Sydney—April 29, 2024—Aqua Security, the pioneer in cloud native security, today announced the general availability (GA) of the Aqua Cloud Security Platform, SaaS version, serving the Australia region. Customers can immediately take advantage of the data sovereignty, platform security and flexibility provided by the SaaS service to prevent cloud native attacks before they happen and stop them as they happen.
With SaaS in Australia, Aqua customers in highly regulated industries can leverage the service for comprehensive cloud native security, compliance and risk management, through an in-region service that addresses their data sovereignty and governance requirements. Aqua can help organisations with local compliance requirements including APRA CPS234.
The launch of Aqua’s SaaS offering in Australia comes at a time when the demand for sophisticated cloud native security solutions is at an all-time high. The increased demand reflects a broader trend across Asia Pacific & Japan (APJ), that is driven by rapid digital transformation and heightened awareness of cybersecurity risks. In Australia, specifically, the adoption of SaaS models is accelerating as businesses seek scalability, flexibility and efficiency in their security operations.
The Aqua SaaS service enables customers to adopt cloud native security best practices as they expand their cloud native footprint. The Australia SaaS offering includes the full Enterprise suite, as part of Aqua’s Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP), including software supply chain security, vulnerability management, and runtime protection.
New Leadership to Support Regional Growth
Amid a growing demand for the Aqua Platform in APJ, Aqua also announced the appointment of Cynthia Lee as Regional Vice President. Lee returns to Aqua bringing a proven track record of driving growth and innovation within the cybersecurity landscape. In her earlier role with Aqua, Lee served as the Regional Sales Director and was instrumental in Aqua’s initial expansion in 2021. Lee’s strategic foresight and deep industry expertise were pivotal in establishing Aqua’s foothold in the region. Now, at the helm once more, she is poised to steer Aqua toward unprecedented growth, leveraging her 20 years of experience to navigate the evolving digital transformation challenges and opportunities in cybersecurity, particularly in the dynamic and fast-growing markets of APJ.
“Australia’s dynamic regulatory environment, especially in sectors like finance, healthcare, and public services, demands a cloud native security approach that is both flexible and robust,” said Lee. “Our commitment is to empower Australian businesses with our comprehensive CNAPP, ensuring not just compliance with local regulations such as APRA CPS234 but also a solid foundation for their digital transformation journeys. We aim to be partners in their growth, providing the tools and insights needed to navigate the complexities of cloud native security with confidence.”
To learn more about Aqua’s CNAPP and the impact of cloud native security solutions for highly regulated industries in the Australian market, join this upcoming webinar on 23 May: Empowering Regulated Industries with Cloud Native Security.
About Aqua Security
Aqua Security sees and stops attacks across the entire cloud native application lifecycle in a single, integrated platform. From software supply chain security for developers to cloud security and runtime protection for security teams, Aqua helps customers reduce risk while building the future of their businesses. The Aqua Platform is the industry’s most comprehensive Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP). Founded in 2015, Aqua is headquartered in Boston, MA and Ramat Gan, IL with Fortune 1000 customers in over 40 countries. For more information, visit https://www.aquasec.com.