Before the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses pigeonholed cybersecurity efforts as an IT responsibility. But some experts say it should be a shared approach with IT leading the way, especially since COVID-19 has forced many employees to work from home, potentially leaving a hole in digital defenses.

Sharon Waters is the CEO of consulting firm Waters Strategies, which provides writing editing and marketing services to clients. For seven years, she oversaw marketing and communications for the Feliciano Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Montclair State University and taught a course title Entrepreneurial Mindset.

Chirag Mehta will partner with Chief Technology Officer Al Smith to design a product strategy and a roadmap for the Holmdel-based technology company to continue to deliver products and solutions to approximately 4,500 customers that employ over 35 million people worldwide.

The Clean Tech Seed Grant Program offers up to $75,000 for developing technology that would recapture or halt emissions of pollutants, carbon and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Businesses can submit applications until April 5.

Isabelle Guis will use her deep experience in marketing industry-leading cloud-based solutions to take the reins of Commvault's global marketing efforts.

Patrick Bakey brings more than 25 years of global leadership experience to the Holmdel-based talent cloud company.

The Montvale-based business secured a $1.5 million order for a product that integrates advanced software and artificial intelligence functionality to serve one of the fastest-growing segments of the global telematics market.

The Cherry Hill-based financial management software firm appointed longtime technology executive Sunil Padiyar as its chief technology officer.

Stephen Lasher brings 30 years of financial leadership to the cloud communications business where he will make a significant impact on helping Vonage execute its strategy to drive revenue growth and profitability.

The Weehawken-based innovator in application and cloud workload protection has hired Jill Richards, a proven technology brand builder.

In its fourth year, the index includes 380 companies spanning 11 sectors headquartered across 44 countries and regions.

Eric Lord will support ongoing business development initiatives, managing incoming RFPs, collaborating across multiple departments, pursuing new and managing existing client relationships, and assisting in marketing initiatives at the Carlstadt-based company.