Seasoned executive in private and public sectors, Farhaad Nero, to provide practical guidance to security peers.
TENAFLY, N.J., Oct. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — securitycurrent.com, a security news and information site by IT security professionals for IT security professionals, today announced that Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd. Vice President of Information Security Farhaad Nero has joined its team of accomplished Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and industry experts.
Responsible for all aspects of vendor information security compliance at the Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, Mr. Nero has over 15 years of experience. He served as Assistant VP at BNP Paribas, led Time Warner's Network Services team and headed a global InfoSec team for a top 10 Big Data startup. He also worked in the US Navy as an Information Assurance Manager (IAM) Level 2.
Mr. Nero has done deep dives into compliance standards including PCI DSS, ISO 27001/2, SOX, GLBA, NIST and conducted security risk assessments – including vendor assessments both remote and onsite. In addition to strategic leadership positions, he also has solid hands-on technical experience, implementing technologies and processes first-hand.
He will leverage his diverse background to provide actionable guidance in matters of regulatory compliance as well as deliver insight into today's increasingly complex network security associated business issues.
"We are delighted that someone with Farhaad's proven track record of building, implementing and managing security teams in highly regulated arenas will be sharing their expertise on securitycurrent. His experience in both the private and public sectors will provide readers an important voice in this increasingly critical conversation," said Aimee Rhodes, securitycurrent Editor-in-Chief.
The site features news, data, analysis, practical advice, discussion and research. Contributors include leading figures in security including CISOs, IT practitioners, industry analysts and technology journalists. Key contributors include Hearst Corp's David Hahn, BBDO CISO David Sheidlower, Miami International Holdings John J. Masserini, LCRA CISO Larry Whiteside Jr., Virginia Tech CISO Randy Marchany, Corning Credit Union Information Security Manager Mike Saurbaugh, IDC Research VP for Security Products Charles Kolodgy, SANS Institute Director of Emerging Security Trends John Pescatore, and Quocirca Director and Analyst Bob Tarzey.
"I am honored to join such an accomplished group of IT security executives all of whom are committed to advancing the overall state of security," said Mr. Nero. "The stakes have never been greater. Compliance doesn't necessarily equate to security and I look forward to using my experience to help companies navigate regulations while improving their security."
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