risk and red team assessments on existing AI tools.

StickmanCyber has also launched a technical advisory board and dedicated centre of cyber excellence to ensure it maintains a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving cybersecurity market. These teams have been tasked to build enterprise-grade cybersecurity solutions, to solve the biggest security challenges facing Australian businesses today.

“I built this company with a simple premise, to help businesses tackle their hardest security problem,” said StickmanCyber CEO and founder, Ajay Unni. “20 years later, the security challenges have changed, but our purpose has not. We’ve restructured the business to reflect the biggest cybersecurity challenges in 2024 and believe we are geared for massive growth in the years ahead.

Moving to the Cloud and adoption of AI is quickly becoming a major challenge for security teams. Australian businesses are rushing to move to the Cloud and adopt AI tools without due diligence and are leaving themselves vulnerable to attack. Our Cloud Security and AI Safety and Security teams will guide customers through the secure adoption transformation to the cloud and manage and maintain security and compliance and also Secure and Safe use of AI tools, so that they can realise the benefits of emerging tech, without the pitfalls.”

ABOUT STICKMANCYBER

StickmanCyber is a leading and innovative Australian Compliance and Security as a Service (CSaaS) provider. It keeps organisations safe by identifying & mitigating cyber risks, threats, while also automating their compliance and providing comprehensive reporting across all cyber risks, operations and compliance standards.

For mid-market enterprises that often lack resources and specialised cyber expertise, StickmanCyber offers complete cybersecurity protection, compliance and certification at a fraction of the cost of doing it in-house. Its complete range of services includes Compliance and Security As A Service (CSaaS), Virtual CISO, CREST accredited Penetration Testing, Threat Intelligence, 24×7/365 days security operations with Incident Response, AI-powered security and Compliance Platform and more.

Its team of qualified, certified, customer-focused, cybersecurity consultants have years of practical experience across multiple industries. The company offers a pre-built ready-to-deploy cybersecurity and compliance function, helping hundreds of Australian enterprises simplify their cybersecurity and compliance functions.

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Technology

Asian Hall of Fame Heritage Gala Highlights Impactful Legacy

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10 hours ago

May 13, 2026

Benefit supported Women In Tech, Entertainment, Science & Sports Scholars

LOS ANGELES, May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Global ambassador Asian Hall of Fame highlighted positive messages of interracial synergy with its Heritage Gala on May 1, 2026 at the iconic Biltmore Los Angeles. CBS LA Anchor Suzie Suh served as Master of Ceremonies of the festive Asian Heritage Month celebration brought to life by vibrant heritage costumes representing Asia, Latin America, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The intergenerational benefit funded Women In Tech, Entertainment, Science & Sports (WinTESS) scholarships for 103 applicants from all racial backgrounds.

Guests from California, Washington, Oregon, Hawaii, and New York applauded the Class of 2026 Official Announcement, including Asian Hall of Fame’s first-ever Major League Baseball Inductee Hideo Nomo, nominated by the Los Angeles Dodgers, and DTLA muralist Robert Vargas as Goodwill Ambassador.

Dedicated San Marino philanthropist and Board of Governors Chairwoman Melinda Rogers was honored as the 2026 Woman of the Year, with a moving speech presented by her younger brother William Rogers. Chairwoman Rogers highlighted the endearing impact of family, and delighted audiences with her custom Korean hanbok, designed alongside Anna Kim at her Koreatown boutique.

Distinguished philanthropist Loida Nicolas Lewis (Inductee 2007) shared an inspiring fireside chat with stories of family legacy and community empowerment. Guests received commemorative autographed memoirs, and complimentary gifts from Nan Yang Delight and SUP. Inductees in attendance were Marc Anthony Nicolas, Kristen Lui, incoming Inductees Kitty Lo and Maggie Tseng, Official Design Partner of the 2026 Season.

The dramatic Heritage Costume Show, sponsored by Meridien Vacation Homes, presented pageant holders including a Rose Pageant Princess, Miss Asia USA, Miss Teen Latina Global, Hi-Teen USA, Miss International U.S. Virgin Islands, Miss Taiwanese American, and Mrs. Asia Glamour.

Maki Mae performed from her upcoming album release with pianist Jason Lo and cellist Ryan Phipps. Walter Nishinaka and Los Angeles Taiko Collective kicked off raffle drawings, including an 18-carat gold ring donated by long-standing supporter Vartan Kazanjian, owner of Estate Jewelers of South Pasadena.

