Phil Umrysh
About Phil Umrysh
Phil Umrysh serves as the Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at Intact, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in information security, having held leadership roles at various organizations including RSA Canada, Moneris, and LoyaltyOne.
Current Role at Intact Financial Corporation
Phil Umrysh serves as the Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at Intact Financial Corporation. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's information security strategy and initiatives in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. His role involves overseeing the security posture of the organization and implementing measures to protect sensitive information.
Previous Experience in Information Security
Prior to his current role, Phil Umrysh worked at Intact as Vice President of Information Technology Security from 2021 to 2022. He also served as Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at RSA Canada from 2018 to 2021. His extensive background includes positions at Moneris as CISO and LoyaltyOne as Director of Information Security and Compliance, where he focused on enhancing security frameworks.
Educational Background in Information Security
Phil Umrysh is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Information Security at Royal Holloway, University of London, which he began in 2023. This academic pursuit complements his extensive professional experience in the field of information security, enhancing his expertise in various security domains.
Specializations and Expertise
Phil Umrysh specializes in forensic analysis and chain of custody procedures. He possesses expertise in integrating security into Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) and DevOps environments. His experience spans multiple industries, including Automotive, Aviation, Marketing, and Financial/Insurance, allowing him to apply his knowledge across various sectors.
Career Timeline and Roles
Phil Umrysh has held various roles throughout his career, starting as a Consultant at Andersen Consulting from 1998 to 2001. He has also worked at Skyservice Business Aviation as Director of Information Technology and held managerial positions at ADP Canada Employer Services. His career reflects a steady progression in information security and technology roles, culminating in his current leadership position.