Anyone involved with Microsoft technologies is also elbows deep into all things security. Sadly, the security industry recently lost one of its icons, Jim Wade. This guest blog was submitted by Randy Sanovic, CISSP-ISSAP, ISSMP, chairman of the board for the security education organization (ISC)2. Sanovic writes:
“The information security profession lost one of its biggest proponents recently with the death of Jim Wade Oct. 31. I worked alongside Jim for many years as a fellow member of the (ISC)2 board and saw him selflessly offering his time and expertise to countless professional organizations.
“Jim served as president of our board from 2000-2003 and most recently was our treasurer. In those formative years of our organization and the profession, Jim’s quiet leadership was instrumental in making (ISC)² the premier organization it is today. During his tenure, the number of Certified Information Systems Security Professionals (CISSPs) grew from around 3,000 to more than 20,000, and gained a host of prestigious clients from around the world.
“Jim’s illustrious information security career included such honors as election to the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) 2004 Hall of Fame and positions as Executive Director of I-4, Past President of the International Board of ISSA, CSO for the Federal Reserve, and CISO for KeyBank, one of the largest financial institutions in the U.S. Prior to his career in corporate America, Jim served in the U.S. Army for 20 years, where he became a U.S. Military Intelligence Special Agent.
“In recognition for his lifelong contributions to the advancement of the information security profession, the (ISC)² board honored Jim with our most prestigious award, the (ISC)² Harold F. Tipton Award, in recognition of his distinguished information security career. Jim knew of the award before he passed away, and was pleased.
“The information security community has lost a real champion and gentleman, and those of us who knew him will miss him deeply. His career stands as an example of integrity, honor and dedication for all those who follow in his footsteps.”
For more information about the Harold F. Tipton Award, click here.
