Jen Modi joins Barrier Networks as Regional Sales Director

Barrier Networks has appointed Jen Modi as Regional Sales Director. Based in London, she will work across the UK.

Modi joins the managed cyber security provider as it expands its sales presence nationally. She will focus on bringing its managed security services to more organisations across the country.

Her appointment comes as businesses and public sector bodies face a more demanding cyber risk environment, with many seeking outside support for continuous security operations as threat activity becomes more complex.

Modi brings 22 years of business development experience to the role, including 16 years focused on information security, data protection, third-party risk management and compliance. She is also a Certified Information Privacy Professional.

She has worked across the public and private sectors in the UK, EMEA and South Africa, including supporting government and enterprise organisations on cyber resilience, data security and privacy.

Barrier Networks provides managed cyber security services, consultancy and cyber assurance work. Its customer base includes enterprises and operators of critical infrastructure across sectors including financial services, legal, government, defence and critical national infrastructure.

Its services include continuous threat monitoring and incident detection, as well as technical assessments, incident response, penetration testing and vulnerability management. These areas have become more prominent as organisations try to manage cyber risk without overstretching internal teams.

In a statement on her appointment, Modi said she was joining the company at a key point in its development.

"I'm delighted to be joining Barrier Networks at such an exciting stage in its growth. The cyber security challenges facing organisations are becoming more complex, particularly as they manage growing volumes of data, expanding supply chains and an evolving AI-powered threat landscape," said Jen Modi, Regional Sales Director, Barrier Networks.

"Barrier has built a strong reputation for combining deep technical expertise with a very practical approach to helping customers manage risk. I'm looking forward to building on that reputation in the south, developing new relationships and helping more organisations strengthen their resilience," Modi added.

The appointment also reflects a broader commercial push by the company, with expanding its reach across the UK a strategic priority as demand grows for managed security and advisory services.

Ian McGowan, Managing Director at Barrier Networks, said Modi's background with large cyber security vendors would support that effort.

"Jen's appointment is an important part of our strategic expansion across the UK and strengthens our ability to help more organisations address increasingly complex cyber security challenges. Her experience working with some of the world's largest cyber security vendors gives her a deep understanding of advanced security technologies and how they can be applied to deliver meaningful outcomes for customers. That expertise will be invaluable as we expand our reach, develop trusted relationships and help our customers reduce risk, strengthen resilience and gain greater value from their security investments," said Ian McGowan, Managing Director, Barrier Networks.