PurpleSec Names Tom Vazdar Partner And Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer; Announces Strategic Partnership With Riskoria

In this newly created role, Vazdar will spearhead PurpleSec’s AI security initiatives while simultaneously establishing a groundbreaking partnership between PurpleSec and Riskoria to deliver comprehensive AI security consultation and assessment services to clients worldwide.

“Joining PurpleSec as Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer represents an exciting opportunity to reshape how growing businesses approach AI security,” said Tom Vazdar. “The synergy between PurpleSec’s commitment to making enterprise security attainable and Riskoria’s expertise in AI advisory services creates a powerful combination. Together, we’ll work to ensure that businesses of all sizes can safely harness the transformative potential of AI while maintaining robust security postures.”

Tom joins PurpleSec with an extensive background in AI governance, cybersecurity strategy, threat intelligence, and strategic risk management. He is the CEO and founder of Riskoria, a board member of CroAI (Croatian AI Association), and the Area Chair for Cybersecurity at OPIT – Open Institute of Technology. His expertise is particularly focused on making advanced security solutions more accessible to organizations of all sizes.

“Tom’s appointment and our partnership with Riskoria marks a transformative moment for PurpleSec,” said Jason Firch, President and Founder of PurpleSec. “His proven track record in both AI innovation and cybersecurity governance, combined with Riskoria’s deep understanding of AI risk assessment, strengthens our ability to protect growing businesses against sophisticated cyber threats.”

“Small and medium-sized businesses face the same sophisticated cyber threats as large enterprises, but often struggle to access cutting-edge security technologies,” said Josh Selvidge, PurpleSec’s Chief Technology Officer. “We’re excited to have Tom join our security team to lead the company in developing and delivering innovative solutions that leverage the power of artificial intelligence while addressing the unique challenges SMBs face.”

The strategic partnership between PurpleSec and Riskoria will combine PurpleSec’s established cybersecurity expertise with Riskoria’s specialized AI security consulting services, creating a comprehensive suite of offerings that includes:

• AI Strategy Development and Security Integration
• AI Infrastructure Development and Protection
• AI Management Systems (AIMS) Implementation
• AI Ethics and Security Governance
• AI Model Security and Optimization