Atsec information security

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

atsec information security

Type of Company	GmbH
Founded	2000 in Munich, Germany
Headquarters	Munich, Germany
Key people	Sal la Pietra, Founder & CEO
Industry	Information Security
Products	It Security Services
Employees	60 (2006)
Slogan	The information security provider
Website	www.atsec.com

atsec information security is an independent, standards-based IT (information technology) security consulting and evaluation services company that combines a business-oriented approach to information security with in-depth technical knowledge and global experience. The company was founded in January 2000 by three internationally-recognized security professionals: Helmut Kurth, Sal La Pietra, and Staffan Persson.

1 Corporate profile
2 Management team
3 Expertise
4 Online resources

[edit] Corporate profile

atsec launched its U.S. business in May 2003, building on extensive success in Europe dating back to 2000. atsec leverages its deep security, process, and standards expertise to consult on a wide range of IT security needs, enabling clients to establish integrated security management procedures in order to manage security risk and improve data, product, and business process reliability. atsec works with leading global companies such as IBM, Hewlett Packard, BMW, SGI, Swisscom, RWE and Vodafone. atsec has grown slowly, but steadily since its founding and now has offices in Germany, U.S., Sweden, UK and China, with pending expansion to South America.

[edit] Management team

Sal la Pietra: President, atsec CEO, atsec corp. (U.S.), Managing Director, atsec GmbH (Germany), Finance and Controlling
Helmut Kurth: Chief Scientist
Staffan Persson: Managing Director, atsec GmbH (Germany), Manager Director, atsec AB (Sweden), Finance and Controlling
Martin Freiss: Managing Director, atsec GmbH (Germany)
Chris Wahl: Managing Director, atsec GmbH (Germany), Managing Director, atsec Ltd. (UK)