SparkTrust Systems Appoints Jerome Segura to Bolster their Security Services

Oct. 19, 2011 - PRLog -- Internet security expert and malware researcher Jerome Segura has joined SparkTrust Systems.

As Business Development Manager, Segura will guide SparkTrust Systems in the development of their security services, while promoting SparkTrust Systems to the rest of the online security community. Segura will also continue to raise awareness about hackers and other online threats to the general public.

“We are fortunate indeed to be joined by a security expert like Mr. Segura,” said Paul Lechner, General Manager at SparkTrust. “Not only do we have the technology, but we have the people to provide our users with an exceptional experience.”

SparkTrust Systems, with its flagship SparkTrust Certified service, provides premier web security for online businesses. SparkTrust Certified allows online business owners to scan their websites for weaknesses, malware, hacks, and other problems. A full staff of technical professionals are also on hand to help users resolve any issues that are discovered, including malware removal.

SparkTrust Certified users are encouraged to share their safe and secure status by displaying the SparkTrust Certified badge.

“I’m eager to join the SparkTrust Systems team,” said Segura. “Security is not just a job for me; it’s a passion. I’m ready to put my skills to work and ensure that SparkTrust Systems stays at the forefront of web security.”

Jerome Segura holds a Master’s degree in Information Systems, and over five years in the security industry. In that time, Segura has built a highly respected reputation in the security community which will be vital in his new role of establishing relationships to help grow the company.

Segura is also the author of the Malware Diaries blog, and maintains the Malware Blacklist database. Both are essential resources for web security professionals and enthusiasts, and will continue uninterrupted.

About SparkTrust

SparkTrust helps businesses defend and maintain their strong online reputations. Online shoppers base their online purchases on their trust of websites, and will not hesitate to abandon any site they feel is not trustworthy. SparkTrust builds trust in a tangible and verifiable way — for website owners, and for online shoppers.

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Our industry leading security scans are matched with a security team that is passionate about keeping websites and their visitors protected. By pairing technical security with unparalleled support and monitoring, SparkTrust provides a truly hands free approach to website security for small to medium sized businesses.