Greater Chicago Area
Working on the life long Goal of SEEING IT ALL, DOING IT ALL, AND HAVING ALL THE ANSWERS It's the same with Security; you are never done :) I am a leader who leads a world-class security organization by building and implementing custom methodologies and frameworks that balance information protection, business agility, innovation, and risk. Energetic, visionary strategist qualified by over 30 years of ground-up success in information security. A continuous learner with a passion for innovation in information security and risk management with the ability to drive bottom-line business contributions, optimize security investments, avoid losses from security incidents, improve customer retention, enhance business decision making, and reduce corporate liability. An inspiring leader and articulate communicator with the proven ability to recruit, develop, and retain top talent. Exceptional levels of integrity, work ethic, passion, and drive to achieve goals. A business and technology visionary with executive and hands-on experience in automating and managing multi-billion dollar enterprises. A strong record of success in deploying robust and flexible IT security architecture and infrastructure to provide future growth and reasonable costs. Experience with emphasis on e-commerce security and operational compliance. I have provided strategic direction to the board of trustees, the board of directors, and senior management on technological and security issues and challenges. Specialties: Startups, Wireless Security, Targeted Attacks, APT, Malware, Botnets, Information Security, Pen-Tester, Red-Team, Wifi Guru, Information Warfare, Cyber-Threats, World-Class Security Conference Speaker, Android, Malware, Mobile Devices, Risk, GRC, User Awareness, and Education
Chief Technical Officer, providing services and solutions to the Verisign Solutions portfolio
Founded a Security Services Company, that used a triad of Products, Services and Education and within 2 years it became the First Security Services Company to be acquired during the Dot Com time period.