Naheed Bleecker

Naheed Bleecker  Senior Manager IT Security, CUNA Mutual Group Naheed Bleecker has been responsible for the security awareness program at CUNA Mutual Group, impacting over 4000 employees at multiple locations.  CUNA Mutual Group offers financial services to over 98% of the credit union marketplace, including cyber security insurance.  The company is a Champion of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) and realizes the importance of securing the most critical endpoint in the organization:  the human.  Ms. Bleecker has coordinated year-long initiatives such as testing, newsletters, and contests.  These efforts culminate in the annual October capstone events in recognition of NCSAM.   She attributes the success of the program to the collaboration with other departments such as Communications, Privacy and Records Management. Ms. Bleecker graduated from the University of Kentucky with a BA in English and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Business Continuity, Security and Risk Management from Boston University.  Ms. Bleecker has over 20 years of experience in information technology, and has worked in a variety of industries.  Her certifications include CISA, PMP, Six Sigma Black Belt and ISO 27001 Lead Implementer.