EarthLink Appoints Peter Chronis As Chief Security Officer

EarthLink Holdings Corp., a leading managed network and cloud services provider, recently announced that it has appointed Peter Chronis to the new role of Chief Security Officer. Mr. Chronis has led all aspects of the company’s information security and IT risk management program since 2007.

Mr. Chronis is an industry veteran with over 15 years of experience using technology to manage risk in the telecommunications, healthcare, financial and IT services industries.

“Protecting customers has been part of EarthLink’s DNA for 20 years,” shared Peter Chronis, EarthLink Chief Security Officer. “Today’s regulatory and threat landscape is more complex and our customers rely on EarthLink to serve as a trusted advisor. Our role in helping customers achieve their compliance objectives, keep their networks and data secure and have a safe online experience has never been more important. We’re committed to continuing to develop leading-edge information and network security products and services.”

Rick C. Froehlich, Executive Vice President of Product and Consumer commented, “Appointment of Peter Chronis to this key Chief Security Officer role is a measure of how committed EarthLink is to delivering business and consumer products and services our customers rely on to help keep them safe. Peter is a security evangelist and thought-leader, and I’m confident that he will continue to innovate with next-generation network security services and sophisticated cyber threat management techniques and strategies.”

About EarthLink
Founded in 1994, EarthLink Holdings Corp. is a leading managed network and cloud services provider, empowering businesses with a fully-managed, end-to-end communications, IT and virtualization portfolio including cloud computing, IT security, colocation, enterprise-class hosted applications and IT support services. EarthLink operates an over 28,000 fiber route mile network, with 90 metro fiber rings and 8 secure data centers providing ubiquitous nationwide data and voice IP service coverage. EarthLink’s service and product innovation enables the company to design scalable solutions specific to each client’s IT needs, supported by an experienced customer care team. The company also offers award-winning high-speed, wireless and dial-up Internet services to residential customers across the U.S. For more information, visit www.earthlinkbusiness.com.