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Licel becomes member of techUK

London-based app protection company Licel has become a member of techUK, a community of more than 900 other businesses looking to make the UK a great place for tech.

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This is a goal that also means a great deal to Licel's CEO, Ivan Kinash: "From setting up our main office in London, to building lasting relationships with advisors and partners in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, we've always been keen to contribute to the UK's thriving tech scene. We see our membership of techUK as a natural step on this journey and we're really excited and honoured to be a part of the community."

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As a growing company, Licel also sees techUK as a great place to connect - and collaborate - with other scaling tech companies. "The timing is perfect for us to join a community like techUK", said Licel CCO Kushal Puri. "We know there's a wealth of experience there that we can draw on. And it's motivating and inspiring that we're all on a similar journey together."

The techUK community believes in the power of technology to drive positive change - not just in the UK but around the world.

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"We are delighted to have welcomed Licel to the techUK membership," said Jill Broom, Programme Manager for Cyber Security and Central Government at techUK. "Mobile apps have become one of the prime targets for bad actors due to the ease of exploitation of vulnerabilities associated with them, leading to damaged reputations and increased strategic and operational risks for those affected. We are looking forward to working with Licel to raise awareness and help stop these attacks, making apps and mobile devices safer for people to use."

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