Alana Folger
About Alana Folger
Alana Folger serves as the Manager of Information Security Risk for Legal and Tax Businesses at Thomson Reuters, a position she has held since 2017. With a background in various roles at Thomson Reuters and experience in security assessments and compliance, she has developed expertise in implementing security controls within the organization.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Alana Folger has held multiple positions at Thomson Reuters since 2009. She currently serves as the Manager of Information Security Risk for the Legal and Tax Businesses, a role she has occupied since 2017. Prior to this position, she worked as a Lead Information Security Assurance Manager from 2013 to 2015 and as a Senior IT Risk Specialist from 2010 to 2012. Her career at Thomson Reuters also includes roles as an Application Specialist and a Technical Training Coordinator. Throughout her tenure, she has been responsible for conducting security assessments and implementing security controls.
Education and Expertise
Alana Folger earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Organizational Leadership from Bethel University. Her educational background supports her expertise in information security and risk management. She has significant experience in supporting security compliance activities, particularly within the Legal business line, and has a strong focus on security assessments and controls.
Background
Before joining Thomson Reuters, Alana Folger worked at CENTRIX Financial as a Training Specialist & Coordinator from 2005 to 2006. This early experience contributed to her skill set in training and coordination, which she later applied in her roles at Thomson Reuters. Her career path reflects a consistent focus on information security and risk management.
Achievements
During her time at Thomson Reuters, Alana Folger has been involved in various initiatives related to information security. She has conducted both internal and external security assessments and has played a key role in implementing security controls for the Legal and Tax businesses. Her contributions have helped enhance the security posture of the organization.