Jennifer is an Information Technology Executive specializing in Information Security with a 15+ year track record in transformative and strategic communications, security and technology while improving operational efficiencies ensuring compliance with security policies, laws, and regulations. In her most current role as Vice President Cybersecurity Group Manager for Architecture, Engineering and Operations at Bank of the West, she sets strategic directions to protect assets, employees and data integrity against Cybersecurity breaches at over 600 locations while managing a $20M budget and a team with 30+ employees. Prior to that, Jennifer worked as Vice President Information Security for Governance, Risk and Compliance Operations at Bank of West, where she coordinated compliance and security controls for over 600 applications and reviewed security implications of over 100 applicable laws including FFIEC, GLBA, and FACTA. Jennifer earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Nebraska at Omaha in Business Administration. Additionally, she possess certifications as a Certified Information Security Specialist Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).”