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Australian-first cyber-security franchise launches

Nick Hall

Australian small business’ growing demand for comprehensive data protection and cyber security has created a competitive specialist marketplace that has until recently, gone untouched by the franchise sector.

Now, Melbourne-based brand, Cybercillin has entered the market as Australia’s first dedicated cyber security franchise network, offering end-to-end managed cyber security devices to small and medium sized enterprises.

John Burgess, Cybercillin founder and CEO said the unique concept provides an accessible cyber security solution to at-risk Australian businesses.

“In Australia, cyber security services have predominantly been managed in-house or by providers who target large enterprises meaning small to medium sized organisations have been poorly serviced,” Burgess said.

“Around 70 per cent of all cyber attacks in Australia target small and medium sized organisations…because these organisations are less likely to have the resources or in-house expertise to ensure sufficient systems are in place to protect themselves online”.

The new franchise concept is backed by Cybercillin’s parent company, Gamut Group which has been providing IT services to Australian customers since 1984.

“Cybercillin works on a subscription model, meaning smaller organisations aren’t required to invest large amounts of capital up front in order to have adequate cyber protection. By developing a franchise network of cyber security specialists, we are helping to make cyber security accessible to Australian businesses, no matter the size,” Burgess said.

Traditionally, the IT and cyber security have been viewed as intimidating industries to enter, however, Burgess said the Cybercillin model provides franchisees with an extensive knowledge and full training support.

“Because franchisees have access to full training and comprehensive IT support, high level IT experience and specialist cyber security skills are not prerequisites,” Burgess said.

Franchisees can expect a full training program through the Cybercillin Academy and ongoing mentoring from industry experts, access to exclusive marketing content and sales support, access to tech-support for Cybercillin HQ and collective buying power and single-point ordering from multiple vendors.

Burgess said that as spending in the region increases, the company would continue to focus its efforts on securing a solid network of dedicated franchise partners in Australia, despite receiving interest from North America and Europe.

“Spending on cyber security in Australia is forecast to increase by 15% compound every year until 2022, so this is truly is an opportunity for franchisees to be at the forefront of one of the most pressing issues affecting business today”.

The Cybercillin announcement furthers comments made earlier this year by Franchise Council of Australia CEO, Mary Aldred, who suggested that issues such as cyber security presented a challenge to franchisees and small business owners alike.

Speaking with Inside Franchise Business in July, Aldred said “most franchisees are flat out running their small businesses, so getting across complex issues such as cyber security can be a real challenge”.