Marnie Wilking joins application-aware workload protection company Virsec as an Advisor and Board Participant. Wilking is a proven thought leader in cybersecurity who has directed information security and multi-discipline risk management programs for more than 18 years, providing a unique set of skills and experience to manage operational risks among diverse businesses. She currently serves as Global Head of Security and Technology Risk Management at Wayfair. Previously, Wilking held the role of CISO at Orion Health.
"In today's growing threat environment, it is imperative that organizations focus on adopting new methods to ensure the protection of their assets and infrastructure. Conventional tools were designed to address yesterday's challenges, and we can no longer afford to rely on these antiquated approaches," Wilking said. "I am steadfast in my support of Virsec's approach to solving security challenges because I believe the company's approach is the future of cybersecurity protection."
Throughout her career, Wilking was Sr. Director of Security Compliance for Early Warning, and Information Security Officer for Wells Fargo's Mortgage division. She holds the CISSP, CISA, and CISM designations and is a member of the Phoenix chapters of ISSA and ISACA and the CISO Advisory Council for the ISSA CISO Executive Forum. She holds an MBA in Technology Management from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Statistics from Miami University.