Mari FRank Interviews Rick D’Angona Chief Security Officer of Experian at Data Protection Summit

ick D'Angona is Chief Information Security Officer for Experian Americas. Rick has overall responsibility for information security strategies across Experian business units. He works to bridge the gap between the technical aspects of information security and executive management by providing guidance on best practice compliance controls as a way to support corporate objectives. He presents to Experian audiences around the United States and collaborates with the Experian UK team to continually improve the application of information security principles to the rapidly changing business environment. Rick was a featured speaker at the 5th World Consumer Credit Reporting Conference held in Capetown, South Africa in October, 2006. Rick joined Experian in January 2005 after serving as Vice President of Corporate Information Security at State Street Corporation where his responsibilities included governing the implementation of security controls for the world's largest custodian of mutual funds. Prior to joining State Street he was Director of Online Brokerage for Fidelity Investments, responsible for enhancing the electronic distribution channels to increase sales revenues and minimize costs. He was involved in all aspects of the process including targeted marketing campaigns, regulatory compliance and print/mail fulfillment. Rick has more than 25 years experience in information systems management, application development and design and is now meeting the significant challenge of providing security solutions for Experian.