C3IA Solutions, the Poole-based IT and cyber-security firm, has appointed Lydia Veasey as its new Marketing Co-ordinator.

Lydia will be charged with the firm’s digital presence and sales, drawing on her experience in the legal and education sectors.

She said: “It’s fantastic to join a sector which is completely new to me and I’m excited to learn more about cyber security.

Lydia Veasey of C3IA Solutions

“C3IA does such brilliant and varied work, not only within the IT and cyber security areas but supporting community projects as well.

“I’m looking forward to sharing their success stories and exploring new ways to promote this rapidly growing business.

“IT transformation and supporting cyber security are important areas that are growing all the time and affect every business.

“C3IA Solutions was one of the first companies to be accredited by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and its staff have a wide range of skills and expertise.”

By taking on a dedicated marketing professional, C3IA, which employs around 150 people, is aiming to promote its expanding services as well as continuing to grow its reputation and referrals.

C3IA Business Director Rupert Irons said: “We have grown quickly and recruited a number of excellent staff in the last year and we really needed someone to take on the marketing role.

“Lydia comes highly recommended from the education sector where she honed her digital and marketing skills.

“We work for government agencies both here and abroad, but our work for private business has expanded rapidly.

“The threat of cyber attacks is filtering down to all businesses now and they realise the damage a breach can do.

“So in the same way they have smoke and burglar alarms installed and lock their doors and windows when their premises are empty, business leaders are now aware that protecting their systems and data is just as important.”