Leading security industry experts today announced the launch of "securitycurrent," a news and information site for security professionals.
Founded by seasoned security industry expert Richard Stiennon and veteran journalist and IT network security marketing executive Aimee Rhodes, the site will feature news, data, analysis, practical advice, discussion and research. Contributors include leading figures in security including chief information security officers (CISOs), IT practitioners, industry and financial analysts and technology journalists.
"Our goal for securitycurrent is to consolidate and leverage the expertise of seasoned IT security professionals to provide quality content and spark thoughtful discussion on issues and developments that affect enterprises and organizations worldwide," said Executive Editor Richard Stiennon.
securitycurrent key contributors include Joel Rosenblatt, director of Computer and Network Security, Columbia University, and David Sheidlower CISO of Health Quest, Corning Federal Credit Union Information Security Manager Mike Saurbaugh, and noted attorney, author and creator of the Computer Crime Unit at the United States Department of Justice Mark Rasch. The site also features leading industry experts including former Gartner Research Managing VP Victor Wheatman, SANS Institute Director of Emerging Security Trends John Pescatore, IDC Research VP for Security Products Charles Kolodgy, and Quocirca Director and Analyst Bob Tarzey.
"securitycurrent examines IT security from all angles. We have security executives with a business perspective, practitioners who work daily in the trenches, research analysts who uncover trends and emerging technologies, and journalists who will deliver daily news. At securitycurrent we'll give you real news, insightful analysis, and information you can really use," said Editor-in-Chief Aimee Rhodes.
securitycurrent promises to deliver compelling original content. It also will relay security trends based on quantifiable original research including securitycurrent industry polls powered by the RainKing, Inc. smart database, to provide readers actionable security intelligence.
