Options Technology Names Marlena Efstratopoulou as Chief Information Security Officer

Thursday, 15/02/2024 | 13:43 GMT by Jared Kirui

The company aims to enhance its security and risk functions.

Previously, Efstratopoulou worked as the Chief Information Security Officer at Fixnetix.

Options Technology has appointed Marlena Efstratopoulou as its Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). With experience in cybersecurity and risk management, the company aims to focus on integrating security and risk functions with Efstratopoulou's appointment.

Danny Moore, the President and CEO of Options Technology, mentioned: "In today's dynamic cybersecurity landscape, a comprehensive and integrated security approach is paramount. Marlena's appointment as CISO signifies our commitment to ensuring the highest security standards for our clients and partners."

Efstratopoulou's journey at Options Technology began in October 2021 following the acquisition of the Fixnetix division from DXC, where she worked as CISO. According to her LinkedIn profile, Efstratopoulou has held the position of Chief Risk Officer at Options Technology since 2021.

Options Technology Expands Leadership for Growth

Options Technology operates as a financial technology firm offering banking and trading infrastructure solutions. The company has offices in New York, London, Belfast, Cambridge, Chicago, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore, Paris, and Auckland. The fintech firm provides networking, cloud, security, and AI services.

Last year, Options Technology announced significant changes in its leadership. The firm promoted Laura McCann to Chief Financial Officer, while Jon Lambert took on the role of Senior Vice President of Corporate Development.

In October, Options Technology launched StrataNet, a global trading network designed to provide traders with low-latency access to market data and multiple trading venues. With 100Gb connectivity , StrataNet offers hosting solutions tailored to traders' needs.

Streamlining Trading Processes with New Partnerships

Last year, Options Technology partnered with the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) to streamline trading processes. The collaboration aims to provide seamless, efficient, and secure trading experiences for participants across various industries.

Moore expressed the company's dedication to supporting exchanges in pursuing enhanced trading environments. Options Technology's collaboration with CSE aligns with its recent integration of ActivFeed for global data access. Besides that, Options Technology uses AWS, Google Cloud Platform, and Azure to provide market data solutions to clients worldwide.