Senior information systems security executive Anthony Carden has joined EDTS, a regional IT services company specializing in managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure for Southeastern businesses, as Director of Security Services for the rapidly growing technology firm.

A native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Mr. Carden brings over two decades of experience in governance, risk management and compliance with a focus in cyber security to EDTS.  He joins the organization from NIIT Media Technologies where he served as senior manager of information security, and was responsible for threat monitoring, analysis, investigation and mitigation.  He previously has served in senior systems security roles with Philadelphia Gas Works, SunGard Availability Services, NCO Financial Systems Inc., and USER, Inc. (Fiserv) Financial Services.

In his new capacity with EDTS, Mr. Carden will direct all compliance, monitoring, risk management, forensics, and event correlation activities for EDTS and its customers across the organization's growing Southeastern footprint in HIPPA / PCI compliance, while contributing to the EDTS management team in customer service, service development, strategic planning and managed security services capacities.

A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a B.B.A. degree in Entrepreneurship, Mr. Carden holds numerous professional certifications including Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), Certified HIPPA Security Professional (CHSP) and Tier Four Senior Security Engineer.  He is an active member of InfraGuard, Information Systems Security Association and the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, among others.

“Anthony is a highly skilled and experienced IT security professional, and brings tremendous capabilities and credentials to the EDTS organization,” said Charles Johnson, EDTS CEO.  “As we continue to identify and add the best talent available, we are pleased to have Anthony join our EDTS family and to play a key role in the implementation of our customer-first strategy.”