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Dark Matter Technologies’ Michael Housch named one of North America’s preeminent CISOs

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative new leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced that its Chief Risk and Information Security Officer Michael Housch has been named to CISOs Connect(tm)'s 2024 list of the top 100 CISOs in North America. Housch was recognized for his role as Dark Matter's chief risk and information security officer as well as for his contributions to the cybersecurity community at large. A member of the Forbes Technology Council, Housch is an information security veteran of two and a half decades who served as CISO of Black Knight (NYSE: BKE) until that company's acquisition by Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE: ICE).

Since 2021, CISOs Connect's annual Top 100 CISOs (C100) has acknowledged the achievements of exceptional security leaders in the United States and beyond who are dedicated to passing on the richness of their accumulated experience to a new generation of cybersecurity practitioners. A panel of ten judges-all CISOs themselves and hailing from such esteemed organizations as Blackstone, American Family Insurance, and McKinsey & Company-evaluated more than 900 nominations before selecting this year's final awardees.

"The immensely valuable role that CISOs play in keeping our world safe and our economies humming has become undeniable as organizations digitize and attacks reverberate across the globe," said John Virden, Miami University Assistant VP for Security, Compliance, and Risk Management & CISO. "Recipients of this award are role models for an industry that will only become more indispensable as time goes by."

"Michael's commitment to safeguarding Dark Matter's digital ecosystem and active role in the InfoSec community sets a gold standard for CISOs everywhere," said Dark Matter CEO Rich Gagliano. "His recognition as one of North America's top CISOs underscores not only his individual expertise but also the collective strength of our cybersecurity initiatives."

CISOs Connect is an interactive community that allows cybersecurity experts to share knowledge through proprietary content, research and analysis while exchanging information, ideas and collaborating with trusted colleagues to make informed business and technology decisions. Watch the virtual award ceremony to see all the 2024 C100 winners: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhvLzrU8hns.

About Dark Matter Technologies:

Operating with the nimble nature of a startup and the disciplined maturity of one of the industry's leading providers, Dark Matter Technologies delivers cutting-edge technology, unparalleled automation and relentless innovation to leading mortgage lenders and companies nationwide. For more information, visit https://www.dmatter.com/.

Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative new leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced that its Chief Risk and Information Security Officer Michael Housch has been named to CISOs Connect(tm)'s 2024 list of the top 100 CISOs in North America. Housch was recognized for his role as Dark Matter's chief risk and information security officer as well as for his contributions to the cybersecurity community at large.

Related link: https://www.dmatter.com

Dark Matter Technologies adds mortgage technology veteran Michael Housch as chief risk and information security officer

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative new leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced the appointment of Michael Housch as chief risk and information security officer. Housch, a C-suite and information security veteran of two and a half decades, joins Dark Matter following an eight-year stint with Black Knight, Inc (acquired by Intercontinental Exchange).

"Mike is a leader whose unparalleled credentials and industry experience are perfectly matched to the challenge Dark Matter is undertaking, which is nothing less than a dramatic reimagination of the mortgage lending process," said Dark Matter CEO Rich Gagliano. "For nearly a decade, Mike ensured our team's security kept up with our pace of innovation, and he's got the discipline and imagination Dark Matter needs to accelerate that pace and unleash our industry's untapped potential."

As Black Knight's chief information security officer (CISO), Housch developed and managed the company's information security vision and strategy to ensure the effective safeguarding of its information assets and technology. At Dark Matter, Housch will likewise oversee a comprehensive DevSecOps program spanning vulnerability management, identity access, cloud architecture, incident response, governance and regulatory audit oversight. In addition, Housch will be responsible for assessing and mitigating Dark Matter's operational, compliance and strategic risks at the enterprise level.

"Rich's vision for Dark Matter presents an invigorating opportunity to apply the wealth of knowledge I've gained and lessons I've learned over a 25-year career," said Housch. "The allure lies in Dark Matter's limitless potential. It's an open field where we can pioneer new approaches and reshape the mortgage landscape from the ground up, with risk and security woven into our strategy from day one. We're about to transform the industry where we've all dedicated our careers."

