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J2 Software enhances Security Operations Centre offerings with new appointment


Cape Town, 22 Nov 2016
Andrew Odendaal J2 Software director cyber services.
Andrew Odendaal J2 Software director cyber services.

J2 Software has announced a major boost to its Security Operations Centre (SOC) services with the hiring of Andrew Odendaal to the role of director cyber services.

Odendaal holds an MBA and is a Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) and a variety of technical and non-technical security related qualifications. He was previously the global chief information security officer (CISO) for MTN - and boasts over 18 years' experience both locally and internationally in cyber security.

J2 Software MD, John Mc Loughlin, says J2 Software's SOC will provide ongoing security monitoring to customers of all sizes. This includes delivering continuous enterprise grade security monitoring to SMEs and beyond. "Cybercrime is rising exponentially and SMEs are constantly targeted," says Mc Loughlin.

"Andrew Odendaal has a long and successful career in Security. He packs incredible security credentials due to his background at MTN in the role of CISO before starting his own information security consultancy, Odendaal Consulting."

Mc Loughlin confirms that J2 Software has acquired Odendaal Consulting and with the acquisition has signed up its owner. "Andrew will be driving the continued growth of our Cyber Security Services division and will oversee the creation and growth of the J2 Software SOC. This will allow us to deliver enterprise level security services to businesses of all sizes," he adds.

Mc Loughlin says the J2 Software SOC will go a long way towards assisting businesses to secure their environments, gain visibility and increase compliance. "This will also benefit our clients as there is a well-known skills shortage when it comes to security in Africa. The implementation of the SOC will also permit us to help develop skills in the sector as we intend to provide internships to unemployed graduates looking to work their way in to the cyber security field.

"I am very excited about the road ahead and I am delighted to welcome Andrew to the J2 Software team. His experience and management skills will not only provide benefit internally but adds immensely to our value proposition to our customers and the security sector," concludes Mc Loughlin.

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J2 Software is a dynamic African ICT company founded in 2006 to address the need for effective information security, governance, risk and compliance solutions in the ICT markets' across the continent. It offers globally leading solutions including: Dtex SystemSkan; Mimecast; J2 Online Backup and Simply Secure.

The continued rise of identity theft and confidential data leakage drives the requirement for J2 Software's product offerings - not only for competitive advantage but as an absolute necessity.

It delivers essential tools that empower organisations to take control of their technology spend. Its hand-picked solutions provide complete visibility over its customers' environment whilst reducing risk and lowering costs.

J2 Software has provided services and solutions to renowned enterprise corporations with sites running in South Africa, Angola, Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia.

Editorial contacts

Deirdre Blain
Blain Communications
(+27) 83 230 5522
blain@iafrica.com
John Mc Loughlin
J2 Software
(+27) 0861 00 5896
john@j2.co.za