HWNI - High Wire Networks Appoints Veteran Cybersecurity Thought Leader and Executive Edward Vasko as Strategic Advisor | Benzinga
BATAVIA, Ill., June 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- High Wire Networks, Inc. (OTCQB:HWNI), a leading global provider of managed cybersecurity and technology enablement, has appointed Edward Vasko, CISSP, as strategic advisor to help accelerate the growth and development of the company's Overwatch managed cybersecurity services.
Vasko brings to High Wire more than 30 years of experience and entrepreneurial success in the cybersecurity industry, including business formation, driving growth, and leading M&As and exits. As a highly respected industry thought leader, he has been sought after to address the national cybersecurity workforce development requirements for protecting the United States and its allies.
He presently serves as director of Boise State University's Institute of Pervasive Cybersecurity, a leader of innovative cybersecurity research and host of the competency development hub known as the Cyberdome.
"Ed brings to us a wealth of experience, knowledge and insight, having founded and led several cybersecurity organizations and growing them into industry leading corporations serving clientele around the world," stated High Wire CEO, Mark Porter. "His outstanding work at Boise State has had a tremendous positive impact on the industry.
"As a key strategic advisor for High Wire, he will support our pursuit of the many opportunities in the cybersecurity space. This includes the growing sales opportunities that are being championed by our channel partners who continue to rely on High Wire to help them meet the expanding demand for effective cybersecurity managed services.
"We anticipate Ed's expertise in education and leadership at the Cyberdome will help create strategic opportunities for High Wire. His work in training the next generation of cybersecurity analysts has helped address the talent shortage in cybersecurity and further the industry's workforce development."
Prior to Boise State University, Vasko served as senior vice president at a top 50 national managed security and consulting provider. He was previously the co-founder and CEO of Terra Verde (now Avertium), where he helped grow the firm into one of the nation's largest providers of cybersecurity advisory and managed security services with thousands of clients around the world. He negotiated the sale of Terra Verde to Sunstone Partners, a leading growth equity firm.
"I have been closely following the growth and development of Overwatch for some time," commented Vasko. "I believe High Wire's partner-centric approach and integrated cybersecurity ecosystem—powered by award-winning technology and client-focused services—offers its network of managed security service providers the best security solutions for their clients. I ...