MIDDLEBORO — Kristen Folloni has been named vice president, fraud, and security officer for Bank Newport, the bank has announced.

In her new role, Folloni is responsible for overseeing the bank’s fraud risk management program, as well as managing the security program.

Prior to joining BankNewport, Folloni was security and facilities officer at Bristol County Savings Bank in Taunton.

A native of Bridgewater, Folloni is a resident of Middleboro,