WhiteHat Security expands global footprint; continues strong European momentum

SANTA CLARA, California, Feb. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- WhiteHat Security, the web security company, is continuing solid business growth across the EMEA region. The growth was driven by demand for WhiteHat Security's award-winning application security solution by organisations of all sizes across all vertical markets.

Key developments include:

New Senior Team Generates 400% Revenue Growth
With 20 years of senior international management experience working for leading information security vendors including IBM, ISS and Guardium, Andrew Lawton was appointed as VP EMEA to build WhiteHat Security's business in the region. In the first year, Lawton saw revenues in EMEA more than quadruple. He is supported by a rapidly expanding team including senior sales executives responsible for the Benelux, Nordic and DACH regions.

"The EMEA region has always played an important role in our global momentum," said Jeremiah Grossman, founder and interim CEO of WhiteHat Security. "With Andrew Lawton on board and demand for our security services growing dramatically, we look forward to building on our momentum and success in 2015."

EU Threat Research Centre (TRC) Adds 80 Staff
Based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, WhiteHat Security's new TRC was officially opened in December 2014. The new facility will employ 50 security engineers, 20 software engineers and 10 customer support staff over the next three years. The TRC is a key part of WhiteHat Security's strategy of rapid growth as more businesses around the world recognise the need for strong application security and risk management programmes. This expansion will allow WhiteHat Security to launch more services and related support in Europe and beyond.

Frankfurt Data Centre
To meet increasing demand for its security solutions and underlining WhiteHat Security's commitment to the EMEA region, a new, state-of-the-art data centre facility went live in December 2014. Based in Frankfurt, the new facility is a vital asset to support the company's European growth plans.

Partnering for Success
WhiteHat Security has continued to invest in its partner programme and now boasts a solid network across Europe. These include Exclusive Networks in the UK, NTT Com Security in the UK, Fox-IT in Benelux, and Verizon across Europe.

About WhiteHat Security
Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, WhiteHat Security is a leader in application security, enabling businesses to protect critical data, ensure compliance and manage risk. WhiteHat Security is different because it approaches application security through the eyes of the attacker.

Through a combination of technology, more than a decade of intelligence metrics, and the judgement of real people, WhiteHat Security provides complete web security at a scale and accuracy unmatched in the industry. WhiteHat Sentinel, the company's flagship product line, currently manages tens of thousands of websites – including sites in highly regulated industries such as top e-commerce, financial services and healthcare companies.

For more information on WhiteHat Security, please visit www.whitehatsec.com