Steve Lodin
About Steve Lodin
Steve Lodin serves as the Vice President of Information Security at Sallie Mae, where he has held various leadership roles in cybersecurity. He has extensive experience in the field, having worked with organizations such as Roche Diagnostics and the Information Systems Security Association.
Work at Sallie Mae
Steve Lodin currently serves as Vice President of Information Security at Sallie Mae, a position he has held since 2023. He has a comprehensive background in cybersecurity within the organization, having previously worked as Senior Director of Cybersecurity Operations from 2017 to 2023 and as Director of Cybersecurity Operations from 2014 to 2016. His responsibilities include leading the Identity and Access Management team, focusing on role-based access control and access certification processes in Amazon AWS. Lodin is also a member of the corporate GenAI working group and is actively involved in driving the Zero Trust journey, implementing strategies such as multi-factor authentication and microsegmentation.
Professional Experience in Cybersecurity
Before his tenure at Sallie Mae, Steve Lodin held various significant roles in cybersecurity. He worked at Roche Diagnostics as Head of Global IT Security and Global CISO from 2001 to 2004, and as Director of North America Product IT Security from 2004 to 2008. Additionally, he served as Manager of Information Security at Roche Diagnostics from 1999 to 2001. Lodin also co-founded Pondurance LLC, where he worked as a consultant from 2011 to 2012. His experience includes leadership positions at Forsythe and the Ohio River Valley Chapter of the Cloud Security Alliance.
Education and Expertise
Steve Lodin holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from North Dakota State University, where he studied from 1983 to 1988. He also earned a Master's degree in Computer Science from Purdue University, studying from 1994 to 1996. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in information security and cybersecurity operations.
Involvement with Professional Organizations
Lodin has been actively involved in professional organizations related to information security. He served as a board member for the Central Indiana Chapter of the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) from 2011 to 2019. He is currently the Board Treasurer for the Ohio River Valley Chapter of the Cloud Security Alliance, a role he has held since 2020. Additionally, he has been part of the Indianapolis CISO Executive Summit Governing Board at Evanta, a Gartner Company, since 2013.
Achievements in Cybersecurity Initiatives
Throughout his career, Steve Lodin has contributed to various cybersecurity initiatives. At Sallie Mae, he has been instrumental in implementing the External Attack Security Management (ASM) within the Cybersecurity team. His leadership in the Threat & Vulnerability Management team includes overseeing the Corporate Security Exceptions process. Lodin's selection for Sallie Mae's Leadership Program (LEAP) highlights his commitment to professional development in the field.