Mobile and Internet of things security expert Mike Raggo will play a key role in product development. Credit: Thinkstock Security solutions provider 802 Secure has hired Mike Raggo as its chief security officer (CSO). Raggo is an expert in mobile data and Internet of things (IoT) security. He is the author of “Mobile Data Loss: Threats & Countermeasures” and “Data Hiding: Exposing Concealed Data in Multimedia, Operating Systems, Mobile Devices and Network Protocols” for Syngress Books. A former security trainer, Raggo has briefed international defense agencies including the FBI and Pentagon and is a participating member of FSISAC/BITS and PCI. He is also a frequent presenter at security conferences including Black Hat, DEF CON, Gartner, RSA, DoD Cyber Crime, OWASP, HackCon and SANS. 802 Secure Michael Raggo, 802 Secure CSORaggo is expected to help develop 802 Secure’s products. The company recently received a $6 million investment to further develop its two core products: AirShield (an IoT defense platform) and P25CleanRF (a 24×7 cybersecurity monitoring solution for first responders).One problem Raggo plans to help 802 Secure address is the fragmentation of thousands of different operating systems and applications within the IoT market. “IoT fragmentation, disparate standards, and legacy security technologies repurposed for IoT have left organizations ill-equipped in securing their wireless networks and devices.” said Raggo in a press release.”“I am excited to have Mike Raggo join the team as our CSO. He has a wealth of experience in wireless security and will be a tremendous asset in helping us differentiate, innovate and build world-class products,” said Garry Drummond, founder and CEO of 802 Secure. Related content feature What it takes to be a malware analyst The proliferation of ransomware and other attacks has increased demand for experts who can analyze how the software works and devise a response. By Bob Violino Jun 15, 2017 7 mins Careers IT Leadership Security news New CISO Chris McDaniels to help drive Mosaic451’s cybersecurity practice The US Air Force veteran brings deep experience in cyber defense and emergency response. By Michael Nadeau May 23, 2017 2 mins IT Leadership Security news Veristor hires Jackie Groark as director, security/CISO Groark, an expert in threat detection and intelligence, will lead the company’s security practice. By Michael Nadeau May 17, 2017 2 mins IT Leadership Security news BJC names Matthew Modica as its first chief information security officer Modica will be responsible for all levels of security, from operations to IT to facilities. By Michael Nadeau May 15, 2017 1 min IT Leadership Security Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe