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

"Good Security and Privacy Don't Happen By Accident"

In order for your organization to gain your customers’ trust, you must first show you value their privacy.

Fiderus helps companies and organizations develop and implement efficient and effective security and privacy programs through a comprehensive plan.

Planning 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 planning strategies. We also deliver extensive appraisal and implementation services to compliment our consultation practices.