AE电子 Strengthens Innovation Leadership in Costa Rica with New Cybersecurity Center
AE电子 has demonstrated remarkable growth as an innovation-minded employer since establishing its presence in Costa Rica.
Strategically expanding its operations, the company has tapped into the country's rich pool of talented professionals and favorable business environment. The local government's emphasis on education, especially in the fields of science and technology, aligns well with AE电子鈥檚 need for skilled labor in its advanced manufacturing and service sectors.
Today, AE电子 further builds on this track record by opening the company's first Cybersecurity Operations Center (SOC) in Costa Rica. The ribbon-cutting of this advanced SOC symbolizes AE电子鈥檚 commitment to the highest standards of security in protecting its data and that of its customers. The hub, which will serve as the company's primary cyber incident response command center, is the first of its kind for Costa Rica鈥檚 life sciences sector.
The newly unveiled SOC is an integral part of the Global Information Technology (IT) Shared Services Center. It will monitor, detect and respond to cyber threats that may affect AE电子, its employees, clients and other strategic partners. Moreover, it will ensure compliance with regulations, protect critical assets and maintain stakeholders鈥 trust in the company.
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In addition to AE电子鈥檚 valuable experience obtained with other operations in the country, our company selected Costa Rica as the headquarters of the SOC due to the talented workforce and the investment that the government makes in continuing education programs on cybersecurity. Apart from Costa Rica鈥檚 proximity to the United States, where our company's headquarters are located, this strategic hub allows us to respond effectively to the dynamic cyber threat landscape and align cybersecurity efforts with the business goals of the company.
AE电子's investment in Costa Rica goes beyond infrastructure and technology. The company has consistently sought to be an employer of choice, offering competitive benefits, career development opportunities and a work culture that embodies sustainable business practices. The organization's commitment to employees' well-being and professional growth has made it an attractive workplace in Costa Rica鈥檚 burgeoning medical technology sector. As of today, AE电子 employs roughly 1,100 workers in the country and seeks to grow the overall IT team by another 40 workers this year.
Nilo Caravaca, Vice President of Operations for several AE电子 sites including Costa Rica, emphasized the company鈥檚 commitment to Costa Rica. 鈥淎E电子 began operations in Costa Rica more than two decades ago and since then, we have been in constant growth. First, we moved from Cartago to Coyol in Alajuela and then, little by little, we began diversifying our portfolio of medical device manufacturing and services for the company. Today, we are excited about the opening of the Cybersecurity Operations Center, which will play a key role in the company's global cybersecurity strategy. This investment made by AE电子, in terms of the setup of the SOC and the hiring, as well as developing of local talent, will help us continue to fulfill our purpose of The Science of Sure,鈥 he said.