YEHUD, Israel, February 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Magal Security Systems, Ltd. (NASDAQ GM: MAGS) announced that
Ilan Kaplan has been appointed CEO
of CyberSeal, a wholly owned subsidiary of Magal that was acquired
last year. Mr. Kaplan will manage the CyberSeal's growth together
with the company's founders.
Mr. Kaplan has 25 years of diverse experience in the networking
and communication infrastructure areas. Prior to joining Magal, he
headed the Mobile Solutions line of business at Gilat Satellite
Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT). Previously, he served as President of
RaySat Antenna Systems, a company he co-founded, which was
subsequently acquired by Gilat.
Mr. Kaplan had extensive experience in the United States, where he held senior
positions at IBM (GBS, Wireless, Security and Privacy Practice),
leading a nationwide wireless infrastructure program. At Spacenet
(a subsidiary of Gilat), he supervised the development and
implementation of sophisticated satellite network programs. Mr.
Kaplan holds a BSc degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering
(Magna Cum Laude) from Ben Gurion
University in Israel.
"We welcome Ilan to our management team and we are confident
that his extensive experience will substantially help expand our
business horizons," said Eitan
Livneh, President and CEO of Magal S3. "Responding to
the market demand for integrated cyber and physical security, we
see CyberSeal's cyber security offering as an emerging opportunity
for Magal."
About CyberSeal
CyberSeal Ltd. is a pioneer in providing cyber security for
mission critical networks. The company offers tailored products
that secure wired and wireless networks of physical security,
sensors, SCADA, and industrial controllers. It also delivers a
Security Information Event Management (SIEM) system, providing full
cyber security solutions for mission critical applications.
http://www.cyber-seal.net
About Magal S3
Magal S3 is a leading international provider of solutions and
products for physical and cyber security, as well as safety and
site management. Over the past 42 years, Magal S3 has delivered
tailor-made security solutions and turnkey projects to hundreds of
satisfied customers in over 80 countries - under some of the most
challenging conditions.
Magal S3 offers comprehensive integrated solutions
for critical sites, managed by
Fortis[4G] - our
4th generation, cutting-edge Physical Security
Information Management system (PSIM). The solutions leverage
our broad portfolio of homegrown Perimeter Intrusion Detection
Systems (PIDS), advanced outdoors CCTV / IVA
technology and Cyber Security solutions.
For more information:
Magal S3
Eitan Livneh, President &
CEO
Tel: +972-3-539-1421
Assistant: Ms. Elisheva Almog
E-mail: elishevaa@magal-s3.com
http://www.magal-s3.com
GK Investor Relations
Ehud Helft/Kenny Green
Tel: (US) +1-646-201-9246
Int'l dial: +972-3-607-4717
E-mail: magal@gkir.com
SOURCE Magal Security Systems Ltd