Paul Barnes

CEO

Paul Barnes is the CEO and co-founder of Overe, a cutting-edge SaaS security platform specifically designed to address the unique cybersecurity challenges faced by Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and small to midsize businesses (SMBs). With a career spanning over two decades in the cybersecurity industry, Paul has consistently been at the forefront of innovation, helping businesses protect their digital assets in an increasingly complex threat landscape.
Paul’s journey in the cybersecurity realm began with his deep expertise in endpoint security, having joined a startup in 2006 called Prevx, this was then sold to Webroot in 2010. During his 10-year tenure at Webroot, Paul played a pivotal role in advancing the company’s endpoint protection solutions, helping to secure countless MSP’s and businesses worldwide as VP Product. His extensive experience at Webroot and then Blackpoint Cyber laid the foundation for his deep understanding of the evolving cyber threat landscape.
More recently in his career, Paul noticed a concerning trend: for every security incident related to endpoint protection, there were at least six incidents originating from cloud/SaaS services. This stark realization highlighted a significant gap in the market and became the genesis of Overe.
Founded in early 2023, Overe is quickly gaining traction. The platform is built on four core pillars: Assess, Harden, Monitor, and Respond. These pillars provide MSPs and SMBs with a comprehensive suite of tools designed to assess security postures, enforce best practices, continuously monitor for threats, and automate responses to security incidents. Overe’s innovative approach ensures that even businesses operating below the 'cybersecurity poverty line' can achieve robust security without the need for extensive resources.
Paul holds a deep commitment to making cybersecurity accessible and manageable for all businesses, regardless of their size. His leadership style is characterized by a relentless focus on simplicity, efficiency, and effectiveness, ensuring that Overe remains a valuable partner for MSPs and SMBs in their fight against cyber threats.