DataGuard, a SaaS provider specializing in security and compliance software, has appointed Arie Teter as its Chief Product & Technology Officer (CPTO). Based in London, UK, Teter will oversee the strategic development and scalability of DataGuard’s all-in-one platform, leading the company’s Product and Engineering organizations.
The appointment underscores DataGuard’s ambition to establish itself as the foremost AI-powered security and compliance platform. Teter brings extensive experience in product leadership and engineering from global B2B cybersecurity and SaaS companies.
Prior to joining DataGuard, Teter served as Chief Product Officer at Orca Security, where he was responsible for product strategy and execution in cloud security solutions. His background also includes a tenure as Director of Engineering at Symantec, leading significant engineering teams and technology initiatives, and an earlier role as Group Manager at Check Point Software Technologies, contributing to enterprise-grade security product development.
This strategic hire reflects DataGuard’s ongoing investment in product and technology leadership, aligning with the evolving landscape of security and compliance requirements, which are increasingly becoming board-level responsibilities. The company is actively strengthening its platform to help organizations manage growing complexity, particularly with overlapping regulations such as NIS2 and the European AI Act, through scalable, outcome-driven technology.
Kivanç Semen, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of DataGuard, commented on the appointment: “Product and technology innovation are central to how we create value for our customers. Arie’s deep experience in security, combined with his strong belief in customer-centric product development, makes him an excellent fit for DataGuard. We’re excited to welcome him to the leadership team as we continue to scale our platform globally.”
Teter articulated his vision for his new role: “As companies grow, security and compliance must evolve from manual effort to intelligent, scalable systems. DataGuard’s AI-powered platform strikes a rare balance between automation and trust, helping customers achieve reliable outcomes with speed and clarity. I’m excited to build products that not only simplify compliance today, but fundamentally raise the bar for how organizations manage risk going forward.”
Founded in 2018, DataGuard operates as a European leader in security and compliance software. Its platform is utilized by over 4,000 organizations across more than 50 countries, including Canon Giessen, Scout24, and Warsteiner. The platform is designed to assist businesses in managing security risks, expediting certifications, and maintaining compliance with industry frameworks such as ISO 27001, TISAX®, SOC 2, GDPR, NIS2, and the European AI Act. DataGuard combines AI and automated workflows with expert consultancy to reduce the time and costs associated with establishing robust Information Security and Compliance Management Systems (ISMS & CMS). The company maintains offices in Munich, Berlin, London, Stockholm, and Vienna, supported by a team of over 250 experts and an expanding partner network.
