TransUnion Names Chief Security Officer.CHICAGO -- TransUnion, a leading global information solutions provider, today announced that Michael Lines has joined the company in the role of chief security officer (CSO). Lines will report directly to Len Lombardo, TransUnion's chief information officer of enterprise technology. "Nothing is more important to TransUnion than the security of the information we maintain for both customers and consumers," said Lombardo. "Michael's leadership experience and reputation in information security and in the financial arena will greatly assist TransUnion in solidifying and enhancing its global security efforts." Lines comes to TransUnion from the Fair Isaac Corporation where he was the CSO, managing information security for more than 3000 employees in 32 countries. Prior to that he was chief information officer for Narex Corporation in Denver and has held numerous executive level positions with various technology and Internet companies. A native of Florida, Lines attended the University of Florida University of Florida is the third-largest university in the United States, with 50,912 students (as of Fall 2006) and has the eighth-largest budget (nearly $1.9 billion per year). UF is home to 16 colleges and more than 150 research centers and institutes. and is active in numerous professional organizations including: International Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, New York, www.ieee.org) A membership organization that includes engineers, scientists and students in electronics and allied fields. ), Information Systems Audit and Control Association Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) is an international professional association for information system audit. ISACA is an affiliates member of IFAC[1] and IT Governance Institute. (ISACA (Information Systems Audit and Control Association, Rolling Meadows, IL, www.isaca.org) A membership association dedicated to information systems auditing and security. Founded as the EDP Auditors Association in 1969, ISACA provides certification in auditing and security (see CISA and CISM). ), Information Systems Security Association (ISSA (Information Systems Security Association, Bellingham, WA, www.issa.org) A membership organization that promotes effective management practices for computer security. Founded in 1982, ISSA has chapters in more than 20 countries and hosts an annual conference. ) and International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2). He also is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) is a vendor-neutral certification governed by the non-profit International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (commonly known as (ISC)²). (CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) The award for successful completion of an examination in computer security administered by the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2. ). Lines is married and the father of three children. About TransUnion TransUnion is a leading global information solutions company that customers trust as a business intelligence partner and commerce facilitator. TransUnion offers a broad range of financial products and services that enable customers to manage risk and capitalize on market opportunities. The company uses leading-edge technology coupled with extensive analytical capabilities to combat fraud and facilitate credit transactions between businesses and consumers across multiple markets. Founded in 1968, Chicago-based TransUnion employs 4,100 associates that support clients in more than 30 countries. Visit us at TransUnion.com. Graphics and/or photographs to accompany this release can be obtained by members of the media by contacting Jason Nierman (jnierma@transunion.com) at 312-985-3059 or Cliff O'Neal (coneal@transunion.com) at 312-985-2540. |
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