LastPass

LastPass Names Asad Siddiqui Chief Information Officer

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Monday, March 4, 2024

LastPass , a leader in password and identity management solutions, today named Asad Siddiqui chief information officer (CIO).

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  • LastPass , a leader in password and identity management solutions, today named Asad Siddiqui chief information officer (CIO).
  • Specifically, Siddiqui will develop and execute a technology strategy that drives continued transformation, innovation, security and trust to advance LastPass’ vision.
  • “As we embark on our new journey as an independent company, Asad’s expertise in developing and executing technology strategy designed to drive innovation and trust is critical to LastPass,” said Karim Toubba, CEO of LastPass.
  • “I’m thrilled to join LastPass during this pivotal time of transformation,” said Siddiqui.

As AI-Powered Phishing Gains Steam, Organizations Use Password Managers to Combat Threats

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Phishing and other types of social engineering attacks manipulate people into sharing information they shouldn’t or making other mistakes that compromise their personal or organizational security.

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  • Phishing and other types of social engineering attacks manipulate people into sharing information they shouldn’t or making other mistakes that compromise their personal or organizational security.
  • Phishing threat: 81% of reporting businesses have seen an increase in phishing attacks in the past year.
  • Phishing is projected to remain the top social engineering threat to businesses throughout 2024, surpassing other threats like business email compromise, vishing, smishing or baiting.
  • Password managers for resilience now: 61% of respondents use a password manager to prevent user credentials from being exposed via social engineering.

CIO Leadership: HMG Strategy to Recognize Five Exemplary Global Leadership Institute Award Winners at its 15th Annual Phoenix C-Level Technology Leadership Summit on March 21

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Friday, February 16, 2024

HMG Strategy’s 2024-2025 Global Leadership Institute Awards recognize the industry’s premier business technology executives who are making a difference in their organizations and their respective vertical market.

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  • HMG Strategy’s 2024-2025 Global Leadership Institute Awards recognize the industry’s premier business technology executives who are making a difference in their organizations and their respective vertical market.
  • To learn more about the 15th Annual Phoenix C-Level Technology Leadership Summit and to register for the event, click here .
  • HMG Strategy will also be hosting its 15th Annual Dallas C-Level Technology Leadership Summit on April 2.
  • For more information about the 15th Annual C-Level Dallas Technology Leadership Summit and to register, click here .

CIO Leadership: Brainstorming Between CIOs and Business Tech Leaders on Common Challenges and Opportunities Will Fuel the Discussion at the 15th Annual Dallas C-Level Technology Leadership Summit on April 2

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

The 15th Annual Dallas C-Level Technology Leadership Summit will feature a brainstorming session for CIOs, CISOs and other business technology leaders to collaborate on common challenges and opportunities they face in their roles.

Key Points: 
  • The 15th Annual Dallas C-Level Technology Leadership Summit will feature a brainstorming session for CIOs, CISOs and other business technology leaders to collaborate on common challenges and opportunities they face in their roles.
  • For more information about the 15th Annual C-Level Dallas Technology Leadership Summit and to register, click here .
  • HMG Strategy will also be hosting its 15 th Annual Phoenix C-Level Technology Leadership Summit on March 21.
  • To learn more about the 15th Annual Phoenix C-Level Technology Leadership Summit and to register for the event, click here .

CIO Leadership: Reskilling and Upskilling the Tech Workforce for the GenAI-enabled Enterprise will Pepper the Discussion at the 15th Annual Phoenix C-Level Technology Leadership Summit on March 21

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Hot topics to be explored at the 15 th Annual Phoenix C-Level Technology Leadership Summit will include the steps needed to reskill and upskill technology professionals to help drive Generative AI-related projects.

Key Points: 
  • Hot topics to be explored at the 15 th Annual Phoenix C-Level Technology Leadership Summit will include the steps needed to reskill and upskill technology professionals to help drive Generative AI-related projects.
  • To learn more about the 15th Annual Phoenix C-Level Technology Leadership Summit and to register for the event, click here .
  • The theme of the summit is ‘Visionary Global Leadership: Thriving Securely in the Age of Accelerated Innovation’.
  • To learn more about the 16th Annual Silicon Valley Global Innovation Summit and to register for the event, click here .

