TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / October 22, 2024 / White Tuque, an emerging cybersecurity firm that provides professional services in cybersecurity leadership, risk-based vulnerability management, cyber risk mitigation, and incident response planning, is pleased to announce the promotion of Laura Payne to CEO and Head, Security Consulting. This strategic development in leadership sets up White Tuque for continued North American growth.

Payne, who served previously as Chief Enablement Officer (CNO) and VP of Security Consulting, will oversee day-to-day operations and executing the White Tuque vision, while continuing to oversee the firm's consulting practice. As White Tuque takes its next steps in growth, this change reflects the company's continued evolution and further North American expansion. Robert D. Stewart will continue as Founder and Head of Strategic Threat Intelligence of White Tuque, focusing on research and development, market expansion, key partnerships, and strategic growth, particularly in the US.

Payne joined White Tuque in 2022 with previous experience leading IT and security organizations in the financial sector and consulting industry. As CNO & VP Security Consulting, Payne developed cornerstone service offerings and was a key voice in decision-making, working closely with Stewart as part of the Leadership Team.

Stewart will continue to drive ongoing research and development projects, as well as new initiatives in innovation and technological deployment. In addition, he will be focused on cultivating new opportunities and enhancing existing partnerships to expand White Tuque's presence across North America. With a growing list of business development supporters in both the private and public sectors, Stewart looks forward to engaging with senior government partners and their cross-border counterparts to foster continued North American growth.

Stewart considers himself a fortunate first-time founder to have an experienced technology leader like Payne to propel White Tuque forward in its expansion. "When I talk to founders in the Canadian and American tech ecosystems, it's fairly rare for a start-up to have a team member in-house who has led multi-million-dollar technology organizations before, but White Tuque has that in Laura," Stewart said. "Her previous experience combined with her proven success at White Tuque, leading our talented consulting team and working with clients from organizations of all sizes, makes her the ideal person to take on the added responsibilities and key relationships as CEO," Stewart said.

As CEO Payne looks forward to building upon the established track record of White Tuque's programs and methodologies. "I'm excited to take on the challenge of leading this dynamic organization as we grow while staying true to our origins," Payne said. "White Tuque is already the security company that 'gets it' - helping our customers to make meaningful reductions in risk while enabling their businesses to thrive, and we're eager to share what's coming over the next few months."

Payne and Stewart will continue to work closely together leading the White Tuque team, enabling innovation, and driving market growth. Building upon its proven success working with organizations of all sizes, White Tuque is looking ahead to broadening its reach across North America, driving growth through its risk-based and intelligence-fuelled approach to organizational cybersecurity.

About White Tuque

White Tuque is a cybersecurity firm specializing in professional consulting services including risk-based vulnerability management, co-managed services, cyber risk mitigation, and incident response planning, White Tuque helps businesses protect their digital assets and stay resilient against evolving cyber threats. Backed by expert teams and industry-leading technology, White Tuque delivers actionable insights and strong defense mechanisms for businesses of all sizes.

White Tuque's commitment to client-centric solutions, combined with a strong emphasis on education and prevention, makes it a trusted partner for businesses seeking to build stronger, more secure IT infrastructures. Dedicated to providing tailored cybersecurity services that adapt to each client's unique needs, White Tuque partners with organizations of all sizes to build secure, adaptive IT infrastructures and mitigate cybersecurity risk.

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