Jim Savage
About Jim Savage
Jim Savage is a Senior Manager of Global Information Security with over 20 years of experience in IT, primarily in the financial services sector. He has held various roles at organizations such as Veridian Credit Union and CUNA Mutual Group, and possesses expertise in incident management, enterprise architecture, and information security standards.
Work at Spectrum Brands
Jim Savage has held the position of Senior Manager, Global Information Security at Spectrum Brands, Inc. since 2017. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the company's information security strategy and ensuring compliance with various security standards. His tenure at Spectrum Brands has lasted for 7 years, during which he has contributed to enhancing the organization's security posture.
Current Role at Veridian Credit Union
Since 2018, Jim Savage has worked as the Information Technology Security Manager at Veridian Credit Union in Cedar Falls, Iowa. In this position, he manages the credit union's IT security initiatives, focusing on protecting sensitive information and maintaining compliance with industry regulations. His experience in the financial services sector supports his effectiveness in this role.
Previous Experience at CUNA Mutual Group
Jim Savage has extensive experience at CUNA Mutual Group, where he held multiple roles over several years. He served as IT Security Engineer from 2009 to 2012, IT Security Manager, Engineering and Forensics from 2013 to 2015, and IT Security Architect from 2012 to 2013. His work at CUNA Mutual Group contributed to the development and implementation of security measures within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Jim Savage has a diverse educational background. He studied at Southwestern Community College, earning an Associate of Arts degree from 1975 to 1977. He continued his education at Northwest Missouri State University, focusing on business management from 1977 to 1979. Later, he attended Wartburg College, where he achieved a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from 1987 to 1990. His educational foundation supports his extensive expertise in IT and information security.
Technical Skills and Knowledge
Jim Savage possesses over 20 years of IT experience, particularly in the financial services industry. He is skilled in various technical areas, including Incident Management, Enterprise Architecture, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Disk Encryption, and Network Security. Additionally, he has extensive training in Information Security standards such as ISO 270001, PCI-DSS, NIST, FISMA, and SOC, which informs his approach to security management.