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Absolute Security Appoints Harold Rivas Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Absolute Security, the leader in enterprise resilience, today announced Harold Rivas as its new Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). With more than two decades of experience and proven leadership in the cybersecurity industry, Rivas will oversee global cybersecurity and information technology for the company, including security for products and services, threat management, cyber risk and compliance, and security operations.

“I am thrilled to welcome Harold to the Absolute Security team,” said Christy Wyatt, CEO, Absolute Security. “As we continue scaling and adding to our platform to serve a wide range of industries, Harold’s deep expertise and history of success with top global security providers makes him an excellent addition.”

Prior to Absolute, Rivas served as CISO at Trellix, loanDepot, Santander Consumer USA, and Mr. Cooper. Over the course of his career, he has demonstrated exceptional leadership and expertise in security and risk management. His achievements include helping to fuel growth, developing and implementing effective security strategies and solutions, navigating complex government regulations, and contributing to the development of cybersecurity legislation. Rivas holds an MBA and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Western Governors University.

"I’m honored to join Absolute Security. This is a time of tremendous opportunity for the company, as our unique approach delivers the security and resilience enterprises need to thrive in the modern business environment," said Rivas. "CISOs today require solutions that defend against threats, reduce risk, and ensure resilience against disruptions caused by evolving security and complexity challenges. I’m excited to help meet this growing demand."

About Absolute Security

Absolute Security is partnered with more than 28 of the world’s leading endpoint device manufacturers, embedded in the firmware of 600 million devices, trusted by thousands of global enterprise customers, and licensed across 16 million PC users. With the Absolute Security Cyber Resilience Platform integrated into their digital enterprise, customers ensure their mobile and hybrid workforces connect securely and seamlessly from anywhere in the world and that business operations recover quickly following cyber disruptions and attacks. Our award-winning capabilities have earned recognition and leadership status across multiple technology categories recognized by the world’s top industry analyst and advisory organizations.

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