Press Release
Release Date:
July 20, 2004
Cyveillance Executive Named to Virginia General Assembly Advisory Committee on Computer Crime
Brian Murray brings valuable online risk management insight,
expertise and guidance to advisory committee
Arlington, Va., July 20, 2004 – Cyveillance®, the leading provider of online risk monitoring and management solutions, today announced that Brian Murray, vice president of client services for Cyveillance, has been appointed to the Virginia General Assembly Joint Commission on Technology and Science's (JCOTS) Advisory Committee on Computer Crimes, co-chaired by Virginia State Senator Newman, Delegate Rust, and Senator Stolle. This advisory committee is charged to study Virginia's Computer Crimes Act and related laws in light of current activities and technologies; recommend any necessary amendments to criminalize certain computer-related conduct, such as spreading a computer virus or other malicious code; and evaluate the need for special laws on computer-related conduct.
“We are pleased with the selection of Brian to the Advisory committee on computer crimes,” said Panos Anastassiadis, president and CEO of Cyveillance, “his wealth and depth of knowledge of online threats and risks will be invaluable to the committee, especially with the increase in online criminal activity. This type of cooperation between government and private industry will minimize the vulnerability of both business es and individuals to this growing problem.”
This is Murray’s third appointment as an expert advisor for JCOTS, having previously served on advisory committees for privacy and consumer protection. Murray has extensive experience in the risk management industry, with Cyveillance for more than 5 years and previously with PricewaterhouseCoopers' Global Risk Management Solutions. Murray is author of the book DEFENDING THE BRAND: Aggressive Strategies for Protecting Your Brand in the Online Arena. His published work and studies have been reported in USA Today, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal, among others. He speaks regularly at industry events and has appeared on CNNfn, TechTV, CBS MarketWatch, and CNET Radio.
At issue for the advisory committee is that technology has brought new opportunities for old world criminals. Some of these individuals escape the law because statutes do not always address their activities, some because of problems with detection or under-funded law enforcement departments, and others because the individual's physical location is beyond the "arm of the law." Murray’s subject matter knowledge, combined with that of the other advisors serving on the Committee, should bring a high level of expertise and provide effective legislative guidance and recommendations.
About Cyveillance, Inc.
Cyveillance, the leading provider of online risk monitoring and management services, is focused on helping organizations monitor the Internet for issues such as identity theft, fraud, security risks, unauthorized product distribution and many forms of brand abuse. The company uses its proprietary technology to deliver high-impact, 100% relevant, actionable intelligence, drawn from—and delivered securely over—the Internet on a subscription basis. Cyveillance services help customers increase revenues, reduce costs, improve operational efficiencies and mitigate mission-critical risk. Cyveillance serves more than 135 customers and counts over half of the Fortune 50 as clients.