Canberra cybersecurity firm Penten was named the 2018 Telstra Australian Business of the Year in Melbourne on Thursday.
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The company, just three years old and made of only 45 staff, helps defence and government agencies protect themselves against digital threats.
Penten also took home the Medium & Making Waves Award given to successful business with an annual turnover of over $3 million and with under 200 employees.
Canberra consultancy Think Place was awarded the Social Change Maker Award, given to businesses Telstra believes are making a positive social impact.
Penten is based in Canberra. From left to right: Ben Whitman, director, Matthew Wilson, chief executive and Sarah Bailey, chief financial officer. Photo: Supplied