Newstaff, Inc. Information Security Services Fiderus Privacy Assessment

In 2000, top IBM Security and Privacy Services management split away from IBM to create a new security company called Fiderus. Mr. Newstrom was tasked with creating the Security Testing Team and the strategy, methodology, training, and operations for that function. Within the first quarter, Mr. Newstrom and his team had earned the first revenue for the new company, established the first regional lab, worked on the first series of security engagements, and helped create the first series of deliverables. The new team was assigned to its permanent leader for continued operations before other teams had completed their planning phases.

From the (now defunct) Fiderus website:

Privacy Assessment

Fiderus believes privacy is a "business imperative." Many organizations struggle with how to handle their customers’ personal information. And with the tremendous growth of the Internet, companies are forced to pay more attention to the way they gather, store, and share information with their customers and vendors.

Too often businesses rush to establish a privacy policy, before they are able to communicate it effectively or implement it everywhere.

Fiderus fills the void and guides companies through the privacy assessment process.

Here is the Fiderus Way:

• Determine the opportunities and risks
• Understand the business objectives and customer needs
• Create a company snapshot
• Define company priorities for increasing competitive edge or reducing risk

Fiderus services don't stop with privacy assessments. Our consultants support companies through the entire process of Planning, and Implementation of your security and privacy infrastructure.