Author Bio

Justin C. Rainey (CISSP, CIPP/US) is a global information security, privacy and technology risk management leader whose entire professional career has focused on the protection of nonpublic information. Justin began his career in 1998 providing security and technical support for an independent school district, and over the past 16 years, gained security and privacy experience in various areas including healthcare, research, education, telecommunications, retail, banking, insurance, and investment management. He currently serves as information security manager for a global investment management firm and is pursuing a bachelor of science degree in Political Science at the University of Houston. Justin resides in Houston, Texas with his wife Jill and their two dogs Austin and Mariette.

Tim Virtue (HCISPP, CISSP, CIPP/G, CISA, CCSK, CFE, CSM) is a global information security, privacy and risk management executive. Tim has extensive experience with publicly traded global corporations, privately held businesses, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations of all types and sizes. Tim holds an executive master of science in information systems technology degree from George Washington University and a bachelors of science in Criminal Justice degree with a concentration in security management from Northeastern University. He currently serves as the chief information security officer (CISO) for Texas.gov.