LBMC Information Security, a division of LBMC, announces the naming of Jason Riddle as partner.
"Mr. Riddle, CISSP, is an information systems security expert with broad technology expertise and experience with a variety of industries including healthcare, financial services, and retail. Jason has over fifteen years’ experience in the information technology and security fields. He previously served as practice leader for LBMC Managed Security Services LLC, a leading provider of network and enterprise security monitoring and response services," officials said.
“This year has been a tremendous year of growth for LBMC Managed Security Services largely due to Jason’s commitment to not only helping our clients solve problems, but exceeding client expectations,” said Thomas Lewis, partner-in-charge of LBMC Information Security. “From ransomware to advanced social engineering tactics, malicious attacks are at an all-time high and Jason’s expertise has been instrumental in helping clients continuously protect their networks -housing their sensitive data and systems in today’s constantly changing threat environment. It is an honor to welcome Jason as a partner.”
Prior to joining LBMC, Mr Riddle gained practical leadership experience as information security officer for a leading financial services company and electronic payments innovator. During his tenure as their corporate information security officer, he also held the roles of vice president, Infrastructure Services; vice president, IT Product Delivery and Security; and director, IT Security and Compliance. Notable accomplishments included attaining ISO 27001 certification and PCI-DSS compliance for the company.
Mr. Riddle also spent six years with a regional information security consulting firm as a senior consultant performing HIPAA, PCI, and SOX compliance gap analysis and validation consulting, including audit services, policy development and strategic planning; technical security testing, including network vulnerability assessments, application assessments, and penetration testing; security architecture and design consulting; as well as preparing and presenting executive and technical reports.
The early portion of his professional career included positions as network and systems administrator and information security team leader. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy, Submarine Force.