Kudelski Security Expands Global Advisory Services with Appointments of John Hellickson and Darrell Switzer Donnerstag, 01. September 2016 - 17:35
Kudelski Security Expands Global Advisory Services with Appointments of John Hellickson and Darrell Switzer
Addition of senior leaders with deep experience in cybersecurity strategy, governance and incident response expands Kudelski Security’s global consulting services
CHESEAUX, Switzerland and PHOENIX, Ariz., USA, September 1, 2016 – Kudelski Security, a trusted advisor and cybersecurity innovator for the world’s most security-conscious organizations, today announced that it has expanded its Global Advisory Services with the addition of two experienced cybersecurity executives. John Hellickson will lead the company’s Strategy and Governance practice and oversee consulting services focused on helping chief executives (CxOs) develop and manage long-term cybersecurity programs . He was formerly the global chief information security officer (CISO) at First Data, the world’s largest third-party processor of credit and debit card transactions. Darrell Switzer will lead Kudelski Security’s Incident Response and Cyber Resilience practice.
“John possesses a rare combination of technical and executive management expertise honed in one of the most stringent, regulated and risk-averse environments in the world,” said Rich Fennessy, chief executive officer of Kudelski Security. “There are few people as qualified and we’re thrilled to have him on board.”
Hellickson has more than 25 years of IT experience, the last two decades focused on security and risk management. He’s served as an executive security consultant and trusted partner, providing companies with risk management strategies aligning technology, people and processes with business objectives. At First Data, he rose from security engineer to CISO, leading a global team to create a business-driven, risk-balanced strategy and cybersecurity program. Hellickson served seven years in the U.S. Air Force, his last assignment protecting systems supporting the country’s nuclear war plan. He is a certified information systems security professional (CISSP) and board member of the non-profits Security Advisor Alliance and Veteran’s Passport to Hope.
He joins Kudelski Security at a time of rapid global growth, following the expansion of its U.S. presence earlier this summer. Building off its reputation in Europe as trusted advisors and innovators, the company has established a strong foothold in the U.S. market with a growing Fortune 500 client base, unique capabilities and a plan to change how clients work with providers to design, deploy and manage cybersecurity.
Kudelski Security provides world-class advisory services delivered through four core areas: Strategy and Governance; Threat, Vulnerability and Risk Management; Incident Response and Cyber Resilience; and Strategic Cyber Staffing. Its advisors collaborate with clients to build and articulate a clear security vision, providing a measurable plan and blueprint for achieving priorities.
In addition to Hellickson, Kudelski Security has appointed security veteran Darrell Switzer to lead its global Incident Response and Cyber Resilience practice. Switzer has more than 17 years of hands-on incident response experience, including Fortune 500 client initiatives that aligned security strategies to business priorities. Previously, he held senior posts with PricewaterhouseCoopers, Citibank and FishNet Security.
For more information: www.kudelskisecurity.com
