Obsidian Security is expanding its operations in Europe to accelerate the deployment of SaaS security solutions for businesses across the region. This move aims to provide enhanced support for leading enterprises already relying on Obsidian to protect their cloud-based applications, including a major regulated infrastructure partner specializing in digital and crypto solutions. To drive this growth, the company has appointed Pascal Cronauer as Regional Sales Director for Central Europe and Marko Kirschner as Director of Field Operations, EMEA-Central.

The frequency and impact of SaaS-targeted cyberattacks are rising, as highlighted by recent incidents such as the breach at Santander Bank. Meanwhile, regulatory frameworks like NIS2 and DORA are enforcing stricter requirements for securing critical IT systems, making it increasingly essential for organizations to address vulnerabilities in SaaS environments.

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“European organizations and regulators are placing significant emphasis on protecting both users and data,” said Glenn Chisholm, Chief Product Officer at Obsidian Security. “As more employees and sensitive information move to SaaS platforms, these applications have become primary targets for cybercriminals.”

Chisholm further explained, “Many organizations assume SaaS providers automatically configure applications securely, but in reality, the responsibility lies with the customer. This gap often results in misconfigurations and unintentional exposure of sensitive data.”

Michael Schrank, CISO of Adidas, added, “Attackers and regulators always follow the data. With corporate information now spread across multiple SaaS platforms, securing these applications centrally and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards is a top priority.”

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In response to this urgent need, Cronauer and Kirschner bring over four decades of combined cybersecurity experience to Obsidian. Since joining, they have focused on building regional partnerships, engaging with customers, and strengthening SaaS security offerings. They will lead Obsidian’s EMEA expansion, with Germany positioned as the strategic hub for this initiative.

About Obsidian Security

Obsidian Security offers a leading SaaS security platform designed to minimize the attack surface of cloud applications by an average of 80%. By providing insights into user activity, configuration posture, and third-party integrations, Obsidian enables organizations to accelerate incident response by tenfold while simplifying compliance with internal policies and industry regulations. Trusted by top global companies including Salesforce, GitHub, ServiceNow, Workday, and Atlassian, Obsidian Security is headquartered in Southern California and backed by investors including Menlo Ventures, Norwest Venture Partners, Greylock Partners, IVP, GV, and Wing.

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