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Provident Bank Welcomes Vivin Varghese As Senior Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer

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Provident Bank, a leading New Jersey-based financial institution, has announced the appointment of Vivin Varghese as Senior Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). In this role, Varghese will oversee the bank's information and cybersecurity policies, procedures, and practices, while advising the Executive Leadership Team on information security standards and risk management.

With 16 years of experience in information security, Varghese previously served as CISO at Customers Bank and as Information Technology Manager at the University of Pennsylvania. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Management Information Systems from Drexel University and has been recognized as a 2023 ONCON Top 100 Information Security Professional.

Provident Bank, una delle principali istituzioni finanziarie del New Jersey, ha annunciato la nomina di Vivin Varghese a Senior Vice President e Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). In questo ruolo, Varghese sovrintenderà alle politiche, procedure e pratiche di informazione e cybersecurity della banca, fornendo consulenza al Team di Leadership Esecutiva sugli standard di sicurezza delle informazioni e sulla gestione del rischio.

Con 16 anni di esperienza nel campo della sicurezza delle informazioni, Varghese ha precedentemente ricoperto il ruolo di CISO presso Customers Bank e quello di Manager della Tecnologia dell'Informazione all'Università della Pennsylvania. Ha conseguito una Laurea in Scienze in Amministrazione Aziendale/Sistemi Informativi Gestionali presso la Drexel University ed è stato riconosciuto come 2023 ONCON Top 100 Information Security Professional.

Provident Bank, una de las principales instituciones financieras con sede en Nueva Jersey, ha anunciado el nombramiento de Vivin Varghese como Vicepresidente Senior y Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). En este rol, Varghese supervisará las políticas, procedimientos y prácticas de información y ciberseguridad del banco, mientras asesora al Equipo de Liderazgo Ejecutivo sobre los estándares de seguridad de la información y la gestión de riesgos.

Con 16 años de experiencia en seguridad de la información, Varghese se desempeñó anteriormente como CISO en Customers Bank y como Gerente de Tecnología de la Información en la Universidad de Pensilvania. Tiene una Licenciatura en Ciencias en Administración de Empresas/Sistemas de Información de Gestión de la Universidad de Drexel y ha sido reconocido como 2023 ONCON Top 100 Information Security Professional.

프러비던트 은행은 뉴저지에 본사를 둔 주요 금융 기관으로, 비빈 바르게세를 수석 부사장 겸 최고 정보 보안 책임자(CISO)로 임명했다고 발표했습니다. 이 역할에서 바르게세는 은행의 정보 및 사이버 보안 정책, 절차 및 관행을 감독하며, 정보 보안 기준 및 위험 관리에 대해 경영진 리더십 팀에 조언할 것입니다.

16년의 경험을 가진 바르게세는 이전에 Customers Bank에서 CISO로 재직하였으며, 펜실베이니아 대학교에서 정보 기술 관리자 역할도 수행했습니다. 그는 드렉셀 대학교에서 경영학/정보 시스템 학사 학위를 받았으며, 2023 ONCON Top 100 Information Security Professional로 선정된 바 있습니다.

Provident Bank, une institution financière de premier plan basée dans le New Jersey, a annoncé la nomination de Vivin Varghese en tant que Vice-Président Senior et Responsable de la Sécurité des Systèmes d'Information (CISO). Dans ce rôle, Varghese supervisera les politiques, procédures et pratiques de sécurité de l'information et de cybersécurité de la banque, tout en conseillant l'Équipe de Direction Exécutive sur les normes de sécurité de l'information et la gestion des risques.

Fort de 16 ans d'expérience en sécurité de l'information, Varghese a précédemment occupé le poste de CISO chez Customers Bank et de Responsable des Technologies de l'Information à l'Université de Pennsylvanie. Il est titulaire d'un Bachelor of Science en Administration des Affaires/Systèmes d'Information de Gestion de l'Université Drexel et a été reconnu comme 2023 ONCON Top 100 Information Security Professional.

