Liz Gasster Joins CSIA

New General Counsel Has Extensive Experience in Cyber Security Issues 


ARLINGTON, Va., May 15  /PRNewswire/ -- The Cyber Security Industry Alliance (CSIA) announced that Liz Gasster has joined the organization as general counsel.

"Liz brings extensive experience in cyber security issues and will be a valuable addition to our team," said CSIA Executive Director Paul Kurtz.  "Her strong background in corporate management and her sophisticated understanding of emerging technologies, in addition to her strength in policy and strategic development, will make her an excellent asset to our organization."

Gasster spent over 26 years at AT&T, most recently as Public Policy Director and Senior Attorney, Federal Government Affairs.  During her tenure at AT&T, she was responsible for developing and coordinating policy positions on a broad range of e-commerce, technology and intellectual property issues, including privacy, network security and critical infrastructure protection, and trademark and copyright policy.  Gasster was responsible for advocacy on these issues with the U. S. Congress, federal departments and agencies, and with various industry associations and coalitions.

In addition, Gasster created AT&T's Technology Center in Washington, DC, which focuses on the impact of public policy on the development of information technology and infrastructure.

A Magna Cum Laude graduate of the American University Washington College of Law, she completed her undergraduate work at George Washington University.

About the Cyber Security Industry Alliance

The Cyber Security Industry Alliance is the only advocacy group dedicated exclusively to ensuring the privacy, reliability and integrity of information systems through public policy, technology, education and awareness.  Led by CEOs from the world's top security providers, CSIA believes a comprehensive approach to information system security is vital to the stability of the global economy.  Visit our web site at http://www.csialliance.org/.

Members of the CSIA include Application Security, Inc.; CA, Inc. (NYSE:CA); Citadel Security Software Inc.; Citrix Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CTXS); Entrust, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENTU); F-Secure Corporation (Helsinki: FSC1V); Fortinet, Inc.; Internet Security Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:ISSX); iPass Inc. (NASDAQ:IPAS); Juniper Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:JNPR); McAfee, Inc. (NYSE:MFE); Mirage Networks; PGP Corporation; Qualys, Inc.; RSA Security Inc. (NASDAQ:RSAS); Secure Computing Corporation (NASDAQ:SCUR); Surety, Inc.; SurfControl Plc  (LONDON: SRF) ; Symantec Corporation (NASDAQ:SYMC); TechGuard Security, LLC; Visa International and Vontu, Inc. 

DATASOURCE: Cyber Security Industry Alliance



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