Appgate Hires Arlette Hart to Lead Threat Advisory Services Division

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Appgate (OTC: APGT) has appointed Arlette Hart as Vice President of Threat Advisory Services. Hart, a former FBI CISO, brings extensive threat intelligence experience, enhancing the company's capability in vulnerability discovery and remediation. Under her leadership, Appgate aims to leverage advanced penetration testing and adversary simulations to proactively identify weaknesses for organizations. Hart has a notable background, serving previously at Leidos Corporation and holding academic roles at Carnegie Mellon University. This strategic move is anticipated to strengthen Appgate's cybersecurity offerings.

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• Arlette Hart's appointment as VP of Threat Advisory Services enhances Appgate's cybersecurity expertise.
• Hart's previous experience at the FBI and Leidos Corporation brings valuable threat intelligence to the company.
• Expected improvements in vulnerability discovery and remediation capabilities through advanced penetration testing under Hart's leadership.

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Former FBI CISO’s extensive threat intelligence experience will help organizations take an offense-oriented approach to vulnerability discovery and remediation

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Appgate (OTC: APGT), the secure access company, today announced the appointment of Arlette Hart as Vice President, Threat Advisory Services. Hart will lead the Appgate Threat Advisory Services team in helping organizations discover weaknesses in their defense before adversaries do through advanced penetration testing, adversary simulation and specialized consulting services. She will report to President, Appgate Federal and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Leo Taddeo.

“I’m thrilled to lead this team of experts in offense-oriented methods, systems and vulnerability research,” said Hart. “Appgate’s industry-leading Zero Trust security solutions coupled with our sophisticated advisory services and subject matter expertise is a powerful combination. I’m eager to utilize my public and private sector experience to help our team offer the most value to organizations looking to stay one step ahead of their adversaries.”

Prior to joining Appgate, Hart served as Master Solution Architect at Leidos Corporation, where she drove organizations toward comprehensive, risk-based protection strategies. She previously served as CISO for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), ensuring that the FBI’s data, capabilities and networks were available where and when the Bureau and its partners needed them. She currently serves as Adjunct Faculty Instructor at Carnegie Mellon University, supporting the Chief Information Security Officer Certificate Program.

“Arlette’s wide range of cybersecurity experience makes Appgate better, but in particular it’s her threat intelligence background that will help inform and drive our Threat Advisory Services team moving forward,” said Taddeo. “Our ability to use advanced penetration testing and breach simulations to show clients where their vulnerabilities are becomes greater under her leadership.”

Hart was awarded a National Intelligence Meritorious Service Citation in both 2013 and 2015 when she was at the FBI, was named Lockheed Martin Program Employee of the Year in 2007 and Outstanding Employee in 2004 during her time with the Senate Office of the Sergeant at Arms. She completed her CISO Certification at Carnegie Mellon University, holds a Master of Arts in American Politics from Georgetown University and a Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science from Geneva College.

About Appgate

Appgate is the secure access company. We empower how people work and connect by providing solutions purpose-built on Zero Trust security principles. This people-defined security approach enables fast, simple and secure connections from any device and location to workloads across any IT infrastructure in cloud, on-premises and hybrid environments. Appgate helps organizations and government agencies worldwide start where they are, accelerate their Zero Trust journey and plan for their future. Learn more at appgate.com.

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Allison Ellis

Director, Public Relations

allison.ellis@appgate.com

Source: Appgate, Inc.

FAQ

Who is the new Vice President of Threat Advisory Services at Appgate?

Arlette Hart has been appointed as the new Vice President of Threat Advisory Services at Appgate.

What is Arlette Hart's background before joining Appgate?

Before joining Appgate, Arlette Hart served as Master Solution Architect at Leidos Corporation and was the CISO for the FBI.

How will Arlette Hart's appointment impact Appgate?

Hart's extensive experience in threat intelligence is expected to improve Appgate's vulnerability discovery and remediation services.

What is the focus of Appgate's Threat Advisory Services team?

The Threat Advisory Services team focuses on advanced penetration testing, adversary simulation, and specialized consulting services to discover weaknesses in defenses.