Rebecca Janutis
About Rebecca Janutis
Rebecca Janutis is the VP and Chief Information Security Officer at Kohl's Department Stores with over 20 years of experience in information security leadership roles.
Title
Rebecca Janutis currently serves as the Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at Kohl's Department Stores. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing all aspects of information security to ensure the protection of company assets and data.
Company
Rebecca works at Kohl's Department Stores, where she initially held the position of Director - Information Security from 2009 to 2015. Since 2015, she has been serving as the VP, Chief Information Security Officer. Kohl's Department Stores is a leading specialty department store operating in the United States, offering a range of products from apparel to home goods.
Education and Expertise
Rebecca Janutis holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Loyola University Chicago, which she completed between 2005 and 2007. She also achieved a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from Miami University. With over 20 years of experience in information security leadership roles, she possesses deep expertise in developing secure solutions that support business growth while effectively managing risk.
Professional Background
Rebecca Janutis has extensive experience in the information security field. She previously worked at Discover Financial Services as a Senior Manager - Information Security for nine years, from 2000 to 2009, in the Greater Chicago Area. She has been with Kohl's Department Stores since 2009, initially as Director - Information Security for six years before taking on her current role in 2015.
Achievements
At Kohl's Department Stores, Rebecca implemented a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy aligned with the company's business objectives and risk tolerance. Known for her ability to develop secure solutions that facilitate business growth, she has successfully managed and mitigated various risks throughout her career. Her leadership has been instrumental in maintaining the robustness of the company's information security measures.