Credit: Thinkstock The former leading lieutenant to ex-Enron finance chief Andrew Fastow, Michael Kopper, on Friday was hit with a 37-month prison sentence for his part in the corporate scandal that devastated the now-defunct firm, the Associated Press reports via BusinessWeek.com.U.S. District Judge Ewing Werlein Jr. handed down 41-year-old Kopper’s prison term, and a separate Enron is executive was waiting to be sentenced, according to the AP.Because both Kopper and Mark Koenig, former Enron investor relations director, cooperated with the previous investigation, prosecutors asked Judge Ewing for reduced sentences, the AP reports.Kopper was the first Enron executive to enter a guilty plea to charges related to the scandal, and it was he who helped lead federal prosecutors to Kenneth Lay, Enron founder, and former chief executive Jeffrey Skilling, according to the AP. Related Links: Former CA Sales Exec Gets 7 Years in Jail Former CA CEO Kumar Gets 12 Years in PrisonCheck out our CIO News Alerts and Tech Informer pages for more updated news coverage. Related content brandpost Sponsored by Palo Alto Networks Operational technology systems require a robust Zero Trust strategy in 2024 Zero Trust provides a foundation for creating a stronger security posture in 2024. By Navneet Singh, vice president of marketing, network security, Palo Alto Networks Dec 05, 2023 6 mins Security brandpost Sponsored by AWS in collaboration with IBM How digital twin technology is changing complex industrial processes forever As the use cases for digital twins proliferate, it is becoming clear that data-driven enterprises with a track record of innovation stand the best chance of success. By Laura McEwan Dec 05, 2023 4 mins Digital Transformation brandpost Sponsored by AWS in collaboration with IBM Why modernising applications needs to be a ‘must’ for businesses seeking growth Around one-third of enterprises are spending heavily on application modernisation and aiming for cloud native status. The implications for corporate culture, structure and priorities will be profound. By Laura McEwan Dec 05, 2023 5 mins Digital Transformation opinion 11 ways to reduce your IT costs now Reorienting IT’s budget toward future opportunities is a big reason why CIOs should review their IT portfolios with an eye toward curbing unnecessary spending and realizing maximum value from every IT investment. By Stephanie Overby Dec 05, 2023 11 mins Budget Cloud Management IT Governance Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe