LockPath Appoints Ben Tomhave as Principal Consultant
Security Industry Thought Leader to Help Customers and Partners Unlock the Value of Enterprise-Wide GRC
OVERLAND PARK, Kan., November 8, 2011 – LockPath, a provider of innovative governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) applications, today announced the appointment of Ben Tomhave as principal consultant.
“Ben’s expertise in information security technology, in addition to his passion for risk management and compliance issues, will help us empower our customers and partners with a deeper understanding of how to manage the rapidly evolving regulatory demands on their businesses through a sound GRC foundation,” said Chris Caldwell, chief executive officer, LockPath.
In his role as principal consultant, Tomhave will help LockPath’s customers and service partners rapidly deploy integrated governance, risk and compliance initiatives that deliver immediate results. As a thought leader in the industry with 15 years of experience in a myriad of security roles from senior security engineer to technical director of information security and compliance, he brings his valuable perspective to the LockPath team as they continue to develop innovative and user friendly GRC solutions for companies of all sizes.
“I jumped at the opportunity to become part of the LockPath team as I firmly believe this company, unlike other GRC vendors, will actually deliver on the true value of enterprise-wide GRC through its flexible and scalable platform,” said Ben Tomhave, principal consultant, LockPath. “LockPath’s unique approach to GRC is helping redefine the space, and I look forward to joining its experienced team on this exciting journey.”
LockPath continues its mission to deliver a new breed of GRC software that delivers the critical foundation needed to properly manage risk and compliance throughout the enterprise. In addition to Tomhave’s appointment, LockPath recently launched a new version of its Keylight platform, featuring the groundbreaking Dynamic Content Framework (DCF).
Prior to joining LockPath, Tomhave held security analyst, consultant and engineering roles at a wide range of companies, including AOL, Wells Fargo, Ernst & Young, BT Professional Services and Gemini Security Solutions. A distinguished author and experienced speaker, he currently serves on the OWASP NoVA chapter board and as the co-vice-chair of the ABA InfoSec Committee. He is also a member of ISSA and the IEEE Computer Society, and earned a MS in Engineering Management from The George Washington University with an InfoSec Management concentration.
About LockPath
LockPath helps companies of all sizes address the increasingly complex issues of regulatory compliance and risk management. Its innovative software provides keen insight by correlating security information from multiple data sources with current regulations and policies to gauge risk. Easy to install and manage, the Keylight platform empowers people at every level in an organization to take control and make better business decisions. LockPath is headquartered in Kansas City, with offices in Minneapolis and Santa Clara. Please visit www.lockpath.com to learn more.
