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TikTok Chief Security Officer Alum Joins Former U.S Congressman to Found Bitsight Cyber Risk Advisory BoardCongressman James R. Langevin, Former TikTok and ADP CSO Roland Cloutier, and CEO Dr. Homaira Akbari Anchor Team of Cybersecurity Experts to Help Shape the Future of Cyber Risk Management BOSTON, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bitsight, the global leader in cyber risk management, today announced the launch of its Cyber Risk Advisory Board, a council of senior cybersecurity, policy, and governance experts formed to help guide Bitsight's strategy. Harnessing the expertise from Fortune 100 cybersecurity leaders, digital supply chain innovators, and public policy advocates, the Advisory Board marks the next phase in Bitsight's continued commitment to transforming how organizations manage risk. "Our cyber risk data sits at the center of global commerce," said Steve Harvey, CEO of Bitsight. "We analyze over 4 billion cyber events daily, informing decisions across every industry, from assessing capital issuance to managing exposure on the critical infrastructure that keeps us safe. It is an incredible responsibility and trust, and we could not be more thrilled to have such deep cybersecurity expertise join us on our journey." The new Advisory Board members will serve as strategic advisors as Bitsight continues to expand its cyber risk portfolio, providing guidance on Bitsight's rating governance and methodology; exposure management solutions; compliance and public policy; and a host of other cyber related initiatives. Founding board members include:
Derek Vadala will serve as the company's executive representative and chairperson of the Advisory Board. As Bitsight's Chief Risk Officer, Vadala brings extensive experience as a security and risk leader, including an 18-year tenure at Moody's Corporation where he served as its Chief Information Security Officer and led the Global Cyber Risk Group for Moody's Investors Service, the company's credit rating agency. "Bitsight is the only provider that is both a leader in first-party External Attack Surface Management protecting the enterprise and Third-Party Risk Management safeguarding that enterprise's digital supply chain," said Vadala. "That end-to-end visibility is essential for modern risk leaders and the creation of this Advisory Board will undoubtedly benefit our more than 3000 customers and strategic partners who rely on Bitsight to manage risk." Bitsight is trusted by thousands of risk leaders, government officials, board members, insurers, and investors. Powered by the largest cyber risk dataset in the world, Bitsight helps modern security leaders identify, mitigate, and communicate risk to protect their organizations. It remains the only security ratings provider with multiple, independent third party studies statistically correlating to critical outcomes, including cybersecurity incidents, data breaches, and company stock performance. Co-chairman of the Congressional Cybersecurity Caucus, James R. Langevin shared his excitement for the new Advisory Board noting that, "It is a privilege to be part of such an innovative, forward-thinking, and impactful company." To learn more about Bitsight's differentiated approach to cyber risk and exposure management click here. About Bitsight View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/tiktok-chief-security-officer-alum-joins-former-us-congressman-to-found-bitsight-cyber-risk-advisory-board-302050369.html SOURCE Bitsight |