Fishtech Group today announced a strategic investment in Perch Security, the information security maverick that combines innovative application design with an in-house security operations center (SOC).
Focused on next-generation solutions in Cyber Security, Cloud, Virtualization, and SDN April 4, 2016 (Kansas City, MO): Fishtech is officially open for business. Founded by industry veteran and serial entrepreneur
KERRY KILKER EVP - Chief Information Security Officer
Responsible for Fishtech's security, governance, and compliance initiatives, Kerry is a highly respected information security and technology executive with 30-plus years’ industry experience. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer for Walmart Technology, where he established and operated a world-class cybersecurity program for the world’s largest retail organization.
Previously, Kerry directed the application development for over 250,000 Point of Sale (POS) Store Systems, inventory management, cash reconciliation and sales floor devices in over 7,000 Walmart stores and Sam’s Club facilities globally. His team spearheaded the customer experience transformation with the introduction of self-checkout capabilities in North America.
In 2017, he received the Global Chief Information Security Officer Breakaway Leadership Award.
Eric Foster Chief Operating Officer - CYDERES
A recognized domain expert in information security, regulatory compliance, and customer success, Eric has extensive startup experience including RiskIQ.com, MMAjunkie.com, and eScout.com. At Fishtech, he is responsible for managing the overall operations, resources, and go-to-market strategy for the Security-as-a-Service operation CYDERES.
Eric led the 2018 launch of CYDERES EMDR, an Enterprise Managed Detection and Response service that helps organizations with detection, investigation, remediation, and proactive threat hunting.
Previously Chief Information Security Officer for Netsmart, Eric led the team responsible for all aspects of Information Security and Physical Security, including strategy, architecture, policies, and risk management. As Head of Customer Success for RiskIQ, he built and led a world-class team in San Francisco and Kansas City.
Eric’s specialties include building high-performance teams from the ground up and leading them to excellence, and rapidly scaling organizations to operational maturity.
