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Sophos was founded by Jan Hruska and Peter Lammer and began producing its first antivirus and encryption products in 1985. [6] During the late 1980s and into the 1990s, Sophos primarily developed and sold a range of security technologies in the UK, including encryption tools available for most users (private or business).
- 1985; 38 years ago
- $710.6 million (2019)
- 4,400 (2022)
- Abingdon, England
1985 - 2019 34 years. Co-founder and technical director 1985-2000, joint CEO 2000-2005, NED 2005-2015, Board observer 2015-2019. From 1985 Sophos grew from 2 employees to 3000+. It started as an anti-virus company, but then broadened its activity into other aspects of computer security. In 2015 Sophos listed on the London Stock Exchange valued ...
- 252
- Sophos Plc
- 1st Gymnasium, Zagreb, Croatia
- Greater Oxford Area
Founders Jan Hruska and Peter Lammer - both Oxford science graduates - are set to pocket close to £500m between them from the sale of Sophos, while chief executive Kris Hagerman will make £16.4m ...
Jan Hruska Obituary. With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Jan Hruska of Gulf Breeze, Florida, who passed away on June 11, 2023 at the age of 79. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. There is no photo or video of Jan Hruska. Be the first to share a memory to pay ...
- June 11, 2023
Oct 14, 2019 · The company was founded in 1985 by Jan Hruska and Peter Lammer, who stepped down as joint chief executives in 2005, although they still act as special advisers to the board. They have committed to ...
Dec 5, 2019 · Peter Lammer and Jan Hruska, the co-founders of UK cybersecurity company Sophos Group, have sold the last of their stock in the company before it is due to be acquired by US private equity fund ...
