Watchful Software expands executive leadership team

Watchful Software, a leading provider of data-centric information security solutions, has announced the appointment of David Thornbury as Vice President, Worldwide Sales. Thornbury will lead Watchul Software’s global sales initiatives and will report directly to Chief Executive Officer Charles Foley.

“Watchful Software has hit its hyper-growth phase and is positioned to be a leader in the information security sector on the strengths of both the RightsWATCH and TypeWATCH offerings. These solutions set the company apart in how they address the security needs of today’s enterprise with a truly data-centric approach that is streamlined and intuitive, and provides answers to some of the more high-profile breach situations that have confronted the industry recently,” said Thornbury. “I’m happy to join Watchful Software at such an exciting stage in its growth.”

Thornbury has over 15 years’ experience in the information technology industry with diverse experience in a variety of information technology solutions. Previously, Thornbury was Director of Alliances at Quintiq, a leading, global software company the supply chain, planning and optimization field. In addition, Thornbury was Vice President of Sales for Epilogue Systems which is focused on automating the creation of training, on-line help and support content for enterprise software applications, as well as serving as Vice President, International Sales for Voltage Security, Inc. in the email encryption and data protection market. He has extensive experience with some of the largest companies in the world and in building worldwide channels in the enterprise technology market.

“David’s track record of success, combined with his energy and experience, will be key in driving Watchful Software into our next stage of growth,” said Charles Foley, CEO, Watchful Software. “We are pleased that he has joined our team to further our global sales strategy.”

Watchful’s key technologies include RightsWATCH, a data-centric information security solution, and TypeWATCH, an advanced persistent e-Biometric software solution. The flagship product is RightsWATCH, a state-of-the-art information security solution that ensures that sensitive information can only be used by those that have express authority to do so. Even if data is leaked, it is rendered useless to unauthorized parties that may acquire it through any means. RightsWATCH enforces an organization’s information security policy seamlessly and dynamically, allowing use of sensitive/confidential data only by those who possess the credentials on a "need to know" basis, thereby protecting data privacy, reducing liability, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
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