DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jericho Systems Corporation’s Director of Global Operations and Cyber Security, Vince Cruz, U.S. Marine Corps Colonel (Retired), was honored in November 2012 during an official ceremony at the U.S. Embassy in Managua, Nicaragua. Colonel Cruz was guest speaker at the event, which marked the 237th birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps and recognized that service’s vital partnership with the U.S. State Department.
The Marine Corps provides security detachments at U.S. embassies and consulates around the world. The “MSGs,” or Marine Security Guards, are primarily responsible for the security of information and equipment, and in extreme circumstances, of individuals and property within those diplomatic posts.
During the ceremony, Colonel Cruz was recognized for his leadership as Commanding Officer of “Bravo” Company Nicosia Cyprus from 2001 to 2003 and of the Marine Corps Embassy Security Group Quantico Virginia from 2007 to 2009.
In his speech, Colonel Cruz described the challenges and dramatic world events he encountered during his service. He recalled the bravery and quick thinking of then Sergeant Jeffery Guevarra as a watch stander in Sana’a Yemen during a time of tension and violence against the U.S. Embassy. Shortly thereafter, the U.S. Consulate in Karachi, Pakistan, was struck by a car bomb that devastated the building and killed ten people. Sergeant Michael Lambert, who was injured as a result of the attack, quickly organized the defense until reinforcements arrived.
Colonel Cruz thanked U.S. Ambassador Powers and the U.S. Marine Detachment Commander Gunnery Sergeant Jeffery Guevarra for allowing him the opportunity to share those brief stories.
In attendance at the ceremony were Brynn Mow, Jericho Systems CEO, and Deborah Peel, founder of Patient Privacy Rights Organization, both from Texas.
“It was an honor to have this opportunity to celebrate our birthday here in Managua,” said Colonel Cruz. “Our nation is in good hands. Happy birthday and Semper Fidelis Marines.”
About Jericho Systems Corporation
Dallas-based Jericho Systems Corporation supports national cybersecurity through the development and implementation of fine-grained, policy-based data filtering technology that provides dynamic, attribute-based access control (ABAC). The company delivers enterprise-scalable access control solutions, decision-making software, and privilege management solutions to customers representing the Department of Defense, intelligence, homeland security, and healthcare communities.
Jericho Systems' flagship product, EnterSpace® Decisioning Service (ESDS) software and related professional services support standards-based system interoperability, information security, regulatory compliance, quality, and efficiency. ESDS improves collaboration and leverages data by enabling timely and secure sharing of sensitive information between internal groups and with external organizations.
EnterSpace Technology® is covered by United States patents 7,779,247, 7,792,828 and 8,060,504. For more information or to arrange a product demonstration, please call 972-231-2000, email info@jerichosystems.com, or visit www.jerichosystems.com.