San Francisco, California, September 30, 2024 – AMTSO, the cybersecurity industry’s testing standards community, is excited to announce Vlad Iliushin as its new President and CEO. Vlad takes succeeds Dennis Batchelder, who is stepping down after eight successful years of guiding the organization. Learn more about Vlad’s experience and his plans for the organization.
“We are thrilled to welcome Vlad Iliushin as AMTSO’s new president and CEO. His entrepreneurship, deep expertise and contributions to AMTSO make him an excellent fit for this role,” said Luis Corrons, chairman of the board at AMTSO.
Vlad Iliushin, founder and CEO of ELLIO Technology, has been a member of AMTSO’s board since July 2022. He brings over a decade of cybersecurity experience, particularly in fighting mass exploitation attacks, IoT and network security. Prior to ELLIO, Vlad led Avast’s IoT Lab and developed proofs-of-concept for security features used in Avast products, and conducted research on IoT threats.
As AMTSO moves into a new chapter, Vlad’s focus will be on enhancing member engagement, expanding initiatives beyond traditional antivirus testing, and attracting new members to ensure the organization’s continued growth and relevance in the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape.
AMTSO began with a focus on fair standards in antivirus testing but has since expanded to encompass other cybersecurity areas such as XDR, VPN, and IoT security.
“I am honored to step into the role of President and CEO of AMTSO. AMTSO began with a focus on fair standards in antivirus testing but has since expanded to encompass other cybersecurity areas such as XDR, VPN, and IoT security. I look forward to driving this growth further in close collaboration with the board, executive team, and our members. Strengthening and expanding our member base will be key to our future success”, said Vlad Iliushin.
About AMTSO
AMTSO is the cybersecurity industry’s testing standard community, consisting of over 60 security and testing member companies from around the world. The organization offers a platform for knowledge-sharing and collaboration on objective standards and best practices for anti-malware testing and assessment of other cybersecurity products. The AMTSO standard raises the bar for cybersecurity tests, contributing to more fairness in the industry, and creating transparency for consumers and businesses looking for the best digital protection. www.amtso.org
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