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  • Comment: This is not written like a wikipedia article. Caleb Stanford (talk) 04:16, 23 March 2025 (UTC)
  • Comment: Too many citations from metacompliance.com. The source itself should not be relied on except as an official website (in external links) and to justify directly verifiable information. For example, the sentence "Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Awards (2023): Ranked number 41 among Ireland's fastest-growing technology companies" cannot be included as given as it relies on a primary source and thus fails WP:NPOV. Caleb Stanford (talk) 21:11, 8 March 2025 (UTC)
  • Comment: Declining; draft contains sources, but does not provide third-party sources that lodge a credible claim to significance (WP:NCORP and WP:SIGCOV) for why MetaCompliance is notable. Also agreeing with previous declining reviewers that it reads akin to a trade journal article, which Wikipedia is WP:NOT. SamHolt6 (talk) 17:34, 6 March 2025 (UTC)


MetaCompliance Ltd
IndustryCybersecurity Training
Founded2005
FounderRobert O'Brien
HeadquartersThird Floor, Old City Factory, 100 Patrick Street, L'Derry, BT48 7EL,
Derry, Northern Ireland
,
United Kingdom
Key people
James Mackay (CEO)
Eamonn Jennings (Chief Architect)
Neil Leishman (CFO)
Robert Pickett (Senior Vice President of Commercial)
Miles MacInnes (Chief of Staff)
Emma Hetherington (Human Resources Director)
Andy Fielder (Chief Technology Officer)
Carole Ankers (Marketing Director)
Websitehttps://www.metacompliance.com/

MetaCompliance is a cybersecurity and compliance software company headquartered in Derry, Northern Ireland. Founded in 2005, the company specializes in human risk management, offering products and services designed to help organizations enhance cybersecurity awareness and regulatory compliance.

History

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MetaCompliance was founded in 2005 to address the increasing need for cybersecurity awareness and compliance within organizations. Initially incorporated as Intertech (NI) Limited in December 2003, it was rebranded as Baronscourt Technology Limited in December 2006 before adopting the MetaCompliance name in June 2010..[1]

The company has expanded through strategic investments and acquisitions. In January 2021, London-based growth equity investor Tenzing acquired a majority stake in MetaCompliance to support its expansion.[2] In December 2024, the Paris-based private equity firm Keensight Capital acquired a majority stake to further scale MetaCompliance’s global growth in human risk management.[3]

Products

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MetaCompliance develops security awareness products to help organizations reduce cybersecurity risks through employee training and compliance management. Its offerings include:

  • Phishing Simulation: Simulated phishing attacks to train employees in recognizing threats.
  • Security Awareness Training (SAT): Automated cybersecurity awareness training delivered year-round.
  • Cybersecurity eLearning Content: Multimedia-based training content, including gamified modules, available in multiple languages.
  • Compliance Management: Tools for managing policies, privacy, and incident response to support regulatory compliance.

Industry Recognition and Achievements

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MetaCompliance has received multiple industry awards recognizing its contributions to cybersecurity and compliance:

  • 2025 Cybersecurity and Resilience Awards: MetaCompliance won the Best Cybersecurity Training Award for their innovative training methods.[4]
  • Computing Security Awards 2024: Recognized for "Security Software Solution of the Year" for the MyCompliance product (Computing Security Awards).[5]
  • BVCA Vision 2024 Award: Awarded the British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association's Vision 2024 Award for Northern Ireland, acknowledging the company's growth and strategic acquisitions in Denmark and Germany (BVCA).[6]
  • Corporate Excellence Awards (2024 & 2023): Named Best Cyber Awareness Training Provider (Corporate Vision).[7]
  • Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Ranking (2023): MetaCompliance ranked 41st[8]
  • Computing Security Awards (2021): Won in three categories: "Anti-Phishing Solution of the Year", "Security Education and Training Provider of the Year", and "One to Watch Cybersecurity Product" (Computing Security Awards).[9]

Strategic Developments and Partnerships

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  • Membership with Cyber Ireland (February 2025): MetaCompliance joined Cyber Ireland, the national cybersecurity cluster, to contribute to national cybersecurity efforts.[10]
  • Acquisition of MOCH (June 2021): MetaCompliance acquired MOCH, a Danish eLearning company, as part of its European expansion.[11]
  • Collaboration with M247 (May 2020): MetaCompliance partnered with M247, an international connectivity and cloud services provider, to support high standards of information security for clients.

