About Us
Paladin’s founders bring two decades of experience in the cybersecurity industry, working with organisations worldwide to enhance their security posture.
With deep expertise across a wide range of industries, we understand the specific risks and challenges organisations face. Our specialisation in penetration testing and securing critical infrastructure has enabled numerous organisations to identify vulnerabilities and strengthen their defences, ensuring resilience against current and emerging threats.
We have worked with organisations of all sizes - from start-ups to large corporations - in sectors such as, Banking & Finance, Healthcare, Electricity, Oil and Gas, Water, Manufacturing, Aviation, Information Technology, Government, Media and Entertainment.
Phil Dobson
Phil has operated in the New Zealand market for 20 years, building relationships and businesses. Phil previously managed a large security consulting business, as well as working directly with the boards, executive teams, and staff from a range of New Zealand businesses to educate them on the importance of good security practices. Phil is responsible for Paladin's operational and commercial leadership, building customer relationships and driving our sales process.
Yogesh Deshpande
Yogesh brings 13+ years' of technical experience to Paladin, including over 7 years' operating as a Senior / Principal Penetration Tester in the New Zealand market. As well as delivering the high-quality customer work he is known for, Yogesh is responsible for steering Paladin's technical direction and service development.