Thursday, 31 December 2015

Westminster-based Coalfire establishes fund to honor late CEO

Coalfire Systems, a Westminster-based cybersecurity company, and The Denver Foundation announced on Wednesday the creation of a charitable fund honoring Coalfire co-founder and CEO Richard Dakin, who died while hiking in June.

The fund will support nonprofit organizations that focus on cybersecurity education.

“Rick was one of the original founders of Coalfire and a visionary in cybersecurity, and it is with great pride and humility that this fund has been created in his honor,” said Coalfire CEO Larry Jones in a statement. “This fund will help further the industry by providing individuals with access to cybersecurity-focused educational resources.”

Dakin, 63, died in June after suffering a medical emergency on Barr Trail in Pike National Forest near Colorado Springs. For the full article click here 



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