Neohapsis, Inc. Acquires Securac(R), Certus(TM) Brand
Companies combine core competencies to offer integrated GRC solutions and consulting services CHICAGO--(Business Wire)-- Neohapsis, Inc. today announced the acquisition of Securac(R)--a leading global provider of enterprise governance, risk and compliance (GRC) management software and services for Global 2000 companies. The acquisition positions Neohapsis at the vanguard of IT GRC--an evolving discipline that unifies an organization's critical GRC processes across an integrated technology platform to achieve greater efficiency, clearer accountability, and greater visibility throughout the enterprise. By combining Securac's Certus software with its trusted information security and operations consulting expertise--as well as the renowned research capabilities of Neohapsis Labs--Neohapsis now offers a holistic IT GRC approach that's both tactical and strategic. The result is an unparalleled combination of technology and consulting expertise that yields measurable business value to organizations. "In order to effectively exploit IT GRC, organizations must first identify the full range of information and processes across IT risk domains--security, disaster recovery, etc.--and then map this intelligence into a unified IT platform," said Michael Rasmussen, President of Corporate Integrity. LLC. "The end result is a holistic view of the IT risk landscape that enables sustainability, consistency, transparency and efficiency through best-practice, replicable processes. "Vendors who offer expertise in identifying and managing IT risk and security concerns--as well a central platform from which to manage them--will be increasingly valuable as organizations grapple with the strategic and operational challenges of implementing a holistic IT GRC program." James Mobley, Neohapsis CEO, agrees. "More and more, during our consulting engagements, we are witnessing clients struggling with the practical aspects of governance, risk management and compliance. This struggle is magnified as enterprises become more distributed and their risk profiles become increasingly complex. Too often, they implement technologies and processes in reaction to specific regulations or security concerns--which results in fragmented 'solutions' that ultimately drain enterprise resources and don't take advantage of efficiencies. "With the acquisition of Securac, we can now combine our core competencies in IT risk management consulting with an integrated GRC management platform. This enables our customers to move beyond discrete protection and compliance solutions to a comprehensive management framework where risk can be assessed and effectively managed to improve operational resiliency and business performance." "Neohapsis is a leader in IT security research and intelligence," says Terry Allen, CEO of Securac. "The resonance between Neohapsis' intellectual and consulting expertise, and Securac's market-leading enterprise risk management software, translates to remarkable benefit for our respective customers. Together, we are poised to offer advanced GRC solutions that identify diverse organizational risks; define best-practice methodologies for governing those risks; and unify this governance across a single, powerful technology platform that enables greater visibility, and greater efficiency." About Neohapsis, Inc. Founded in 1997, Neohapsis is a leader in delivering information risk management services and consulting. At Neohapsis we work with organizations to expertly align their unique risk profiles with a new breed of managed and professional services and technology designed to manage operational and technology risks. This holistic approach to information risk management blends security, information technology, and operations management with an innovative set of services to support availability, compliance and business agility. To learn more, visit Neohapsis at: http://www.neohapsis.com. About Securac Securac, led by the Certus brand, is a leading global provider of enterprise Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) management software and services for such notable industries as: financial services, insurance, technology, energy and consumer retail throughout North America and the United Kingdom. Certus software provides risk management and compliance solutions that enable organizations to identify, measure and manage information and physical risks, as well as to assess compliance with expanding regulatory requirements. We offer solutions that allow our Fortune 1000 customers to lead the pack by setting best practice standards and solutions. All products or services referenced herein are the trademarks or service marks of their respective companies or organizations. Neohapsis, Inc. Maida Kelly, 978-987-3752 Director, Marketing Communications MKelly@neohapsis.com Copyright Business Wire 2008
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