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“ We ’ re seeing a lot more digitization , connected assets and abilities to enhance performance solutions ”
— Suzie Smibert , Chief Information Security Officer in working with customers to achieve the lowest equipment owning and operating costs while maximizing uptime across their operations .
However , to counteract the growing threat of cybercrime across Finning ’ s international footprint and remain ahead of the curve , Chief Information Security Officer ( CISO ) Suzie Smibert has looked to place security at the forefront of every employee ’ s mind . Demonstrating effective leadership as Finning looks towards its long-term vision and digital strategy , Smibert has been key in transforming its image of a sole reseller and service provider to that of an innovative , technology led company .
“ My background is primarily in information security , which knows no sector boundaries . Finning was an interesting company to me when it was presented as an employment option as it was an industry I had never been part of previously . It ’ s an organization with impressive reach with of the potential to transform how heavy machinery is used on a global scale ,” says Smibert . “ One of the things that gets me the most excited about this company is that we are not afraid of thinking outside of the box , creating technology , thinking of
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