With the intention of making it a benchmark for cybersecurity training, talent development, and future job creation, the worldwide cybersecurity supplier WatchGuard Technologies has announced the expansion of its research and development (R&D) facility in Bilbao. The center presently employs 200 people, and the business intends to hire at least 25% more people yearly to sustain this expansion.
This area Additionally, the corporation will use it as a development hub for XDR (extended detection and response) solutions, threat hunting, and new and creative managed service capabilities. According to a statement from the business, “These activities will ultimately lead to the establishment of excellent employment prospects and the battle against the cybersecurity skills gap, in addition to contributing to the acceleration of digital transformation in the Basque Country.”
“We now have a sizable personnel base in Spain, which is also a very important market for WatchGuard due to its contribution to our global bottom line and the acquisition of Panda Security. For us, this is a crucial development facility that will serve as the cornerstone for the expansion of our managed services, threat hunting, XDR capabilities, and WatchGuard for SOC business “At a ceremony attended by officials, WatchGuard Technologies CEO Prakash Panjwani spoke on behalf of the Basque Government.
The company has expressed “proudness” over the “great work” done by its R&D Center in Bilbao up to this point because of the city’s benefits as a hub for talent development and training, as well as because it is in line with policies of the Basque Government, such as the new “Basque Science, Technology, and Innovation Plan 2030” (PCTI 2030) and the “Strategy for the Digital Transformation of Euskadi 2025” (ETDE2025), where cybersecurity
Through the expansion of its WatchGuard Initiative for Security Education (WISE) program around the nation, WatchGuard also hoped to have a good impact in Bilbao. According to the business, businesses all over the world have difficulty finding and keeping the technical security personnel they require to develop and operate security solutions.
WatchGuard is therefore working with its partner community to reduce the skills gap by giving nearby institutions access to cutting-edge equipment and training opportunities.
“For those looking to pursue a technical career in cybersecurity, WatchGuard’s existing investments in the Basque Country, along with its major growth plans and training possibilities, present a wealth of prospects. WatchGuard will create many analyst security positions in Bilbao, creating a great atmosphere for both seasoned and ambitious engineers “said WatchGuard Technologies Vice President of Endpoint Product Guillermo Gómez Santamara.