International Organization of Cybersecurity Professionals, ISSA, Confirms Apollo Executive as Chapter President and Board Chair
Los Gatos, CA – March 1, 2021 – Andy Bennett, Apollo CISO and VP of Technology, accepted a nomination to be president of the Capitol of Texas Chapter by the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA), where he will chair the Chapter Board of Directors, serving as the executive head of the chapter and ex-officio member of all the chapter’s committees and sub-committees.
A long-time cybersecurity fixture in Texas, Andy Bennett formerly served as the Deputy CISO for the state of Texas and transitioned to the private sector after 14 total years of public service to join Apollo Information Systems. During his tenure at the state of Texas, Andy successfully led the response to the largest coordinated cybersecurity attack against local government in us history. His role at Apollo is two fold. He is focused on helping clients to fully understand their risk exposure and create a strategy to mitigate those risks in alignment with the needs and risk appetite unique to their business. He also runs the internal security program to ensure that Apollo is always able to securely serve its customers. In addition, he specializes in incident response and has helped countless people and organizations work through the worst threats cyberspace has to offer.
As president of the ISSA Capitol of Texas Chapter, Andy will identify partnerships and events that benefit members and provide quality content focused on delivering value to members in their professional lives. His work with ISSA will also include growing their mentorship program that drives established professionals to help and work with those trying to break into security or college students studying to join the profession.
“I take it as a personal responsibility to ensure organizations can securely and confidently conduct their business and serve their customers and want to bring that energy to other professionals in my industry,” said Andy Bennett. “ISSA is an incredible community centered around making us the best professionals we can be for the organizations and clients we serve. I’m looking forward to equipping Texan cybersecurity professionals with everything they need to be successful.”
About ISSA
ISSA is the community of choice for international cybersecurity professionals dedicated to advancing individual growth, managing technology risk, and protecting critical information and infrastructure.
The Information Systems Security Association (ISSA)® is a not-for-profit, international organization of information security professionals and practitioners. It provides educational forums, publications, and peer interaction opportunities that enhance the knowledge, skill, and professional growth of its members.
About Apollo Information Systems
Apollo Information Systems, Corp, is a national IT and cybersecurity value-added reseller founded in 2002 to enable our enterprise and government clients to effectively respond to the rapid rise in cybercrime. Apollo is led by battle-tested Chief Information Security Officers with real-world operational experience across multiple industry verticals and government branches. Apollo provides the most advanced security solutions from industry leaders, combined with our expert advisory and professional services with our commitment to the success of our clients.