GCR Inc. Appoints New Information & Cyber Security Manager to Lead Cyber Security Practice

NEW ORLEANS, July 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Andre Allen, the GCR Information & Cyber Security Manager, will spearhead GCR's Cyber Security Practice to deliver cost-effective cyber security solutions, with a primary focus on the Aviation industry. Mr. Allen will lead an experienced team of certified project managers and developers, some with high level government security clearance.

The FBI Cyber Division has warned that the Aviation industry is under continual cyber-attack.  Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) actors have been sending successful spear-phishing E-mail targeting the Aviation community.  The FBI assesses that APT actors target technology, best practices, and other proprietary information from victim businesses for theft.

GCR is uniquely positioned to provide cost-effective cyber security solutions to the Aviation industry due to extensive experience in providing airport technology solutions to large airports.  The Cyber Security Practice will leverage GCR's security architecture, policies, technologies and processes to produce automated cyber security solutions.

GCR is currently implementing automated cyber security solutions at a major U.S. airport.  "GCR leveraged the existing partnership with the airport to collaboratively deliver cyber security solutions that address the needs and challenges faced in the aviation industry," said Tim Walsh, Director of Aviation Services for GCR.  "We are excited about having Andre on our team as he brings a wealth of information and cyber security knowledge, specifically having been an IT security leader at the NASA Johnson Space Center for the past 15 years."

For more information on how GCR's Cyber Security Practice can help your airport please contact Tim Walsh at (504) 754-0048 or [email protected]

About GCR

GCR, a multi-disciplinary consulting firm with a focus on the aviation industry, has delivered solutions to airports for over 35 years.  GCR's staff uses an in-depth understanding of the aviation industry, coupled with technological expertise, to develop and implement comprehensive solutions that address operational complexities in airport and aviation organizations. GCR delivers consulting services and technology solutions in aviation, disaster assistance recovery, nuclear power, public safety, and urban planning.  For more information, visit http://www.gcrincorporated.com

SOURCE GCR Inc.