We think like attackers,
so you don’t have to
Cybersecurity, made simple.
WE ARE PALADIN SECURITY
We founded Paladin because we live and breathe cybersecurity.
We’re on a mission to work with you to secure your business and make the world a safer place.
WHAT WE DO
Our Services
As your cybersecurity champions, we offer a gamut of services to keep you and your organisation safer.
The world of cybersecurity is complex and evolving, but we keep things simple for you.
Our services cover most modern cybersecurity needs. We focus our energy on keeping your applications and infrastructure safe, and undertaking specialised security testing. We run attacker simulations to find areas of weakness in your organisation and provide real-world examples and advice to secure your organisation.
MEET US
Our Team
When we founded Paladin Security, we brought with us over two decades of absolute obsession with cybersecurity.
This isn’t just a day job for us. Our grand goal is to make the world a safer place through the work we do.
We’re best known for our penetration testing and skill in securing critical infrastructure. We approach our work in a way that suits you. Our tailored approach helps our clients find security vulnerabilities specific to them. This is critical for improving your defences and resilience against threats.
Chances are, we’ve worked with organisations like yours. Our experience in New Zealand and globally include the following sectors: business and finance, healthcare, utilities, manufacturing, aviation, information technology, government and education, media and entertainment, and many more.
Phil Dobson
Managing Director
Phil has worked in sales, operations, and management roles in the New Zealand market for over 20 years, nearly half of that in cybersecurity. He enjoys building relationships and helping businesses secure their most critical assets. Previously Phil managed a large cybersecurity consulting business. He has also worked directly with the boards, executive leadership teams, and staff from a range of businesses to educate them on good security practices. Phil is responsible for Paladin Security’s operational and commercial leadership.
Yogesh Deshpande
Technical Director
Yogesh brings 14+ years of technical experience to Paladin, including over 9 years operating as a Senior and Principal Penetration Tester in the New Zealand and Australian market. Yogesh steers Paladin’s technical direction and service development. He specialises in real-world, attacker-focused security assessments, with particular expertise in OT/ICS environments, iOT, AI systems, and complex enterprise and cloud platforms. Yogesh is an active contributor to the security community through technical writing and research
