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Cybersecurity Hires: CyberClan Adds CTO, Director of Global Channels

CyberClan, a managed security services provider (MSSP), has appointed Larry Whiteside Jr. as its CTO and John H. Frey as its director of global channels and alliances, according to a prepared statement. Furthermore, CyberClan has doubled its global team over the past four months, though actual headcount figures were not disclosed.

Larry Whiteside Jr.
Larry Whiteside, Jr., CTO, CyberClan

Whiteside will lead CyberClan's efforts to bolster its cybersecurity technology stack, the company said. Meanwhile, Frey will be responsible for building relationships with partners to expand CyberClan's market reach.

Whiteside has over 25 years of experience in building and managing cybersecurity programs, CyberClan indicated. He is a co-founder of the International Consortium of Minority Cybersecurity Professionals (ICMCP) and has served as an advisor for SentinelOne, Ping Identity and other cybersecurity companies.

Frey has 25 years of leadership experience with global organizations, CyberClan stated. He has held leadership roles at several technology solution providers, including IBM and Veritas.

What Is CyberClan?

CyberClan offers a variety of cybersecurity services, including:

  • Computer Emergency and Incident Response: Helps organizations remediate cyberattacks and data breaches.
  • Vulnerability and Penetration Testing: Enables organizations to evaluate their security posture.
  • IT Restoration and System Remediation: Allows organizations to rebuild compromised systems.

Along with the aforementioned cybersecurity services, CyberClan delivers 24/7/365 security monitoring and alerts, endpoint protection and other managed security services. CyberClan also provides cybersecurity services consulting to help organizations identify the best ways to guard against cyber threats.

Dan Kobialka

Dan Kobialka is senior contributing editor, MSSP Alert and ChannelE2E. He covers IT security, IT service provider business strategies and partner programs. Dan holds a M.A. in Print and Multimedia Journalism from Emerson College and a B.A. in English from Bridgewater State University. In his free time, Dan enjoys jogging, traveling, playing sports, touring breweries and watching football.