SUNRISE, Fla. – Today, Governor Scott announced that Sunera, a leading provider of IT and Data Risk Consulting Services, is expanding and creating 32 new jobs in Sunrise. The company will retain 50 jobs and make a $270,000 capital investment in the community. Statewide, Sunera has created more than 150 jobs for Florida families. This announcement follows Sunera’s expansion of their Tampa location in February.

Governor Scott said, “Sunera is continuing to expand in Sunrise, creating more than 30 new jobs for Florida families, which is great news. Sunera chose to expand in Florida over other states like Texas, Georgia and Virginia, because they knew Florida’s business-friendly environment was the best place for continued success. Enterprise Florida was instrumental in helping Sunera expand, and we must fully fund EFI so that they can continue to help great companies like Sunera create jobs in Florida.”

Yong-Gon Chon, CEO of Sunera and its parent company, Cyber Risk Management, LLC. Said, “Fueled by our Data Privacy and Cyber/IT Audit services, we have experienced tremendous growth in the South Florida market and expect a continued explosive trajectory. For more than 10 years, Sunera has been proudly helping our clients using innovative, effective strategies for managing cyber and data risk.  The 30 high-wage, high-skill jobs we will create in Sunrise over the next three years will be essential to continuing that innovation and satisfying the ever growing demand for our services.  We’d like to thank Governor Scott, Broward County, the City of Sunrise, and Enterprise Florida for supporting Sunera and creating a business-friendly climate that allows our company to grow aggressively."

Sunera LLC, a subsidiary of Cyber Risk Management, is headquartered in Tampa, Florida. It is a leading provider of IT and Data Risk Consulting Services throughout North America. Sunera’s primary consulting service lines include Information Security, Data Privacy, PCI Compliance, IT Audit and Advisory, and IT GRC. Additional services include Internal Audit, Sarbanes-Oxley Assistance and support, and financial advisory. Founded in 2005, Sunera is dedicated to helping organizations achieve and sustain effective corporate governance.

Bill Johnson, President & CEO of Enterprise Florida said, “Sunera’s expansion and creation of 32 new jobs in Sunrise is the result of strong partnerships between EFI, our local partners, and the great people at Sunera. We look forward to continuing to work with our local partners to bring more great companies like Sunera to Florida and help them expand.”

Department of Economic Opportunity Executive Director Jesse Panuccio said, “Sunera’s creation of 32 new jobs is great news for families in Sunrise.  The Scott Administration’s focus on low-tax, pro-growth policies is helping to bring high-wage, high-skill STEM jobs to Florida.”

Sunera is excited to be expanding in Sunrise, and they take great pride in recruiting from Florida universities, including the University of Miami, FIU, and FAU. Sunera has employees from 10 universities and colleges in the state, as well as veterans from all five branches of the U.S. Armed Forces.

Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance President & CEO, Bob Swindell said, “The Alliance is delighted to welcome Sunera to Sunrise. The addition of these high-wage jobs to our local economy is a testament to Broward County’s thriving professional services sector. We wish the company continued success.”

Sunera LLC, a subsidiary of Cyber Risk Management, is headquartered in Tampa, Florida. It is a leading provider of IT and Data Risk Consulting Services throughout North America. Sunera’s primary consulting service lines include Information Security, Data Privacy, PCI Compliance, IT Audit and Advisory, and IT GRC. Additional services include Internal Audit, Sarbanes-Oxley Assistance and support, and financial advisory. Founded in 2005, Sunera is dedicated to helping organizations achieve and sustain effective corporate governance.

Enterprise Florida, Inc. (EFI) is a partnership between Florida’s businesses and government leaders and is the principal economic development organization for the state of Florida.  EFI facilitates job growth for Florida businesses through recruitment and retention, international trade and exporting, promotion of sporting events, and capital funding programs to assist small and minority businesses.

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