ABOUT ASIAN HALL OF FAME
Established in 2004, Asian Hall of Fame strengthens interracial synergy by advancing mainstream recognition of Asian and Native legacy. Inductees include Connie Chung, Kristi Yamaguchi, Margaret Cho, amongst others. Contact: press@asianhalloffame.org, (626) 600-9418, www.asianhalloffame.org.

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Technology

Notice of Data Privacy Incident

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10 hours ago

May 13, 2026

MOUNT STERLING, Ill., May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Brown County

Brown County, Illinois provides notice of a data privacy incident involving personal information of certain county constituents and staff.

What Happened? On April 3, 2025, we received alerts of unusual activity in one of our email accounts. We launched an immediate investigation, and retained independent cyber incident response specialists to assist. The investigation determined that two email accounts experienced unauthorized access. We have no evidence of fraud or identity theft from this incident.

What Information Was Involved. The information involved varied by individual, and may have included a first and last name along with a Social Security number, driver’s license number, government issued identification number, medical information, or health insurance information.

What We Are Doing. In addition to the above, we are offering complimentary credit monitoring and identity protection services to individuals whose Social Security numbers were believed to be involved.

What You Can Do. Generally, it is best practice to remain vigilant for incidents of identity theft and fraud from any source by reviewing your account statements and credit reports for suspicious activity and errors. If you discover any suspicious or unusual activity, promptly contact your financial institution or service provider.

Individuals are entitled to one free credit report annually from each of the three major credit reporting bureaus, TransUnion, Experian, and Equifax. To order a free credit report, visit www.annualcreditreport.com or call 1-877-322-8228.

Individuals may further learn about identity theft, fraud alerts, credit freezes, and the steps to take to protect personal information by contacting the credit reporting bureaus, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), or state Attorneys General. The FTC encourages those who discover that their information has been misused to file a complaint with them. It may be reached at 600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20580; www.identitytheft.gov; 1-877-ID-THEFT (1-877-438-4338); and TTY: 1-866-653-4261.

For More Information, you may contact us at 1-800-405-6108, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST for further assistance.

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Technology

SharkNinja Set to Join S&P MidCap 400; Flowers Foods and F&G Annuities & Life to Join S&P SmallCap 600

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10 hours ago

May 13, 2026

NEW YORK, May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — S&P Dow Jones Indices will make the following changes to the S&P MidCap 400, S&P SmallCap 600:

SharkNinja (NYSE: SN) will replace Flowers Foods Inc. (NYSE: FLO) in the S&P MidCap 400, and Flowers Foods will replace CSG Systems Intl Inc. (NASD: CSGS) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Monday, May 18. NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) is acquiring CSG Systems Intl in a deal expected to close soon, pending final closing conditions.F&G Annuities & Life Inc. (NYSE: FG) will replace Mister Car Wash Inc. (NASD: MCW) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Tuesday, May 19. Leonard Green & Partners L.P. is acquiring Mister Car Wash in a deal expected to close soon, pending final closing conditions.

Following is a summary of the changes that will take place prior to the open of trading on the effective date:

Effective Date

Index Name

Action

Company Name

Ticker

GICS Sector

May 18, 2026

S&P MidCap 400

Addition

SharkNinja

Consumer Discretionary

May 18, 2026

S&P MidCap 400

Deletion

Flowers Foods

FLO

Consumer Staples

May 18, 2026

S&P SmallCap 600

Addition

Flowers Foods

FLO

Consumer Staples

May 18, 2026

S&P SmallCap 600

Deletion

CSG Systems Intl

CSGS

Industrials

May 19, 2026

S&P SmallCap 600

Addition

F&G Annuities & Life

Financials

May 19, 2026

S&P SmallCap 600

Deletion

Mister Car Wash

MCW

Consumer Discretionary

ABOUT S&P DOW JONES INDICES

S&P Dow Jones Indices is the largest global resource for essential index-based concepts, data and research, and home to iconic financial market indicators, such as the S&P 500® and the Dow Jones Industrial Average®. More assets are invested in products based on our indices than products based on indices from any other provider in the world. Since Charles Dow invented the first index in 1884, S&P DJI has been innovating and developing indices across the spectrum of asset classes helping to define the way investors measure and trade the markets.

S&P Dow Jones Indices is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI), which provides essential intelligence for individuals, companies, and governments to make decisions with confidence. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

S&P Dow Jones Indices
index_services@spglobal.com

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