Steve Jensen joins Scottrade’s leadership team to lead company’s cybersecurity strategy
ST. LOUIS, April 15, 2015 – Scottrade, Inc. today announced Steve Jensen has joined the firm as its chief information security officer (CISO).
Jensen will be responsible for leading the ongoing development and execution of the company's cybersecurity strategy which includes oversight of Scottrade's client data, monetary assets, information and reputation. He will serve as a member of the Enterprise Leadership Team.
"Steve brings with him more than 25 years of experience and deep expertise in overseeing IT security," said Riney. "His expertise and leadership will help Scottrade continue its serious commitment to protecting our business and our clients."
Jensen joins Scottrade following four years serving as CISO for Ameriprise Financial. In addition to his CISO role at Ameriprise, Jensen was CISO at Carlson Wagonlit Travel and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota. He also served as the Vice President of Information Security Services for U.S. Bank and the Director of Global Security at Ecolab. He has extensive experience in identity and access management, threat and vulnerability management, IT risk and compliance management, business continuity planning and disaster recovery.
"I am delighted to join Scottrade in this role," said Jensen. "I look forward to continuing the commitment that Scottrade has to ensuring the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information through an effective cyber-security program."
Jensen's specific areas of oversight include Information Security, Business Continuity, IT Risk Governance and Privacy/Data Governance.
Jensen holds a B.A. in Computer Science from the University of Minnesota. He is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), a Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), and also holds the Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) designation and a Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Series 99.
About Scottrade, Inc.
A leading investing services company founded in 1980, Scottrade’s mission is to improve lives by helping people overcome barriers to financial success. Through a large, nationwide branch network, Scottrade partners with millions of clients, offering them the solutions and support they need to take control of their long-term investing and trading needs. To learn more about the company awarded “Highest in Investor Satisfaction With Self-Directed Services” in the J.D. Power 2014 U.S. Self-Directed Investor Satisfaction StudySM, visit about.scottrade.com, www.scottrade.com or talk to us via social media. Member FINRA/SIPC.
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