Media Coverage and Notability

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MetaCompliance has received coverage in independent news sources that highlight its growth and impact. Notable coverage includes:

  • Corporate Vision Magazine (2024) highlighted how MetaCompliance’s security awareness and compliance training platform drives real behavior change.[12]
  • The University of Bath (2024) features the MetaCompliance bite-sized cyber security training platform.[13][14]
  • Insider Media (2024) reported that Keensight Capital agreed to acquire a majority stake in MetaCompliance following significant growth and international expansion under Tenzing.[15]
  • Clare County Council Annual Report (2022) announced the launch of MetaCompliance as a new host site for online learning on topics such as cybersecurity, GDPR, and phishing.[1]
  • Cork County Council Annual Report (2022) highlighted the use of MetaCompliance’s platform to deliver safety training, including courses on Fire Safety, Manual Handling, and Office Safety.[2]
  • The Irish News and ITEuropa (2023) reported on MetaCompliance's acquisition of Increase Your Skills GmbH, based in Leipzig, Germany.[16][17]
  • Local Government Association (2022) highlighted MetaCompliance’s security awareness and compliance training platform during a webinar on maximizing cybersecurity and compliance features from the Microsoft 365 E5 license, chaired by Geoff Connell, Director of IMT & Chief Digital Officer at Norfolk County Council.[18]
  • BBC News (2019) reported on MetaCompliance's expansion and job creation in Northern Ireland as part of its strategic growth.[19]
  • Derry Journal (2019) reported that Robert O’Brien was awarded the Most Influential CEO of the Year - IT’ Award.[20]
  • BBC News (2018) covered the company's role in strengthening cybersecurity measures and its contributions to the local economy.[21]

References

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  1. ^ "METACOMPLIANCE LIMITED overview - Find and update company information - GOV.UK". find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk. Retrieved 2025-03-05.
  2. ^ "Tenzing Private Equity Acquires MetaCompliance | Mergr M&A Deal Summary". mergr.com. Retrieved 2025-03-05.
  3. ^ WeAreBlow (2024-12-09). "Keensight Capital signs an exclusivity agreement to acquire MetaCompliance, a leading European Human Risk Management platform". Keensight Capital. Retrieved 2025-03-05.
  4. ^ UK, Business Awards (2025-03-12). "Digital Defenders: Honouring Our 2025 Cybersecurity Champions - Business Awards UK". business-awards.uk. Retrieved 2025-03-14. {{cite web}}: |first= has generic name (help)
  5. ^ "Computing Security Awards". www.computingsecurityawards.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-03-05.
  6. ^ BVCA. "BVCA crowns four standout private capital-backed businesses in Vision 2024 National Awards". www.bvca.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-03-05.
  7. ^ "MetaCompliance (2024 Winner: Corporate Excellence Awards)". Corporate Vision Magazine. Retrieved 2025-03-05.
  8. ^ "2023 Technology Fast 50 awards | Deloitte Ireland". www.deloitte.com. Retrieved 2025-03-10.
  9. ^ "Computing Security Awards". www.computingsecurityawards.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-03-10.
  10. ^ "MetaCompliance Ireland Ltd. - Cyber Ireland". Retrieved 2025-03-05.
  11. ^ MetaCompliance. "MetaCompliance Continues European Expansion with Acquisition of MOCH". www.prnewswire.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-03-10.
  12. ^ "Issue 9 2024". www.corporatevision-news.com. Retrieved 2025-03-10.
  13. ^ "Cyber security training with MetaCompliance". www.bath.ac.uk. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
  14. ^ "Bite-sized cyber security training with MetaCompliance". www.bath.ac.uk. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
  15. ^ Media, Insider (2024-12-10). "New backer for cybersecurity awareness and compliance software specialist - Insider Media". Insider Media Ltd. Retrieved 2025-03-07.
  16. ^ "Derry cyber security firm MetaCompliance in key German acquisition". The Irish News. 2023-11-15. Retrieved 2025-03-07.
  17. ^ "MetaCompliance acquires Leipzig-based cyber training provider IYS". IT Europa. 2023-11-16. Retrieved 2025-03-07.
  18. ^ "Maximising security and compliance features from Microsoft 365 E5 license - 22 November 2022 | Local Government Association". www.local.gov.uk. Retrieved 2025-03-11.
  19. ^ "MetaCompliance creates 70 new jobs in Londonderry expansion". 2019-09-30. Retrieved 2025-03-07.
  20. ^ "Robert wins 'most influential CEO' award". Derry Journal. 2019-04-16. Retrieved 2025-03-10.
  21. ^ "Londonderry: MetaCompliance creates 30 graduate jobs". 2018-05-31. Retrieved 2025-03-07.

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