CCATO News Brief

Managing CyberSecurity


A CCATO Webinar rescheduled on Thursday January 28th 2021 at 7:30 a.m. due to technical difficulties.

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Join the timely discussion with the Ultimate Technology Team as they focus on:
  • Why do you need to have a cyber/network security framework in place – and what does that mean
  • What the risks are today and what will be happening over the next 3 years
  • How do we all (both small and large organizations) protect our Data, Personal Identifiable Information (PII) and IT infrastructure investments.
  • Q&A
  • General Paths Forward Discussion 
Jim DeStafano

Jim DeStefano
SR. VICE PRESIDENT


Jim (“Jimmy D” as he is known in the industry) brings 35+ years of security experience to Unlimited Technology.  Jim has 10+ years’ experience as security integrator and enjoys being able to share his knowledge and experience with security professionals around the globe.  Jim has helped many Fortune 100/500 companies transform their security programs by providing the right solutions and services to meet their particular security and business needs and objectives.  Jim has worked with customers in all different disciplines including Critical Infrastructure, Government, Corporate, Education, Manufacturing, Industrial, Healthcare, Data Centers, Air and Sea Ports. 

Jim has held multiple positions in his career, including one in Law Enforcement, as well as Global Director of Security for 2 large financial organizations, transforming their security teams into profit centers with world class operations, handling everything from physical security to international security, fraud, loss prevention, executive protection, disaster recovery, business continuity, central station operations to full inhouse technical installation and service teams. 

Jim is well known in the security industry and holds several key positions in security industry organizations, has published a number of security articles and given numerous security related speeches to peers and others.   Jim holds a BS degree in Administration of Justice from The Pennsylvania State University.

“Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.” - Theodore Roosevelt


David Lathrop

David Lathrop
VP, Utility Strategic Business

David joined Unlimited Technology bringing 32 years utility industry experience in capacities ranging from Property Management, Design Engineering and Manager of Security Technical Services including the implementation of NERC/CIP standards for Physical & Cyber Security Systems.  David has provided expert consultation in worldwide projects for the design, development and implementation of technical programs, products and systems. He is recognized as a management leader and resource to recommend alterations and enhancements to improve quality of products within the security industry.

David has successfully managed cyber and physical security program budgets at ~400 million over the past several years, consisting of yearly project budgets ranging from 60 to 70 million dollars. David has demonstrated expertise in a variety of physical and cyber security design concepts, practices, and procedures with extensive experience to plan and accomplish many corporate goals. David is a top-level contributor/specialist and a highly motivated self-starter who has succeeded with all program goals by bringing honesty, integrity, leadership and credibility needed to build collaborative teams based on trust and respect. 

"For here we are not afraid to follow truth wherever it may lead." -Thomas Jefferson


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