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David Neuman: The CISO position and keeping the cloud safe
This article is part of the Information Security issue of February 2018, Vol. 20, No. 1
When it comes to cloud adoption, protection of information and physical resources is a top concern of CIOs and CISOs. Just ask David Neuman, the vice president and CISO of multi-cloud service provider Rackspace Inc. In the CISO position, Neuman oversees the managed cloud provider's security initiatives, working with staff from all aspects of the global operation -- 11 data centers providing services in 121 countries. The company, based in Windcrest, Texas, has more than 6,000 employees (Rackers), the majority in the United States. "Most industries are on a journey. They want to see infrastructure as more of a commodity that they can optimize for cost and effectiveness," Neuman said. "Many of them have heavy workloads, like Oracle and SAP, that drive them, and they need expertise; that is our sweet spot." Neuman rose up through the U.S. Air Force enlisted ranks, becoming a noncommissioned officer with global responsibilities before advancing to the CISO position in the private sector. He holds a master's degree in national ...
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David Neuman: The CISO position and keeping the cloud safe
The Rackspace CISO joined the enlisted ranks in the Air Force, eventually becoming an officer with global responsibilities before moving to the private sector.
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