Emphases: Information protection, compliance and control standards, content security, and cryptography

Background: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) with over 15 years of experience in information technology. Past work includes PKI industry security management and technology research, Internet server and protocol product development, and operations leadership of large-scale network and distributed systems deployments. Professional experience includes Identrus, Digital Signature Trust, Ameritech, and Apple Computer.

Primary Distinctions: Respected speaker and writer on information security, audit, and compliance topics. Has participated in security standards bodies including X9 and Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). Contributed to the first Common Criteria Protection Profile slated to become an ANSI standard. Received undergraduate degree from Stanford University