When the Russians hacked into Citibank in 1994 Alta Associates was retained to help build the first ever information security organization. Twenty years later they are recruiting Chief Information Security Officers and their teams for companies that are the targets of sophisticated cyber-attacks. Most recent placements include the CISO’s for a retail giant, a global payment processor, an insurance provider, and a major auto manufacturer to name a few. Alta has played a significant role in both defining and elevating the role of cyber security professionals. Over the years Alta has expanded its recruiting specialties to include IT Risk, Privacy and Governance, Risk and Compliance as well as related specialty searches.