Kao USA, Inc. (Kao) has selected Securance, an IT Risk Management consulting firm, to assist in its IT security initiatives.

Kao, and other consumer companies, are committed to providing innovative products and programs that reflect the very best operating technology, materials, and product design. These consumer companies are extremely vulnerable to cyber attacks and hackers. They are likely targets for hackers seeking to log commercially sensitive information, unlock doors within networks, steal confidential documents and data, and steal corporate secrets for monetary gain.

With the exponential growth of technologies, IT security has become a critical component in every organization’s risk management strategy. Many companies lack an understanding of where their systems are vulnerable and of how to adequately protect their systems. “Too many companies underestimate the risks posed to their networks and data by both external and internal threats,” said Paul Ashe, President of Securance Consulting and a Sr. IT Risk Management Consultant.

Securance Consulting helps organizations manage the risks associated with technology, including network security, web‐ app security, virtual technology security, wireless security, general computer controls, software compliance, wireless deployments, and business continuity.

In every industry, technology is pervasive. Experienced consultants, like those at Securance, can help companies identify the technology risk and the appropriate remediations, at a significant cost‐benefit to the organization.

About Kao USA, Inc.
Founded in 1887, the Kao Group develops consumer products that target general consumers. Kao Group business segments that cater to the consumer include: the Beauty Care Business, the Human Health Care Business, the Fabric and Home Care Business, and the Chemical Business. Kao USA, Inc. is one of the Kao Group Companies in the United States. In the American and European regions Kao beauty care consists of premium mass hair care brands including John Frieda® and Guhl®, professional hair care brands such as Goldwell® and KMS California®, premium skin care brands including Jergens® and Curel® body lotions, Ban® antiperspirants and Bioré® facial care, and prestige brands such as Molton Brown, a specialist retailer of prestige cosmetics. For more information on Kao Group (OTC Markets: KAOCF), please visit their website at www.kao.com. For more information on Kao USA, Inc., please visit their website at www.kaobrands.com.

About Securance Consulting
Securance Consulting is a professional services firm delivering independent, full‐service IT and internal audit services, specializing in the niche market of technology risk consulting. The company, founded in 2002, is headquartered in Tampa, Florida and serves the continental United States.

Securance is staffed by audit consultants who have diverse backgrounds within the audit and information technology fields. They average 15 to 20 years of experience and hold certifications including CPA, CIA, CISA, CISSP and BCP.

Securance serves several major industries including automotive, communications, consumer products, defense, energy and utilities, entertainment and media, financial services, insurance, government, and healthcare.

For more information on Securance Consulting’s technology risk management services and software solutions, please contact us or call 877‐ 578‐0215.