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Drawbridge, a premier provider of cybersecurity software and solutions to the alternative investment industry, announces it has appointed Chris Aronis as its Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Aronis will lead the Drawbridge sales, account management and business development teams to accelerate the company’s global growth, enhance client service and evolve its go-to-market strategy.  “As the global threat landscape continues to evolve, Drawbridge is uniquely positioned to capitalize on the significant market demand for software and services that give businesses the highest level of confidence in their cybersecurity programs,” said William Haney, Drawbridge CEO. Significant market demand Aronis brings nearly two decades of fintech sales and marketing leadership experience to Drawbridge William Haney adds, “We continue to invest in premier industry talent, and Chris’ track record of leading rapid growth commercial teams will be instrumental, as we continue our global expansion and make our clients more confident and credible in protecting their investors and making their firms resilient.”  Aronis brings nearly two decades of fintech sales and marketing leadership experience to Drawbridge, including COO and General Manager roles spanning risk and compliance, trading and portfolio management, lending and data aggregation. He most recently served as CRO – Digital Banking for Bottomline Technologies in advance of the company’s sale to Thoma Bravo. Prior to that, he was CRO at VC-backed Numerated where he built the commercial function for a small business lending solution that became the backbone for nearly 10% of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), landing the company at #32 on the 2021 Inc. 5000.  Small business lending solution Throughout his career, Aronis has held senior sales and marketing roles at companies such as Charles River, Fiserv, Quovo, Plaid and Sungard. “Drawbridge’s rapid growth and customer satisfaction is a testament to its extraordinary vision and ability to deliver an unmatched cybersecurity platform and customer experience,” said Chris Aronis, adding “I am thrilled to join the company at such an exciting time in its growth journey and look forward to extending our leadership position in client service, technology innovation and cybersecurity excellence.” 

Drawbridge, a premier provider of cybersecurity software and solutions to the alternative investment industry, announces that it has completed its SOC 2 Type II audit, performed by KirkpatrickPrice. This latest attestation highlights Drawbridge’s commitment to data privacy and security, as it delivers the most robust cybersecurity software and services to its global clients. Robust cybersecurity software A SOC 2 audit provides an independent, third-party validation that a service organisation’s information security practices meet industry standards stipulated by the AICPA. The SOC 2 report delivered by KirkpatrickPrice verifies the suitability of the design During the audit, a service organisation’s non-financial reporting controls as they relate to security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy of a system are tested. The SOC 2 report delivered by KirkpatrickPrice verifies the suitability of the design and operating effectiveness of Drawbridge’s controls to meet the standards for these criteria. Protecting critical data “Gaining and maintaining the trust of our clients and consistently ensuring we provide the highest level of data security and privacy as part of our cybersecurity offerings has always been a top priority for Drawbridge,” said Jason Elmer, Founder, and President of Drawbridge, adding “Drawbridge’s SOC 2 Type II certification is yet another example of our unwavering commitment to providing our clients the best-in-class cybersecurity software and services they need to protect their critical data and systems.” “The SOC 2 audit is based on the Trust Services Criteria,” said Joseph Kirkpatrick, President of KirkpatrickPrice, adding “Drawbridge delivers trust-based services to their clients, and by communicating the results of this audit, their clients can be assured of their reliance on Drawbridge’s controls.”

Drawbridge, a globally renowned provider of cyber security software and solutions to the alternative investment industry, has announced that it has promoted Simon Eyre to the role of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Simon Eyre will drive Drawbridge’s corporate cyber security strategy and oversee infrastructure, security and privacy initiatives, as the company continues its rapid global growth. Eyre also serves as Managing Director and Head of Europe for Drawbridge. Cyber security and IT governance expert Simon Eyre has over 20 years of experience in cyber security, technology architecture and IT governance, and has leveraged his industry expertise to launch Drawbridge’s EMEA operations and lead its engineering, product and customer engagement teams across Europe. With his elevation to the CISO role, Simon Eyre will also drive Drawbridge’s corporate cyber security program, including internationally recognised Cyber and Information Security Standards. Global regulatory cyber security requirements He will continuously research, identify and implement the latest global regulatory cyber security requirements for both Drawbridge and its clients, overseeing governance and assessing cyber security products, in order to ensure they are consistently delivered to all clients and adhere to all standards. As the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Simon will play a key role in creating a safe and resilient environment for the company and the 400+ funds in the alternative investment space that trust their security to Drawbridge. Safeguarding Drawbridge and clients Simon has established himself as an integral part of the Drawbridge team due to his leadership skills" “Simon has established himself as an integral part of the Drawbridge team due to his leadership skills and in-depth knowledge of the security and financial markets. Elevating him to the role of CISO is a testament to his expertise and dedication to continuously safeguarding Drawbridge and our clients,” said Jason Elmer, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Drawbridge. Jason Elmer adds, “As he adds the CISO role to his portfolio, Simon will ensure that we deliver on our promise to provide the most robust cyber security programs that meet and exceed client and regulatory requirements.” Cyber security software innovation standard “Drawbridge has always set the standard for cyber security software innovation and service excellence, and I am thrilled at the opportunity to spearhead cyber security strategy and initiatives for Drawbridge, our global clients and our business community,” said Simon Eyre, CISO, Managing Director and Head of Europe at Drawbridge. Simon Eyre adds, “As the threat and regulatory environment continue to evolve, we will exceed Drawbridge’s high standards for security and compliance as we focus on the future landscape of cyber risk and introduce new strategies to ensure a more secure and resilient data environment.”