Paul Love

Paul Love has earned a reputation as a strategic, results-oriented Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) with expertise in strategically orchestrating enterprise-wide security efforts. A thought leader with multiple publications and presentations to his name, he has achieved resounding success with industry leaders like Microsoft, E&Y, and Freddie Mac. Easily able to solve complex problems in simple, sustainable ways while building information security (IS) as a business capability, Paul ensures that companies and clients alike enjoy the best possible results.

Since 2017, Paul has committed himself to establishing a best-in-class IS function as the CISO with Co-Op Financial. Focusing on optimal budget utilization and effective integration of cutting-edge techniques and technologies, he built IS policies, metrics, and programs to deliver on lofty organizational goals. As an expert in speaking in clear business terms to drive coordination with executive leadership and board members, he has fostered continuous business growth while effectively and consistently mitigating risk.

A proud USMC veteran, Paul is known for his work ethic and dedication, as demonstrated by his extensive training and academic qualifications. He possesses a Master of Science in Network Security from Capitol College, and recently undertook “Cyber security: Managing Risk in the Information Age” with the Harvard Extension School. Paul is currently a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) candidate in the field of Information Systems. In his free time, he enjoys running, reading about marketing and process improvement as well as anything related to computers.

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pclove

Co-Author - Visible Ops Security, Beginning Unix, Hardening Linux, Hardening Network Security, Global Technology Audit Guide-15: Information Security Governance (Internal Institute of Auditors) and the IT Audit Checklist: Privacy and Data Protection.

Contributing Author - Hacking Knoppix, Linux Bible, 2005 Edition and Enterprise Information Security and Privacy.