Brian Blakley named Chief Information Security Officer at Bellini Capital and ConnectSecure

Brian Blakley has been appointed as CISO at both Bellini Capital and ConnectSecure. In his new position, he will support Bellini Capital's cybersecurity talent and education efforts and help build ConnectSecure's Managed Cybersecurity Service Model.

According to the Business Wire release, Blakley will lead cybersecurity strategy at ConnectSecure. SecurityWeek reports that the ConnectSecure model Blakley will help build is intended to let MSPs provide premium, scalable security products. The release says he will align go-to-market strategy, talent and technology so that MSPs can close the cybersecurity gap for small businesses.

Bellini Capital is an investment firm based in Tampa Bay, the release says, and it invests in AI, ecological preservation and cybersecurity. According to the release, ConnectSecure is a global cybersecurity company that helps managed service providers build recurring revenue and assess client risk. The release says ConnectSecure focuses on MSPs serving small and midsized businesses, delivering tools to manage compliance requirements, grow their practices, and identify and address vulnerabilities. ConnectSecure is employee-owned, has its headquarters in Tampa, Florida, and operates in 14 countries, according to the release.

The release says Bellini Capital brought in Blakley to help cultivate a cybersecurity workforce in Tampa and beyond, as digital risks to U.S. infrastructure and the private sector increase. According to the release, Blakley's work is meant to support Bellini Capital as it tackles gaps in the cybersecurity ecosystem.