Golden Gate Capital-backed Neustar Security Services, a provider of cloud-oriented security services, has named Kevin Collins as chief financial officer. Collins will work to scale the firm’s business and reinforce its market position.

Collins has over 25 years of senior executive experience and joins the firm following 8 years as CFO of 20-20 Technologies. In this position, he was responsible for global financial, treasury, and legal operations. Additionally, Collins has served as CFO of AgaMatrix, HCPro, I-Many, and Commercialware.

“Kevin has an enviable track record of forging strong, collaborative relationships to achieve strategic goals and enhance operating efficiencies, and we have been fortunate to witness his experience and capabilities first-hand during his tenure with 20-20 Technologies, another Golden Gate Capital portfolio company,” said Stewart Bloom, non-executive chairman at Neustar Security Services and an operating executive at Golden Gate Capital. “We have full confidence in Kevin’s ability to position Neustar Security Services to continue to deliver industry-leading security solutions.”

“Neustar Security Services is on a phenomenal growth trajectory,”added Collins. “Given its strong foundation in place coupled with solid backing from its investors, the company’s opportunities in the security space are unlimited. I’m excited to once again team up with GGC to help drive both efficiency and opportunity as Neustar Security Services expands its global reach and impact.”