In October, 2021, Rich Owen talked about information security and the “Goldmine that Information Represents” .
Rich Owen has over 50 years of experience in the field of information protection. He is a past International President of the Information Systems Security Association and a member of the Information Security Hall of Fame. His background includes:
- A decade serving in the US Army Security Agency (in conjunction with NSA).
- Computer Security Official at Mission Operations, Johnson Space Center, NASA.
- Worked with the Texas Attorney General’s Office to design and activate an information protection program. Chief Information Security Officer and Virtual Information Security Officer for Optimal Information Security Services, Inc.
- Director of Security for Early Warning Services, LLC. (EWS), a private company, co-owned by seven of the larger US Banks.
- Chief Information Security Officerfor American Traffic Solutions, Inc. (aka; “the red-light camera people”).
Currently, Rich is CEO of Johnny Security Seed, LLC. As a Cyber Security Consultant, he is helping individuals and companies protect their information.
One great love of his is writing and as an author, Rich Owen has begun a series of books to promote an interest in Cyber Security for today’s youth.