Options Technology Appoints Marlena Efstratopoulou as New Chief Information Security Officer
In a strategic move to enhance its cybersecurity framework, Options Technology, a leading financial technology firm, has announced the appointment of Marlena Efstratopoulou as its new Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). This appointment underscores the firm's commitment to maintaining the highest security standards for its clients and partners in the dynamically evolving cybersecurity landscape.
Efstratopoulou, who has served as the Chief Risk Officer at Options Technology since 2021, brings a wealth of experience in cybersecurity and risk management to her new role. Her journey with Options Technology began in October 2021, following the acquisition of the Fixnetix division from DXC, where she also held the position of CISO.
Danny Moore, President and CEO of Options Technology, stressed the importance of a comprehensive and integrated security approach. "In today's dynamic cybersecurity landscape, a comprehensive and integrated security approach is paramount," Moore stated. "Marlena's appointment as CISO signifies our commitment to ensuring the highest security standards for our clients and partners."
Options Technology has been at the forefront of providing state-of-the-art banking and trading infrastructure solutions. The firm boasts a global presence with offices in key financial hubs including New York, London, Belfast, Cambridge, Chicago, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore, Paris, and Auckland. Among its myriad of services, the fintech firm specializes in networking, cloud, security, and AI services.
In the past year, Options Technology has undergone significant changes in its leadership to adapt to its growth strategy. It promoted Laura McCann to Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Jon Lambert assumed the role of Senior Vice President of Corporate Development. Furthermore, the launch of StrataNet, a global trading network, marks a major milestone in providing traders with low-latency access to market data and trading venues.
The company's collaboration with the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) last year aimed to streamline trading processes, is an example of how Options Technology is dedicated to enhancing trading environments. Additionally, Options Technology's use of leading cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud Platform, and Azure ensures the delivery of robust market data solutions to clients across the globe.
With Efstratopoulou at the helm of its cybersecurity and risk management operations, Options Technology is poised to further solidify its position as a leader in the financial technology sector while continuing to innovate and provide secure, efficient services to its clientele.
Analyst comment
Positive
Market Outlook: Options Technology is expected to strengthen its cybersecurity framework and maintain high security standards for clients and partners. With Marlena Efstratopoulou leading cybersecurity operations, the company is well-positioned for growth and innovation in the financial technology sector.
