The Derry Journal reports the new roles are being created at MetaCompliance, based at Patrick Street in the city centre, which develops cloud software for cybersecurity and compliance, and provides software solutions and e-learning content to educate employees on the specific dangers of a cyber attack.

The firm adds it is seeking to grow its business into new markets in the US and Europe, with the 70 new jobs helping to develop cybersecurity learning market via cloud-based solutions.

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