Goodrow to Spearhead Advanced Security Strategies in an Era of Escalating Cyberthreats

Portland, Maine – February 14, 2024 – In a strategic move to fortify its cybersecurity leadership, Systems Engineering, the premier managed technology services provider in New England, is proud to announce the appointment of Kent Goodrow to the role of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO.) With over a decade of experience in the technology and cybersecurity fields, Goodrow's appointment signifies the firm's commitment to further advancing its cybersecurity maturity, capabilities, and resilience.  

Systems Engineering is aware of two Critical Vulnerabilities, the Fortinet FortiOS - Out-of-bound Write in sslvpnd (CVE-2024-21762) and FortiOS - Format String Bug in fgfmd (CVE-2024-23113). 

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