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RISCPoint Recognized by AWS for Cybersecurity & Compliance Expertise

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Monday, November 27, 2023

CLEVELAND, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RISCPoint , an industry leader in cybersecurity and compliance focused management consulting, is providing its world-class cybersecurity and compliance advisory services as part of the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Global Security & Compliance Acceleration (GSCA) Program.

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  • CLEVELAND, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RISCPoint , an industry leader in cybersecurity and compliance focused management consulting, is providing its world-class cybersecurity and compliance advisory services as part of the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Global Security & Compliance Acceleration (GSCA) Program.
  • RISCPoint's inclusion in the AWS GSCA Program is a testament to its proven expertise and experience helping customers achieve their cybersecurity compliance goals when building on AWS.
  • RISCPoint is being recognized for our expertise in Public Sector Advisory services during re:Invent this week.
  • We're proud to be recognized by AWS for our capabilities and look forward to working with AWS."

Schellman Announces SchellmanCON 2023

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Monday, October 2, 2023

Schellman , a global leader in attestation and compliance services, today announced its inaugural SchellmanCON will take place Friday, November 3, offering Schellman clients, compliance experts, and cybersecurity professionals an opportunity to explore best practice approaches to cybersecurity assessments.

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  • Schellman , a global leader in attestation and compliance services, today announced its inaugural SchellmanCON will take place Friday, November 3, offering Schellman clients, compliance experts, and cybersecurity professionals an opportunity to explore best practice approaches to cybersecurity assessments.
  • “I'm excited to introduce SchellmanCON, our inaugural convention event.
  • Taking place virtually this November, it's a unique opportunity to unite cybersecurity and compliance leaders for a day of insightful discussions,” said Avani Desai, CEO of Schellman.
  • Rack & Stack – Leveraging Your Certs: Doug Barbin, President, Schellman & Company, LLC and National Managing Principal, Schellman Compliance, LLC, will dive into the art of optimizing certifications and provide tips for aligning the most sought-after ones.

Schellman Welcomes Jennifer Walsh as New CFO, Reinforcing Financial Leadership

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Schellman , a global leader in attestation and compliance services, today announced the appointment of Jennifer Walsh as the company's new Chief Financial Officer.

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  • Schellman , a global leader in attestation and compliance services, today announced the appointment of Jennifer Walsh as the company's new Chief Financial Officer.
  • With her exceptional expertise in financial and operational initiatives, Walsh is set to spearhead Schellman's financial strategy and shape a future of unparalleled growth and success.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Jennifer as our new CFO," said Avani Desai, President & CEO of Schellman.
  • "Her expertise in driving financial and operational excellence, coupled with her remarkable leadership skills, make her the perfect fit to lead our financial initiatives.

Illumina's cloud-based informatics programs recognized for robust, international data privacy protections

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Obtaining an ISO/IEC 27701 certification requires the documentation of policies, procedures, and protocols demonstrating that a company applies high standards of data protection to personally identifiable information, such as names, Social Security numbers, and biometrics.

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  • Obtaining an ISO/IEC 27701 certification requires the documentation of policies, procedures, and protocols demonstrating that a company applies high standards of data protection to personally identifiable information, such as names, Social Security numbers, and biometrics.
  • "Our newest privacy certification helps our customers comply with national and international data privacy standards, and better protects sensitive NGS data from potential cyberattacks," said Alex Aravanis, chief technology officer of Illumina.
  • "Data breaches in the health care and pharmaceutical spaces are some of the costliest in the world, and Illumina prides itself on maintaining best-in-class privacy protections and processes."
  • ISO/IEC 27001 is the international standard for information security management systems (ISMS), and it ensures that certified businesses have organized, implemented, and consistently maintain their ISMS.

Top CPA Firm Schellman Officially Opens New Columbus Office to Develop Emerging Talent Program

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

This new office is the first physical expansion for Schellman since the establishment of its headquarters in Tampa back in 2002 and represents the manifestation of Schellmans new, innovative approach to our Emerging Talent Program for recent college graduates.

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  • This new office is the first physical expansion for Schellman since the establishment of its headquarters in Tampa back in 2002 and represents the manifestation of Schellmans new, innovative approach to our Emerging Talent Program for recent college graduates.
  • At Schellman, I get to do that while promoting a program that genuinely helps guide students as they step off campus and into their careers, said Kaylan Vrana, an Emerging Talent Manager at Schellman.
  • We have campus recruiting teams placed throughout the whole country that provide transparent information about who Schellman is and how our Emerging Talent Program is a great place to start a career.
  • Now fully realized with its own physical space, the Emerging Talent Program will also help foster the immediate growth of the firms SOC service line.

