Mumbai, India & Albuquerque, U.S.– 23 Sep, 2024 – TAC Security, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Hector Balderas, former Attorney General of New Mexico, as an Additional Director of U.S. Subsidiary named TAC Security Inc to its Board of Directors.
This appointment marks a significant enhancement to TAC Security’s governance and reflects its ongoing commitment to leveraging expertise in public safety, cybersecurity, and consumer protection.
Hector Balderas, is an esteemed American lawyer and fraud examiner, who has served as a former prosecutor and Attorney General of New Mexico from 2015 to 2023. Balderas’s distinguished career includes other leadership roles as a State Representative, New Mexico State Auditor, and currently, President of Northern New Mexico College. Balderas also served as the elected Treasurer of the National Association of Latino Elected Officials (NALEO). His tenure as Attorney General was notable for his focus on protecting children from cyber-threats, consumer protection, and digital security.
Under Balderas’s leadership, the Office of the Attorney General of New Mexico made significant strides in advocating for the state’s cybersecurity posture. His efforts included advancing practices related to vulnerability management, cybersecurity, and overall cyber risk management.
Positions held by Hector Hugo Balderas:
- Assistant District Attorney – Bernalillo County, New Mexico (2002-2003)
- Special Prosecutor for Domestic Violence Cases – 4th Judicial District of New Mexico (2003-2006)
- State Representative – New Mexico House of Representatives (2004-2006)
- State Auditor – New Mexico (2006-2014)
- Attorney General – New Mexico (2015-2023)
“We are honored to welcome Hector Balderas to our Board of Directors on TAC Security,Inc.,” said Trishneet Arora, Founder and CEO of TAC Security. “His extensive experience in privacy and cybersecurity, coupled with his proven leadership, aligns perfectly with our strategic vision. Hector’s expertise will be invaluable as we continue to innovate and expand our services.”
Hector Balderas’s appointment further underscores our dedication to integrating high-level expertise into our board governance, particularly in the areas of consumer protection and cybersecurity.
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“TAC Security’s commitment to enhancing cybersecurity and managing cyber risks resonates deeply with my own commitment toward fighting fraud and cyber-scams that harm families and consumers,” said Hector Balderas. “I am excited to contribute to TAC Security’s mission, especially as the company continues to address cybersecurity challenges.”
As TAC Security embarks on this new phase of growth, the addition of Hector Balderas to the Board of Directors signifies a strategic step towards enhancing its leadership and governance, ensuring that the company remains at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation.
TAC Security recently announced the acquisition of CyberSandia, a cybersecurity firm based in New Mexico, USA. Notably, Hector Balderas, the former Attorney General of New Mexico, hails from the same state where the acquisition took place, further emphasizing the strategic alignment between TAC Security and the region’s cybersecurity leadership.