Rob Tourt
About Rob Tourt
Rob Tourt serves as the Chief Information Security Officer at Transamerica, bringing extensive experience in risk management and cybersecurity from previous roles at Discover Financial Services and PCI Security Standards Council.
Work at Transamerica
Rob Tourt currently serves as the Chief Information Security Officer at Transamerica, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the organization's information security strategy and ensuring the protection of sensitive data. His experience in cybersecurity and risk management supports Transamerica's commitment to maintaining a secure environment for its clients and stakeholders.
Education and Expertise
Rob Tourt has a solid educational background in business and cybersecurity. He earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Northwestern University, where he studied Business Administration and Management from 2001 to 2003. Additionally, he completed the CISO Certificate Program at Carnegie Mellon University, focusing on Information Security and Cybersecurity, from 2017 to 2018. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from The Ohio State University, which he obtained from 1981 to 1986.
Background
Rob Tourt has extensive experience in risk management and information security. He worked at Discover Financial Services in various roles, including Chief Risk Management Officer for Payment Services from 2012 to 2018 and Chief Information Security Officer from 2018 to 2021. His early career included a position as BSA/AML Officer at Discover from 2002 to 2014. Tourt also contributed to the PCI Security Standards Council as a Founding Board Member from 2006 to 2013 and served as Chairman in 2013.
Achievements
Rob Tourt's professional journey includes significant contributions to the field of information security. He served as a Member of the Board of Advisors for the Merchant Risk Council from 2007 to 2012. His leadership roles in various organizations, particularly at PCI Security Standards Council, reflect his commitment to enhancing security standards in the industry. His work has influenced practices in risk management and cybersecurity across multiple sectors.