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Mike Priest

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SVP, Chief Information Security Officer at Globe Life
📍 McKinney, Texas, United States

Mike Priest is the SVP and Chief Information Security Officer at Globe Life, bringing over 20 years of experience in IT and cybersecurity. He is an expert in designing business-aligned security strategies and holds a Masters degree in Cybersecurity from the University of Maryland. He is known for translating complex technical risk into clear, actionable insights for leadership.

Outside of his direct security responsibilities, Mike shows a commitment to corporate social responsibility by actively promoting and participating in company-sponsored charity events. He also values collaboration and learning within his industry, frequently engaging with peers at conferences to discuss emerging security trends and best practices.

He is a vocal advocate for using a threat-based approach to anticipate and mitigate high-impact cyber incidents.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
SVP, Chief Information Security Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
McKinney, Texas, United States
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Cyber Exposure Management
He presents on leveraging a threat-based approach to better anticipate and mitigate risks that could lead to significant cyber incidents.
Cybersecurity Governance
Emphasizes the critical need for a structured governance model that aligns with business objectives to successfully manage cybersecurity risk.
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Career

Work history

2-2023
SVP, Chief Information Security Officer
Globe Life
2019
Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer
Globe Life
6-2016 - 2019
Sr Director of Information Security
Globe Life
1-2014 - 6-2016
Director of IT Security
Globe Life
4-2009 - 1-2014
Lead Associate
Booz Allen Hamilton
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Education
2009 - 2014
Master's Degree
University of Maryland Global Campus
2005 - 2008
Bachelor's Degree
Columbia Union College
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