Armanino Welcomes New Director of Cybersecurity

Firm’s Practice Takes Holistic Approach to Analyze Risks and Build Security Programs


SAN RAMON, Calif., May 01, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Armanino LLP, one of the 25 largest accounting and business consulting firms in the U.S., today announced Terry O’Daniel was named its new director of cybersecurity. Terry’s appointment bolsters the firm’s cybersecurity offerings with a strategic focus on improving decision-making and investment choices surrounding security. Armanino’s cybersecurity solutions arm business leaders with the tools to effectively protect against security risks and system breaches that are increasingly more prevalent and can make customer data and proprietary information vulnerable. 

“The number of cyberattacks has doubled in just the past five years. Attacks are getting more complex and sophisticated, and several high-profile breaches making international headlines,” said Liam Collins, partner and Risk Assurance and Advisory practice leader. “As director of cybersecurity, Terry brings a quantitative approach to risk that will help clients understand the cost-benefit of a robust cybersecurity program.”

Terry joins the firm with more than 20 years of cybersecurity, information technology and risk management experience. Prior to Armanino, Terry led technology compliance for Salesforce and was Yahoo’s lead for IT governance, risk and compliance. He holds multiple relevant professional certifications, including Certified Information Systems Auditor, Certified Information Security Manager, Certified in Risk and Information Systems Controls and Certified Information Privacy Technologist.

Armanino offers a breadth of security solutions within its cybersecurity practice, including cybersecurity risk assessment, cyber program development and management, cybersecurity policy, documentation and education, and threat protection.

For more information on Armanino’s Cybersecurity services, visit: https://www.armaninollp.com/services/risk-assurance/cybersecurity/

About Armanino LLP

Armanino LLP (https://www.armaninollp.com/) is one of the 25 largest independent accounting and business consulting firms in the nation. Armanino provides an integrated set of audit, tax, business management, consulting and technology solutions to companies in the U.S. and globally. The firm helps clients adapt and change in every stage of business, from startup through rapid growth to the sale of a company. Armanino emphasizes smart technology, leading a cloud revolution of financial, operational, sales and compliance tools that are transforming the way companies do business. The firm extends its global services to more than 100 countries through its membership in Moore Stephens International Limited, one of the world's major accounting and consulting membership organizations. In addition to its core consulting and accounting practices, Armanino operates its division, AMF Media Group (www.amfmediagroup.com), a media and communications services agency. Its affiliate, Intersect Capital (www.intersectcapitalllc.com), is an independent financial planning, wealth and lifestyle management firm.

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