Die Provident Bank, eine führende Finanzinstitution mit Sitz in New Jersey, hat die Ernennung von Vivin Varghese zum Senior Vice President und Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) bekannt gegeben. In dieser Rolle wird Varghese die Informations- und Cybersicherheitsrichtlinien, -verfahren und -praktiken der Bank überwachen und das Executive Leadership Team zu Standards der Informationssicherheit und Risikomanagement beraten.

Mit 16 Jahren Erfahrung in der Informationssicherheit war Varghese zuvor CISO bei der Customers Bank und IT-Manager an der University of Pennsylvania. Er hat einen Bachelor of Science in Betriebswirtschaftslehre/Managementinformationssystemen von der Drexel University und wurde als 2023 ONCON Top 100 Information Security Professional ausgezeichnet.

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  • Appointment of an experienced CISO with 16 years in information security
  • New CISO brings expertise in Security Engineering, Security Operations, and Governance Risk and Compliance
  • Recognition of new CISO as a 2023 ONCON Top 100 Information Security Professional
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ISELIN, N.J., Sept. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Provident Bank, a leading New Jersey-based financial institution, is pleased to announce that Vivin Varghese has joined the organization as Senior Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).

Mr. Varghese will play a critical role in providing vision, leadership, oversight, and management of the overall information and cybersecurity policies, procedures, and practices of the organization and its subsidiaries. He will also advise the bank’s Executive Leadership Team and staff on the appropriate administration of information security standards, assisting in developing plans within business units to manage risks effectively by understanding the fundamental aspects of business objectives.

Vivin Varghese

“I am delighted to welcome Vivin to our team,” said Ravi Vakacherla, Executive Vice President, Chief Digital and Innovation Officer. “He possesses an impressive breadth and depth of experience in Security Engineering, Security Operations, Identity Governance and Assurance (IGA), and Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) functions,” added Mr. Vakacherla.

Mr. Varghese has 16 years of experience in the information security space. Most recently, he served as CISO of Customers Bank, with responsibility for digital and physical security, including business continuity, incident response, threat intelligence, and third-party risk. Prior to that, he was the Information Technology Manager at the University of Pennsylvania. 

Mr. Varghese earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Management Information Systems from Drexel University. He has been recognized as a 2023 ONCON Top 100 Information Security Professionals and received the InfoSec Skills Development Award.

About Provident Bank
Founded in Jersey City in 1839, Provident Bank is the oldest community-focused financial institution based in New Jersey and is the wholly owned subsidiary of Provident Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE:PFS). With assets of $24.07 billion as of June 30, 2024, Provident Bank offers a wide range of customized financial solutions for businesses and consumers with an exceptional customer experience delivered through its convenient network of 140 branches across New Jersey and parts of New York and Pennsylvania, via mobile and online banking, and from its customer contact center. The bank also provides fiduciary and wealth management services through its wholly owned subsidiary, Beacon Trust Company, and insurance services through its wholly owned subsidiary, Provident Protection Plus, Inc. To learn more about Provident Bank, go to www.provident.bank or call our customer contact center at 800.448.7768.

Media Contact:
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Keith.Buscio@provident.bank

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FAQ

Who is the new Chief Information Security Officer at Provident Bank (PFS)?

Vivin Varghese has been appointed as the new Senior Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Provident Bank.

What is Vivin Varghese's previous experience before joining Provident Bank (PFS)?

Vivin Varghese previously served as CISO of Customers Bank and as Information Technology Manager at the University of Pennsylvania. He has 16 years of experience in the information security space.

What responsibilities will Vivin Varghese have as CISO at Provident Bank (PFS)?

Vivin Varghese will oversee information and cybersecurity policies, procedures, and practices, advise on information security standards, and assist in developing risk management plans within business units at Provident Bank.

What recognition has Vivin Varghese received in the information security field?

Vivin Varghese has been recognized as a 2023 ONCON Top 100 Information Security Professional and received the InfoSec Skills Development Award.

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