LastPass is First Password Manager to Achieve FIDO2 Server Certification

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

LastPass , a leader in password and identity management solutions, today announced it has achieved FIDO2 certification of its servers, making it the first password manager to achieve this certification.

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  • LastPass , a leader in password and identity management solutions, today announced it has achieved FIDO2 certification of its servers, making it the first password manager to achieve this certification.
  • FIDO’s certification process, conducted by FIDO auditors, reviewed, validated, and officially confirmed that LastPass’ servers meet the FIDO2 standards .
  • Customers can have peace of mind knowing that using FIDO2 authenticators for their login to LastPass provides for a more secure and accredited authentication to their vault.
  • FIDO2 certification is the latest milestone in LastPass’ passwordless journey:
    LastPass has been embracing a future without passwords since 2022, when it became the first password manager to provide a passwordless login experience to the vault with the LastPass Authenticator App.

CIO Leadership: HMG Strategy Kicks Off its 2024 C-Level Technology Executive Leadership Summit Series with its 16th Annual Silicon Valley Global Innovation Summit on March 7

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

The theme of the summit – and for HMG Strategy’s 2024 C-Level Technology Executive Leadership Summits – is ‘Visionary Global Leadership: Thriving Securely in the Age of Accelerated Innovation’.

Key Points: 
  • The theme of the summit – and for HMG Strategy’s 2024 C-Level Technology Executive Leadership Summits – is ‘Visionary Global Leadership: Thriving Securely in the Age of Accelerated Innovation’.
  • To learn more about the 16th Annual Silicon Valley Global Innovation Summit and to register for the event, click here .
  • HMG Strategy will also be hosting its 15 th Annual Phoenix C-Level Technology Leadership Summit on March 21 at The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, AZ.
  • Key topics to be explored at the summit include opportunities to leverage partnerships and innovative technologies to power business growth and to reduce costs.

LastPass Names Esther Flammer Chief Marketing Officer

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

LastPass , a leader in password and identity management solutions, today announced that Esther Flammer has been named Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).

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  • LastPass , a leader in password and identity management solutions, today announced that Esther Flammer has been named Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).
  • Flammer will oversee the global marketing organization and strategy, including corporate marketing and communications, product marketing, demand generation, digital and growth marketing, and marketing operations and analytics.
  • “Esther joins LastPass at a critical time in the growth of our company, and we’re pleased to welcome her aboard,” said Karim Toubba, CEO of LastPass.
  • “Esther’s success in working with high-growth technology companies, scaling marketing programs and optimizing go-to-market strategies will be instrumental in supporting our efforts in 2024 and beyond.”
    “I’m excited to join LastPass as I've benefited firsthand from the value of LastPass as a customer,” said Flammer.

The Visionary Leadership Needed to Power the Next Wave of Business Growth will Drive the Discussion at the 2023 Global Innovation Summit on December 12

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Key topics to be explored at this event will include the visionary leadership needed to help identify and execute growth opportunities for the business.

Key Points: 
  • Key topics to be explored at this event will include the visionary leadership needed to help identify and execute growth opportunities for the business.
  • To learn more about the 2023 Global Innovation Summit and to register for the event, click here .
  • HMG Strategy will also be hosting its 2023 Global CISO Executive Leadership Summit as a separate event also on December 12 at The Harvard Club of New York City.
  • To learn more about the 2023 Global CISO Executive Leadership Summit and to register for the event, click here .

Visionary Leadership: The Implications of the SEC’s Fraud Indictment of SolarWinds and its CISO will Pepper the Discussion at the 2023 Global CISO Executive Leadership Summit on December 12

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Friday, December 1, 2023

Key topics to be explored at the summit include the implications that the SEC’s recent fraud indictment of SolarWinds and its CISO will have on other CISOs and their firms.

Key Points: 
  • Key topics to be explored at the summit include the implications that the SEC’s recent fraud indictment of SolarWinds and its CISO will have on other CISOs and their firms.
  • To learn more about the 2023 Global CISO Executive Leadership Summit and to register for the event, click here .
  • HMG Strategy will also be hosting its 2023 Global Innovation Summit on December 12 at The Harvard Club of New York City.
  • To learn more about the 2023 Global Innovation Summit and to register for the event, click here .