Harvey Newstrom CISSP CISA CISM CIFI NSA-IAM ISSAP ISSMP ISSPCS IBMCP Fiderus Implementation Services

In 2000, top IBM Security and Privacy Services management split away from IBM to create a new security company called Fiderus. Mr. Newstrom was tasked with creating the Security Testing Team and the strategy, methodology, training, and operations for that function. Within the first quarter, Mr. Newstrom and his team had earned the first revenue for the new company, established the first regional lab, worked on the first series of security engagements, and helped create the first series of deliverables. The new team was assigned to its permanent leader for continued operations before other teams had completed their planning phases.

From the (now defunct) Fiderus website:

Security and Privacy Implementation

"A good plan doesn’t work if not implemented correctly"

Security and privacy plans are important to the overall success of a company or organization. But, in order for good strategies to work, they have to be implemented the right way. Organizations’ integrity depends upon employees’ understanding and execution of those plans.

Implementations Includes:

• Establishing secure environments
• Protecting personal and sensitive information
• Securing corporate assets

Key Considerations:

• Knowing organizations’ needs
• Developing strategies and policies
• Incorporating technologies
• Evaluating personnel
• Creating procedures to fit organization

Benefits to Organization or Company:

• Balance between risks and investments
• Programs that are easy to maintain
• Dynamic security and privacy plan that grows with organization

The Three-Step Solution

At Fiderus, it’s not enough to just offer our clients comprehensive implementation strategies. We also deliver extensive appraisal and planning services to compliment our consultation practices.