WAUSA, Wis.--John Saley has been named Vice President of Information Security at Connexus Credit Union.
As a new member of the Business Technology management team, Saley will lead strategic security planning to prioritize defense initiatives, coordinate the evaluation, deployment, and management of current and future security technologies, and design and oversee disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
“Establishing a strategic, talented, and innovative Business Technology team is incredibly important for Connexus to remain competitive and forward-thinking in the financial services landscape,” said Reggie Swanigan, Chief Technology Officer at Connexus. “John joins Connexus as a leader that complements our team with a fresh perspective, extensive knowledge, and valuable experience that will take Business Technology to the next level as Connexus continues to grow.”
A Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) and GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC), Saley brings over three decades of experience in information technology to Connexus with his last ten years spent leading security teams in the regulated banking and healthcare insurance industries. He has implemented Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) and Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) programs and specializes in risk management, regulatory compliance, network security, and data security.
“With the impressive growth Connexus has been experiencing and the organizational commitment to information security, there couldn’t be a more exciting time to join the Business Technology team,” stated Saley. “I look forward to working with the highly engaged team and leadership to develop a strategic plan that will build upon the existing controls and ensure that the confidentiality and integrity of member data is properly protected against current and future threats.”