Continent 8 Technologies is looking to accelerate growth within its cybersecurity portfolio with the appointment of Rob Bolton as cybersecurity sales director.
The appointment follows several years of strategic investment by Continent 8 in its cybersecurity solutions, aimed at supporting operators and suppliers across the iGaming industry.
This has included developing key offerings such as Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Threat Exchange, and a fully managed Security Operations Centre (SOC).
Bolton brings over 20 years of experience to the role, having led US, EMEA and APAC revenue functions at global managed security services providers (MSSPs) such as Versa Networks, Proofpoint and Infoblox.
“We are thrilled to welcome Rob to the team who brings over two decades of experience in sales and business development to Continent 8,” said Continent 8 Technologies chief security officer Patrick Gardner. “His deep technical knowledge and strategic vision will be invaluable as we continue to evolve and enhance our solutions to best support our customers.”
Commenting on his appointment, Bolton said: “Continent 8’s portfolio and service offering in the iGaming industry is unique; their managed security solutions are built on over 27 years of industry experience. The recent launch of the Threat Exchange – the industry’s only cyber threat intelligence platform – is a prime example.
“I look forward to showcasing our security solutions to the industry, supporting customers with their cybersecurity challenges, and contributing to the company’s growth.”