Newstaff, Inc. Information Security Services Fiderus Security 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:

Security Assessment

Security is more than just firewalls and intrusion detection!

Fiderus’ strategic and customized plans for security and privacy begin with a security assessment to evaluate business security controls. Our consultants:

• Determine the risks facing a business
• Shelter businesses from outside dangers and unforeseen crises
• Develop strategic, customized and balanced plans for every business
• Manage resources to help companies achieve business objectives