Cordium, a GRC services provider to financial and professional services firms, has appointed Richard Hudson as vice president of its cyber-security and data protection consulting services.

Hudson joins from Mizuho Bank where he was information security officer for 17 years and managed the information security program for all offices in North and South America. He has over 25 years of experience working in an information security role, as well as ensuring cyber-security programs comply with regulatory requirements.

At Cordium, Hudson will be assisting clients in assessing cyber-security risks and providing ongoing guidance about how to address them from a regulatory and compliance perspective. He will report directly to Michael Corcione, managing director of cyber-security and data protection services.