STI Honored by Department of Defense NC National Guard and Reserve

Dec. 14, 2009 - PRLog -- Charlotte, NC – The North Carolina Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), an agency of the Department of Defense, announced today that STI was honored with a Patriot Award in recognition of extraordinary support of its employee(s) who serve in the North Carolina National Guard and Reserve. Sarah Stevens, the CEO and President of STI, received the award on behalf of STI.
   
STI, established in 1995, provides comprehensive security solutions for corporate, academic, federal, and state institutions. STI’s proprietary security assessment methodology, E-ASSESS™, actively ensures compliance with PCI, FERPA, HIPAA, GLBA, FISMA, SOX, and other various federal and state data privacy laws through a single initiative.  STI is an industry leader offering a holistic approach to managing Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) programs.

“…We help protect our Country’s critical assets by supporting our customer in valuable information security decisions and implementations.  We are achieving our mission, one customer at a time.” – Sarah Stevens, CEO and President STI

According to Bud Baker ESGR North Carolina Chair, “The Patriot Award was created by ESGR to publicly recognize individuals who provide outstanding patriotic support and cooperation to their employees, who like the citizen warriors before them, have answered their nation’s call to serve.  STI was nominated for being highly supportive of the National Guard and Reserve by her Reserve Component employee, SSgt John R. Noble, III a member of the NC Air National Guard.  Supportive employers are critical to maintaining the strength and readiness of the nation’s National Guard and Reserve units.”

Noble stated:  “Ms. Stevens and the entire (STI) organization are always supportive of my ANG mission…Truly a Patriot deserving of this award.”

As the 1.3 million members of the National Guard and Reserve continue to perform an increasing number of unique missions with America’s borders and beyond, ESGR will continue to be the resource for the employers of citizen warriors. ESGR provides education, consultation, and if necessary mediation for employers of Guard and Reserve employees.  More information about ESGR Employer Outreach Programs and volunteer opportunities is available at www.esgr.mil, or by calling Jim Rorie, 704-939-6463.

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STI offers a holistic approach to managing Governance, Risk Management, & Compliance (GRC) programs.Our proprietary security assessment methodology (E-ASSESS™) ensures compliance with PCI, FERPA, HIPAA, GLBA, FISMA, SOX, & other data privacy laws.