Trustwave Appoints New Business Development Manager for Trustwave do Brasil
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL--(Marketwire - July 10, 2008) - Trustwave, the leading provider of
on-demand data security and payment card industry compliance management
solutions to businesses and organizations throughout the world, announces
the appointment of Isabel Silva to manager of business development of
Trustwave do Brasil.
Silva has 24 years of experience in the payment card industry, with a heavy
emphasis on the development of products related to credit, debit and
private label cards. Silva spent 9 years at Visa do Brasil in multiple
roles, most recently as the director of risk, where she helped in the
implementation of technology for the detection of fraud, including the
generation of MIS and the control of fraud figures.
At Trustwave, Silva will be responsible for the firm's business development
activity in Brazil, including new business opportunities, channel and
alliance partnerships. Her extensive knowledge of the industry will help
secure new business activity to grow Trustwave do Brasil, and in turn, help
business partners understand the Payment Card Industry Data Security
Standard (PCI DSS) and the steps necessary to achieve compliance.
"Isabel's experience in the South American market enhances our credibility
in an increasingly important business region for the payment card
industry," says Robert J. McCullen, chairman and CEO of Trustwave. "We are
committed to growing and the hiring of Isabel Silva is emblematic of that
pledge."
"With Trustwave's proprietary technology and a local presence, Brazilian
businesses and organizations have access to the tools necessary to
implement the latest data security and compliance management solutions,"
says Jarrett Benavidez, director of Latin America for Trustwave.
About Trustwave
Trustwave is the leading provider of on-demand and subscription-based
information security and payment card industry compliance management
solutions to businesses and government entities throughout the world. For
organizations faced with today's challenging data security and compliance
environment, Trustwave provides a unique approach with comprehensive
solutions that include its flagship TrustKeeper® compliance management
software and other proprietary security solutions. Trustwave has helped
more than 30,000 organizations -- ranging from Fortune 500 businesses and
large financial institutions to small and medium-sized retailers -- manage
compliance and secure their network infrastructure, data communications and
critical information assets. Trustwave is headquartered in Chicago with
offices throughout North America, South America, Europe, Africa, China and
Australia.
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