Alstom Transport is not exactly a household name. But its products are well-known, particularly 
among travelers. They include the French TGV high-speed trains and the Euro Star high-speed train that travels the Chunnel under the English Channel, new high-speed Amtrak passenger trains in California and new metro trains in Singapore.
This French-based, $16 billion gross company operates in 60 countries including most of Europe, the People’s Republic of China and several South American nations.
So nine months ago when Nikk Gilbert joined the company as IT security and telecom director, he knew he was taking on a real challenge. He needed to hit the ground running. Here are the key things he focused on to succeed: Seven ways to succeed in your first year as a network security officer
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