Verizon Joins National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) Board

Executive Director of National Security and Cyber Policy Marcus Sachs to Serve on NCSA Board

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) announced today the appointment of Verizon Communications' Marcus Sachs to the nonprofit organization's board of directors. Sachs will represent Verizon on the board.

The NCSA is a nonprofit public private partnership that brings together government, corporate, nonprofit and academic organizations to educate and raise awareness efforts to empower a digital citizenry to use the Internet safely and securely.

Verizon, one of the world's largest communications companies and a leader in delivering security solutions to businesses worldwide, joins NCSA's expanding and diverse board with representatives from AT&T, ADP, Cisco, EMC, Google, McAfee, Microsoft, PayPal, SAIC, Symantec and Visa.

"Providing millions around the globe with Internet and mobile communication services, Verizon brings a new and exciting voice to our board," said NCSA Executive Director Michael Kaiser. "NCSA welcomes Verizon to our board and we look forward to partnering with Marcus Sachs to educate Americans about how to stay safe and protected in the digital world."  

At Verizon, Sachs assists federal, state and local officials with cyber policy coordination specific to the communications sector. He also serves as the Secretary of the Communications Sector Coordinating Council and as Co-Chair of the Workforce Development Subgroup of the Department of Homeland Security's Industrial Control Systems Joint Working Group. He also directs the all-volunteer SANS Internet Storm Center. Prior to his work with Verizon, Sachs served in the U.S. Army for 20 years and was a presidential appointee to the National Security Council staff.  

"As one of the world's largest communications service providers, keeping our business and residential customers safe and secure is essential to our business and the Internet at large," Sachs said. "Verizon looks forward to bringing our security know-how to the NCSA to work alongside a great group of companies who share the common goal of raising awareness for Internet safety and security."

About The National Cyber Security Alliance

The National Cyber Security Alliance is a nonprofit organization. Through collaboration with the government, corporate, nonprofit and academic sectors, the mission of the NCSA is to empower a digital citizenry to use the Internet securely and safely protecting themselves and the technology they use and the digital assets we all share. NCSA works to create a culture of cyber security and safety through education and awareness activities.   Visit www.staysafeonline.org for more information.

About Verizon

Verizon Communications Inc. is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers.  Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, serving nearly 93 million customers nationwide.  Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers innovative, seamless business solutions to customers around the world.  A Dow 30 company, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of more than 217,000 and last year generated consolidated revenues of more than $107 billion.  For more information, visit www.verizon.com.

SOURCE National Cyber Security Alliance

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