Company Co-Founder Highlights Hidden Risks Organizations Can Avoid and How to Reduce Exposure to Increasing Data Security Threats
BATON ROUGE, LA (October 1, 2013) -- TraceSecurity, the pioneer in cloud-based IT governance, risk and compliance (GRC) solutions, today announced that Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder Jim Stickley will keynote major cyber security events this month, lending his deep information security expertise to organizations looking to protect critical data and improve their overall security posture.
Today, in Colombia, SC, Stickley opens the Carolina Technology Conference & EXPO with his keynote address, “Confessions of an Identity Thief.” As a cyber security expert, Stickley has been hired by corporations, public and private firms and news agencies to steal credits cards, hack Social Security numbers, create fake ATM bank accounts, break into government facilities or otherwise uncover and close security flaws before the real criminals find and take advantage of them.
Later this month, Stickley is keynoting sessions on the “Hidden Risks of Mobile Computing” at the ISSA International Security Conference in Nashville, TN; and again at the Cyber Security Summit in Minneapolis, MN. In the modern world of “bring your own device to work” (BYOD), Stickley says mobile applications are becoming a major security threat to organizations. In these presentations, he will advise firms on how to reduce exposure, including what to look for when downloading new applications, review today’s most typical intrusions, and evaluate best practices and policies for managing overall mobile risk.
“With the many security tools that have been deployed by organizations in recent years, it’s easy to become complacent with your risk posture,” noted Stickley. “That’s a big mistake in a constantly evolving environment of new technologies and first-to-market applications. When clients become victims of a security breach, it costs the organization time and money. In most cases, the breaches can be easily avoided by following a disciplined governance, risk and compliance management strategy. Constant vigilance and the right tools can dramatically reduce the complexities of ever-changing threats and new technology – and empower organizations to better pursue their strategic objectives.”
TraceSecurity provides risk management and compliance solutions for organizations that need to protect critical data or meet IT security mandates. The company’s popular TraceCSO software solution has been heralded as the industry’s first product to fully automate security and compliance management. The company is focusing its efforts throughout the balance of this year to expand speaking opportunities and other initiatives aimed at growing the awareness of its innovative cloud-based, TraceCSO solution.
Details of the TraceSecurity's October speaking schedule can be found below. For a lineup of all 2013 TraceSecurity events, please visit: http://www.tracesecurity.com/resources-web/events
- 2013 Carolina Technology Conference and EXPO, October 1, Columbia, SC – http://www.carolinatechnologyconference.com
- ISSA International Conference, October 9-11, Nashville, TN – http://www.issa.org/?issaconf_home
- Choice Solutions Dallas Security Seminar Event, October 9, Dallas, TX – http://www.choicesolutions.com/EventInfo.aspx?k=36aa
- Cyber Security Summit, October 22-23, Minneapolis, MN – http://www.cybersecuritysummit.org
About Jim Stickley
As CTO, Vice President of Strategy & Solutions, and Co-Founder for TraceSecurity, Jim Stickley has been instrumental in directing the TraceSecurity strategy. Stickley is responsible for developing and releasing multiple versions of the software used by hundreds of clients today. With over 20 years experience in the hi-technology industry, he is in charge of the guiding principles and structure of all TraceSecurity solutions including products and services. He is also author of “The Truth About Identity Theft” and co-author of “Beautiful Security.” In “The Truth About Identity Theft,” Stickley walks readers through real-life scams and exploits that people fall victim to every day. The book was designed to provide insight that most individuals and organizations only experience after becoming victims of identity theft.
About TraceSecurity
TraceSecurity, a leading pioneer in cloud-based security solutions, provides IT governance, risk and compliance (GRC) management solutions. The company’s cloud-based services help organizations achieve, maintain and demonstrate security compliance while significantly improving their security posture. With more than 1,500 customers, TraceSecurity supports the security and risk management efforts of organizations in financial services, healthcare, high-tech, insurance, government, education and other regulated sectors. Founded in 2004, the company has executive offices in Silicon Valley and offices in Baton Rouge, La. For more information, call (225) 612-2121 or visit www.tracesecurity.com.