KGSS Appoints Cynthia James as General Manager

Washington D.C. – January 7, 2015 –KGSS, a subsidiary of Kaspersky Lab North America, today announced the appointment of Cynthia James as General Manager. In this role, Cynthia will be responsible for developing the strategic business vision for KGSS and exploring tactical partnerships that will provide the organization’s unique cybersecurity services and solutions to U.S. government, U.S. government contractors and the U.S. National Critical Infrastructure sector.

“Recent history has shown that successful cyberattacks against governments and government contractors have long-lasting effects that not only impact individuals, but may also damage national security,” said Cynthia. “The stakes are high, which is why comprehensive and tailored cybersecurity intelligence, specialized architecture and unparalleled threat analysis services are essential to address the unique cybersecurity challenges of the government and its contractors. I’m excited about joining the talented team of developers and cybersecurity experts at KGSS who are committed to helping these organizations protect the critical infrastructure and sensitive information that keeps America strong.”

Prior to joining KGSS, Cynthia served as the Global Director of Business Development for Kaspersky Lab, where she spent eight years engaging and managing OEMs and ISVs. During her tenure, Cynthia worked with multinational companies like Blue Coat, Juniper, LANDESK and Kaseya to integrate Kaspersky Lab technology across a multitude of product lines. She has more than 25 years of experience in technology management and cybersecurity, serving with companies like Packeteer, NEC and Santa Cruz Operation (now SCO Group).

In addition to her extensive experience, Cynthia has also earned a CISSP certification in 2011, and is the author of Stop Cybercrime from Ruining Your Life! Sixty Secrets to Keep You Safe. Cynthia holds an undergraduate degree in Economics from the University of California, Santa Cruz. She is also working on a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity Strategy and Information Management from The George Washington University.

About Kaspersky Government Security Solutions Inc.

Kaspersky Government Security Solutions Inc. (KGSS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kaspersky Lab North America. KGSS designs, implements and delivers holistic cybersecurity services and solutions for the U.S. government, U.S. government contractors and the U.S. National Critical Infrastructure sector. KGSS also offer intelligence-driven cybersecurity tools and solutions that leverage proprietary threat data processed by Kaspersky Lab.

Learn more at www.kgss.solutions.

About Kaspersky Lab

Kaspersky Lab is one of the world’s fastest-growing cybersecurity companies and the largest that is privately-owned. The company is ranked among the world’s top four vendors of security solutions for endpoint users (IDC, 2014). Since 1997 Kaspersky Lab has been an innovator in cybersecurity and provides effective digital security solutions and threat intelligence for large enterprises, SMBs and consumers. Kaspersky Lab is an international company, operating in almost 200 countries and territories across the globe, providing protection for over 400 million users worldwide.

Learn more at www.kaspersky.com.

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