Plerion becomes first Australian SaaS company to gain AWS Security Competency

Sydney cloud security ISV Plerion has become the first Australian-headquartered software company to achieve Amazon Web Services (AWS) Security Competency.

Founded in 2022, Plerion's cloud security platform helps businesses identify, prioritise and mitigate risks within their cloud operating environments.

The company has doubled its headcount in the past year, with Australian and global customers including PayU, Deputy and MediaWorks.

In July, Plerion received US$10 million in seed funding, with contributions from Prosus Ventures, Atlassian Ventures and US investment firm Cercano Management.

The AWS Security Competency status recognises Plerion as an partner that specialises in delivering security-focused solutions for specific workloads and use cases using AWS services like Guard Duty, Macie and SecurityHub.  

Plerion met AWS’s requirements across seven categories, including perimeter protection, identity and access management, threat detection and response, infrastructure protection, data protection, compliance and privacy, and application security.

“Achieving AWS Security Competency status is a real vote of confidence in Plerion’s unique capabilities, and showcases our credibility in answering market demand," the company's co-founder and CTO Pierre Liddle said.

"With the Australian government recently releasing the National Cyber Security Strategy 2023-2030, cybersecurity has never been more top of mind for Aussie organisations."

"Our expanded collaboration with AWS will provide a much needed holistic approach to security to all companies looking to make cloud security more simple.”

Last November, Plerion joined the AWS Independent Software Vendor Accelerate Program, a co-sell program for organisations that provide software solutions that run on or integrate with AWS.

The company also became an AWS Security Hub Partner, allowing its customers to push Plerion insights into AWS Security Hub.

The extended collaboration with AWS means Plerion will expand its work with existing partners such as Digital Futures and DNX, and has plans to recruit new AWS-aligned consulting partners and MSSPs in 2024.

"The cloud security market is booming, and with it comes a massive pool of opportunities to help customers simplify cloud security," Plerion's co-founder and CEO Mike Rahmati said.

"Working more closely with AWS as well as expanding our collaboration with more MSSPs and cloud consulting partners in 2024 will be instrumental in expanding our ANZ footprint while driving successful security outcomes for customers.”