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Plurilock Security Solutions Appoints Larry Cole as New President (and Former Director of NSA to its Board)
Tuesday, May 31, 2016Company Profile | Follow Company
Victoria, BC, May 31, 2016--(T-Net)--Victoria-based Plurilock, a behavorial cyber security software provider announced this month the appointment of Larry Cole to the role of President.
Mr. Cole is the former CEO of Madesco Technologies, Inc., the architect of TeamComms™, an encrypted military communications system.
Larry Cole, President, Plurilock Security Solutions
In his new role, Mr. Cole will focus on growing Plurilock's patented continuous authentication technology into OEM licensing partnerships. Plurilock is credited with creating unique behavioural biometric security software solutions for web and endpoints to detect and defend against insider threats, fraud, and Advanced Persistent Threats (APT).
“We are fortunate to have someone with Larry Cole's background and experience at the helm,” said Chairman and CEO, Barry Carlson. “In order to advance cyber security measures around the globe, we need someone of Larry's caliber to drive the business in this new direction.”
Larry Cole brings Plurilock over 25 years of senior leadership in IT software, hardware, electrical and alternative energy as well as communications.
“I am very excited to create new enterprise value for our IAM and cyber security partners by licensing the capabilities of Pluripass and Biotracker. These kinds of OEM technology partnerships will only complement mission critical identity management systems, making a data breach unfeasible, and defending against lone wolf and insider threats.” said Mr. Cole.
Plurilock Security Solutions also announced this month the appointment of John M. (Mike) McConnell to its board of directors. Mr. McConnell is a former United States Director of National Intelligence, where he served both the Bush and Obama administrations.
John M. (Mike) McConnell, Board of Directors, Plurilock Security Solutions
Mr. McConnell's career has spanned over 40 years, focused on international development and foreign intelligence issues. His 29-year distinguished service as a US Navy intelligence officer included significant assignments that influenced national security issues. During Desert Shield/Storm and the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Mr. McConnell served as the Intelligence Officer for the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Colin Powell, and the Secretary of Defense, and he served as Director of the National Security Agency until retirement from the U.S. Navy in 1996.
Mr. McConnell is a graduate of George Washington University, Furman University, National Defense University (Global Telecom) and the National Defense Intelligence College (Strategic Intelligence), and has also been awarded three Honorary Doctorate degrees - the most recent from George Washington University in 2008. He also holds the highest awards for service in the U.S. Intelligence Community, one presented by President Bill Clinton and one presented by President George Bush.
About Plurilock
Founded in 2008, Plurilock is at the forefront of digitally profiling individuals through their physical and behavioral use of smartphones, tablets, laptops and desktops. We identify the person behind the screen using patented algorithms to generate biometric profiles of individuals by their taps and swipes on touchscreens, scrolls and movement of mouse, and the rhythm and cadence of keystrokes. Serving a global client base with their patented technology, Plurilock supports government, law enforcement, financial services, and healthcare agencies.
Contact:
Ian Paterson
250.858.7515
ian@plurilock.com
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