Prior to Black Knight, Housch served as chief information officer at First Federal Bank of Florida for more than a dozen years. There, he was responsible for keeping the bank on the cutting edge of innovation while also overseeing day-to-day operations and decisions related to institutional growth and efficiency, including oversight of information technology (IT), information security, physical security, electronic banking and business continuity. Housch earned his master's degree in business administration from Florida's Jacksonville University in 2022.

About Dark Matter Technologies:

Operating with the nimble nature of a startup and the disciplined maturity of one of the industry's leading providers, Dark Matter Technologies delivers cutting-edge technology, unparalleled automation and relentless innovation to leading mortgage lenders and companies nationwide.

For more information, visit https://www.dmatter.com.

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Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative new leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced the appointment of Michael Housch as chief risk and information security officer. Housch, a C-suite and information security veteran of two and a half decades, joins Dark Matter following an eight-year stint with Black Knight, Inc (acquired by Intercontinental Exchange).

Related link: https://www.dmatter.com

Georgeo Pulikkathara joins Dovenmuehle as Chief Information Security Officer

LAKE ZURICH, Ill. /ScoopCloud/ -- Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (Dovenmuehle), a leading mortgage subservicing company, announced today that it has hired Georgeo Pulikkathara as the company's Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). In this role, he will be responsible for the information security at Dovenmuehle, protecting data security and privacy, including borrowers' nonpublic personal information (NPI) and ensuring that Dovenmuehle maintains the appropriate internal systems, organization and information security controls necessary for financial reporting and protecting clients' confidential data.

"With the increasing rise in cyber threats and other threats to data security and privacy, protecting the data our clients have entrusted to Dovenmuehle is our organization's top priority," Pulikkathara said. "I take this responsibility very seriously and look forward to helping Dovenmuehle maintain its reputation for delivering industry-leading mortgage subservicing solutions with a particular emphasis on security and compliance."

Pulikkathara has more than a decade of experience as a cyber and information security executive. Prior to joining Dovenmuehle, he most recently served as the interim SVP, head of cyber security operations for Bank of the West and the CISO at DataStax, an artificial intelligence (AI) firm. Pulikkathara has also held cyber and information security positions at Avanade, Hewlett Packard and Microsoft. He is also currently a U.S. Army Reserve Lieutenant Colonel and Cyber Operations Officer having served in the Army Reserve for more than 23 years and been awarded the Bronze Star Medal twice for his actions in a combat zone.

"Georgeo's abundant depth of knowledge and experience in cyber and information security makes him the obvious choice for CISO," said Dovenmuehle Senior Vice President of Software Development George Mynatt. "He is not only a thought leader in the field, but he also has a proven track record of delivering results and mitigating risk. We expect Georgeo to have an immediate impact on Dovenmuehle and our clients and borrowers."

About Dovenmuehle:

Founded in 1844, Dovenmuehle (Lake Zurich, Ill.) is a mortgage subservicer for commercial banks, credit unions, independent mortgage lenders, MSR investors and state housing finance agencies nationwide. The company subservices portfolio loans, as well as loans sold to Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Ginnie Mae and the Federal Home Loan Bank with servicing retained. Using a combination of best-in-class and proprietary technology, Dovenmuehle helps lenders reduce servicing costs and deliver consistently high levels of service to homeowners while maintaining compliance with investor and regulatory requirements. Learn more at https://dovenmuehle.com.

Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (Dovenmuehle), a leading mortgage subservicing company, announced today that it has hired Georgeo Pulikkathara as the company's Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). In this role, he will be responsible for the information security at Dovenmuehle, protecting data security and privacy, including borrowers' nonpublic personal information (NPI) and ensuring that Dovenmuehle maintains the appropriate internal systems, organization and information security controls necessary for financial reporting and protecting clients' confidential data.

Related link: https://dovenmuehle.com/