OLATHE, KS (October 22, 2024) – PSI, an ETS company and leading provider of credentialing and assessment solutions, is proud to announce the appointment of Wally Dalrymple to the newly created role of Chief Security Officer (CSO). This joint role across PSI and ETS means that PSI customers and programs will now be supported by a much larger group of 65 security professionals. It not only strengthens the connection between the two organizations but also reinforces PSI’s commitment to delivering the most advanced and secure testing solutions on the market.
By integrating ETS’s cutting-edge security solutions into its existing framework, PSI is significantly enhancing its test security infrastructure and elevating protection for clients. This collaboration strengthens PSI’s ability to deliver the most secure and reliable testing environments while supporting an aggressive roadmap for innovation. The combined volume of high stakes testing between ETS and PSI creates a compelling business case for continuous reinvestment in key areas, PSI is setting a new industry standard for the credentialing industry.
“This appointment demonstrates PSI’s unwavering commitment to protecting the integrity of our programs and those of our clients. This commitment is shared by ETS, as reflected in their continuous innovation and advancements in test security,” says Janet Garcia, CEO of PSI. “Wally’s appointment is an exciting step and part of a much larger vision. Together with ETS, we are able to make significant investments to combat the increasing threats, enabling substantial funding in key areas such as our technology platforms, AI advancements, and, most importantly, our security capabilities. PSI is prioritizing the introduction of a comprehensive security framework, and we are excited to deliver on our ambitious roadmap.”
Test security remains a cornerstone of PSI’s end-to-end testing services. Wally Dalrymple’s appointment as Chief Security Officer underpins PSI’s ambitious vision for its future, enabling the company to stay ahead of emerging threats. The unified teams have the scale to drive continuous improvement in security strategies that cover both physical, cyber, AI and digital aspects of the testing environment.
Dalrymple adds, “With the rapid emergence of AI, test security is facing challenges like never before. However, we are turning this challenge into an opportunity. By leveraging AI ourselves, we can increase efficiencies and detect potential security threats more quickly than ever, all while ensuring that human oversight remains a key part of the process. With the significant investment we’re making in both AI and security infrastructure, PSI is well-positioned to achieve the highest standards in test integrity.”
Wally Dalrymple has over 30 years of IT experience with a proven track record in leading security programs and driving innovation. He joined ETS as CSO in August 2022 and prior to that served as Chief Information Security Officer at Emergent, Blue Cross Blue Shield™ of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company. Previously, he worked in executive security leadership roles for Dialog Direct and General Motors™.
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About PSI
We partner with clients in a rapidly evolving assessment landscape to deliver over 28 million tests annually, enabling our test takers to advance their careers and education.
PSI’s long history of testing is grounded in proven science, best practice test development, innovative technology and extensive operational expertise. Our unwavering focus is on providing a frictionless and fair test taker journey without compromising test integrity. We ensure valid, defensible test content is delivered securely through our global test center network, via online proctored remote testing, or both using a multi-modal approach.
Our certification clients encompass a breadth of professions from healthcare, architecture, finance and IT to numerous highly specialized sectors. And we deliver licensure tests spanning multiple industries including insurance, real estate, barber and cosmetology, construction, and trades.
PSI is a standalone subsidiary of ETS. Together they share a commitment to advancing the science of measurement to power human progress.
Learn more at psiexams.com.
About ETS
ETS is a global education and talent solutions organization enabling lifelong learners to be future ready. We advance the science of measurement to build the benchmarks for fair and valid skill assessment. We are committed to powering human progress by promoting skill proficiency, empowering upward mobility and unlocking more opportunities for everyone, everywhere.
Our assessment products – including the TOEFL, TOEIC, GRE, and Praxis Assessments – as well as our innovative solutions and subsidiaries help 50 million people each year to clarify their strengths and find opportunities for growth in education, work and beyond. We continue to operate around the world, with offices in 25 locations and operations in 200 countries and territories.
Learn more at www.ets.org.
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