Varonis Appoints New Country Manager in Japan
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Varonis Systems (Nasdaq: VRNS) has appointed Toshi Namiki as Country Manager for Japan, strengthening its presence in the APAC region. Namiki brings over 25 years of experience in software and cybersecurity, having previously led high-value sales at Deep Instinct, Forescout Technologies, Palo Alto Networks, and VeriSign.
The appointment aligns with Varonis' expansion in APAC, focusing on helping customers comply with local regulatory frameworks, including the Act on the Protection of Personal Information. This law mandates companies to implement security measures protecting personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or damage.
In his new role, Namiki will focus on supporting Japanese industries, particularly in manufacturing, technology, and automotive sectors, to secure their data infrastructure in the AI era. The appointment reinforces Varonis' commitment to data security and breach prevention in the Japanese market.
Positive
- Strategic expansion into Japanese market with experienced leadership appointment
- Alignment with growing AI-era data security needs in key Japanese industries
- Enhanced capability to serve APAC regulatory compliance requirements
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- None.
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The data security leader welcomes 25-year technology professional Toshi Namiki to drive business growth and support Varonis’ mission to secure sensitive data
MIAMI and TOKYO, April 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Varonis Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRNS), the leader in data security, today announced Toshi Namiki’s appointment as Country Manager for Japan.
With more than 25 years of experience in software and cybersecurity, Toshi has led international high-value sales for Deep Instinct, Forescout Technologies, and global leaders Palo Alto Networks and VeriSign. He brought cutting-edge technology to Japan by working with regional partners, helping companies adopt state-of-the-art solutions, and driving innovation throughout the Japanese tech landscape.
“I’m thrilled to join Varonis to help our customers stop breaches and protect what matters most — their data,” Toshi said. “Japan’s top industries, including manufacturing, technology, and automotive, possess vast amounts of data and must secure this information in the AI era. Varonis helps organizations ensure security before, during, and after AI deployment.”
“With data generated at an unprecedented scale across many environments, complying with governance standards and protecting data is crucial,” said Scott Leach, Varonis Vice President of APAC. “Toshi's proven ability to implement advanced solutions will be instrumental as we increase our local presence.”
Varonis continues to expand its operations in the APAC region to help customers comply with local regulatory frameworks, including the Act on the Protection of Personal Information. This law requires companies to take security steps to protect personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or damage.
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About Varonis
Varonis (Nasdaq: VRNS) is the leader in data security, fighting a different battle than conventional cybersecurity companies. Our cloud-native Data Security Platform continuously discovers and classifies critical data, removes exposures, and detects advanced threats with AI-powered automation.
Thousands of organizations worldwide trust Varonis to defend their data wherever it lives — across SaaS, IaaS, and hybrid cloud environments. Customers use Varonis to automate a wide range of security outcomes, including data security posture management (DSPM), data classification, data access governance (DAG), data detection and response (DDR), data loss prevention (DLP), AI security, and insider risk management.
Varonis protects data first, not last. Learn more at www.varonis.com.
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