Schellman Appoints Bhavna Dave as Chief People & Culture Officer

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Tampa-based Schellman, a leading provider of attestation and compliance services, continues to emphasize its people and culture investment, now through the appointment of Bhavna Dave as the companys new Chief People & Culture Officer.

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  • Tampa-based Schellman, a leading provider of attestation and compliance services, continues to emphasize its people and culture investment, now through the appointment of Bhavna Dave as the companys new Chief People & Culture Officer.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220831005613/en/
    Bhavna Dave, Chief People & Culture Officer at Schellman (Photo: Business Wire)
    Bhavna has a history of successfully driving high employee engagement by building a culture of transparency and continuous growth and learning, said Avani Desai, Chief Executive Officer at Schellman.
  • Our culture has always been a strategic advantage, and as we enter a new phase of growth and development, Im excited to welcome Bhavna to the company.
  • Ive been truly impressed with the emphasis this executive team places on its people, clients, culture, and diversity.

Schellman Welcomes Head of Client Acquisition, Accelerating Its Growth and Expansion Plans

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Tampa-based Schellman, a leading provider of cybersecurity attestation and compliance services, is pleased to announce that Jay Wager will join Schellman as Head of Client Acquisition.

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  • Tampa-based Schellman, a leading provider of cybersecurity attestation and compliance services, is pleased to announce that Jay Wager will join Schellman as Head of Client Acquisition.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220810005008/en/
    Jay is an outstanding addition to our Schellman team.
  • With his blend of professional service and partnership experience, he knows what it takes to deliver client success, said Avani Desai, CEO of Schellman.
  • As Schellman continues its rapid growth and value creation for clients, Jays sales leadership and his strong background in building top-performing sales teams will continue to accelerate Schellmans growth.

IN LATEST VAULT ACCOUNTING 25, PWC REMAINS #1 OVERALL, DELOITTE RANKS #2, AND MID-SIZED FIRM SCHELLMAN DOMINATES DIVERSITY AND QUALITY OF LIFE RANKINGS

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Monday, April 18, 2022

They say it's a "good place to start a career," has "strong technical and training programs," and its "compensation it great."

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  • They say it's a "good place to start a career," has "strong technical and training programs," and its "compensation it great."
  • 1 in all three Practice Area Rankings (Audit & Assurance, Tax, and Forensic Accounting).
  • One of the big winners in our Quality of Life Rankings this year is Michigan-based Plante Moran, which ranks No.
  • "The firm continues to grow at a rapid pace, which is great in that it presents new opportunities for all.

Exabeam Achieves ISO 27001 Certification

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022

The assessment certifies that the Exabeam Information Security Management System (ISMS), which supports the Exabeam SOC Platform, has been independently assessed and aligns with ISO 27001:2013 information security best practices for the integrity, security, and confidentiality of employee, customer, and partner data.

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  • The assessment certifies that the Exabeam Information Security Management System (ISMS), which supports the Exabeam SOC Platform, has been independently assessed and aligns with ISO 27001:2013 information security best practices for the integrity, security, and confidentiality of employee, customer, and partner data.
  • We are proud of this great achievement, as ISO 27001 is one of the highest international standards for security integrity, said Adam Geller, chief product officer at Exabeam.
  • From the beginning, Exabeam has aligned our information security and privacy policies with industry standards such as ISO and NIST.
  • ISO 27001 is an internationally-recognized standard that specifies requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an Information Security Management System (ISMS) standard.

Schellman Acquires Scott S. Perry, CPA PLLC To Expand and Strengthen Crypto and Web 3.0 Trust Practice

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Monday, January 24, 2022

Tampa-based Schellman, a leading provider of attestation and compliance services, announced today the acquisition of Scott S. Perry, CPA PLLC.

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  • Tampa-based Schellman, a leading provider of attestation and compliance services, announced today the acquisition of Scott S. Perry, CPA PLLC.
  • Scott has also participated in various working groups applying these concepts to federal identity management, Trust over IP (verifiable credential and self-sovereign identity), drone technologies, and more.
  • Based in Bellevue, Washington, Scott S. Perry, CPA PLLC works with several large and notable commercial organizations, such as DigiCert, DocuSign, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman.
  • Theyve also collaborated with key governmental bodies such as the United States Senate Sergeant at Arms and the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission.