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HITRUST Appoints Cybersecurity Veteran Tom Kellermann to Lead Cyber Risk Expansion

HITRUST appoints cybersecurity expert Tom Kellermann as VP of Cyber Risk to expand third-party risk management and enhance supply chain security programs with measurable assurance solutions.

This appointment matters because third-party and supply chain vulnerabilities represent one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity threats, with 30% of breaches involving third parties according to recent data. As organizations increasingly rely on complex digital ecosystems and external vendors, effective third-party risk management becomes critical for preventing costly data breaches and maintaining operational resilience. Kellermann's extensive experience in both government cybersecurity policy and private sector implementation positions HITRUST to provide practical, measurable solutions that can help organizations reduce cyber risks, lower compliance costs, and strengthen their overall security posture in an increasingly interconnected business environment.