Forta, previously HelpSystems, has appointed Matthew Schoenfeld as its new President, with current President Jim Cassens continuing to support the business as an Executive Director.
Schoenfeld (pictured), who has 20-plus years of experience in cybersecurity and technology, joins Fortra from Absolute Software, where he was overseeing global sales, channel partnerships, and the customer experience.
His pre-Absolute Software experience include stints include at Greylock Partners, FireEye and Abnormal Security.
Kate Bolseth, CEO, Fortra. “In Matthew we’ve found a tremendous leader whose growth-oriented values and cybersecurity experience align with those of our employees, and I’m excited to begin collaborating with him to drive results.”
Schoenfeld added: “It’s a critical time in cybersecurity where organisations recognise it’s no longer just about preventing an attack but rather determining how to mitigate the risk of a breach. Fortra’s portfolio brings so much value and I can’t wait to get started.”
