Renowned Security Expert Joins Penetration Testing Software Leader
BOSTON, MA - October 30, 2006 - Core Security Technologies, provider of CORE IMPACT, the first-to-market penetration testing product for assessing specific information security risks, today announced the appointment of Tom Kellermann as vice president of security awareness . In this capacity, Kellermann will be responsible for building relationships with key industry and government partners, and helping further the acceptance of auditing security defenses to reduce organizations' operational risk. In addition, he will continue to participate actively in US, international and industry security working groups, helping these organizations promote improved security practices and policies.
"As an influential voice on security and risk management, Tom has been involved in shaping numerous organizations' approach to security," said Paul Paget, CEO of Core Security Technologies. "Tom shares our passion for security and belief in the importance of proactive security and associated risk management. His expertise will help us build the partnerships that will increase industry awareness and adoption of our automated penetration testing solutions."
Kellerman joins Core Security from his most recent role as an independent cybersecurity analyst . Kellermann previously held the position of senior data risk management specialist at the World Bank Treasury Security Team for over six years. In this capacity, he was responsible for cyber intelligence and policy management within the World Bank Treasury and regularly advised central banks around the world regarding their cyber risk posture and layered security architectures.
"In today's hostile cyberspace environment, it is essential that organizations regularly test their defenses before the enemy does," said Kellermann. "Core's penetration testing product, CORE IMPACT, allows senior management to realize, in advance, the implications of elite attacker tactics. Consequently, it's an exciting time for me to join Core and further our efforts to help organizations worldwide better protect themselves from emerging threats."
Kellermann has also written extensively. Along with Thomas Glaessner and Valerie McNevin, Kellermann co-authored the book, E-safety and Soundness: Securing Finance in a New Age , and the white paper, "E-security: Risk Mitigation in Financial Transactions," and is the author of numerous World Bank white papers on cybersecurity ( which are available at: http://www.worldbank.org/finance/esecurity ) . Kellermann serves as a member of the New York Chapter of Infragard, the New York Electronic Crimes Taskforce, the Financial Coalition against Child Pornography, the National Consumer League's Anti-Phishing Working Group and is an active member of the American Bar Association's working group on cybercrime. He was also a member of the Department of Homeland Security US-CERT Emerging Threats Working Group.
Kellermann holds a master's degree in international political economies from the American University School of International Service and a B.A. from the University of Michigan. He is a Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).
About Core Security Technologies
Core Security Technologies develops strategic solutions that help security-conscious organizations worldwide. The company's flagship product, CORE IMPACT, is the first automated penetration testing product for assessing specific information security threats to an organization. Penetration testing evaluates overall network security and identifies what resources are exposed. It enables organizations to determine if current security investments are detecting and preventing attacks. Core augments its leading technology solution with world-class security consulting services, including penetration testing, software security auditing and related training. Based in Boston, MA and Buenos Aires, Argentina, Core Security Technologies can be reached at 617-399-6980 or on the Web at http://www.coresecurity.com .
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