Who we are
At SafeGuardian, we know that security is for everyone, and we deliver fit for purpose security consulting to businesses of all shapes and sizes.
The solutions and advice we provide aren’t pulled from a template somewhere; we work with each of our clients to make sure our advice is hitting the mark for you, and leaving your business more secure than when we met.
Kerry Paltridge
Head of Product - MDR
Kerry started his career in the IT industry in 1999 and has since
amassed over 25 years of experience across a wide range of specialties
such as Security, Managed Services, Training, Recruitment, Networks, and
Data Centres. As a director at RWA Technology People, SafeGuardian, and
Virtis Datacentres, he is focus on delivering reliable security
solutions and resources to the local industry.
In 2022, he recognized the need for in-country accountability amidst the
corporatization of local security providers and collaborated with
industry experts to expand SafeGuardian. This initiative combines global
IT and OT solutions with local expertise, offering end-to-end services
including Managed Detection and Response (MDR), penetration testing,
DevSecOps training, and comprehensive advisory services.
In his current roles, he's focus on bridging technology with
human-centric approaches, emphasizing reliability, accountability, and
innovation. With a proven track record in enterprise security management
and local security personnel, he provides an excellent fit for
SafeGuardian's future roadmap.
Tony Jenkins
Director of Business Development
With over 25 years in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector, Tony brings a wealth of expertise, including 13 years specialising in cybersecurity. His career features pivotal roles as Security Lead at globally recognised industry Dimension Data and Westcon. Tony's experience is further enriched by his tenure at Security-Assessment.com, New Zealand's pioneering penetration testing team. Renowned as a trusted adviser, Tony is a passionate advocate for robust security practices, helping organisations fortify their digital defences in an ever-evolving threat landscape.
Dean Carter
Head of Consultancy & Advisory Services
Dean has over 25 years experience in information technology, with the last 20 focused exclusively on information security. Over that time, he’s worked in security roles for financial institutions and leading information security advisory firms, with clients including flagship brands, fast growing FinTech companies and iconic Kiwi organisations.
Dean’s all about making sure that security is practical, usable and that solutions are focused on what’s important to your organisation and the risks you face. He’s passionate about how security works, and equally, how it fails.
Julian Simpson
Principal Consultant
Julian's first security role was monitoring burglar alarms as a student. Since then, he's spent 20 years working in and around software projects, working to get software into production so it can fulfil its destiny. This mission has taken Julian around the world as a speaker and consultant in DevOps and Infrastucture-As-Code.
The last 10 years of Julian’s career has been spent working for startups, with a particular emphasis on security and compliance for growing organisations. He passionately believes that “shifting left” on operations, security and compliance issues is a superpower for organisations that can do so.
Our Values
Innovation
There’s no one-size-fits-all solution for security. A fancy and expensive security box won’t make the baddies go away. We work with you to find a solution that’s right for the problems you’re trying to solve.
Education
We’re here to give you the tools to make secure decisions. We want to help you get to the point where you don't need us anymore so we can open our umbrellas and float off to the next customer - like a security Mary Poppins.
Leadership
There’s a lot of noise when it comes to infosec and cyber security. We share fear-free, realistic, actionable, and clear information that people from all walks of life can understand and use to make themselves secure.
Trust
Making the right decision can be hard. We can help give you all the information you need to make the right decisions at the right time. We won’t give you advice or a service that we don’t think is right or necessary.
Collaboration
You’re the best person to decide the best solution for your organisation. We help you understand your problems and work with your teams to design a solution. Everyone feels a bit of ownership and pride that way.
Community
Our team got to where they are with the help of friends and others in our communities. We give back to those communities so we can help others find their own path too.