Phil Harris

Phil Harris, CISSP, CCSK, serves as the Research Director for Governance, Risk, and Compliance Services and Software at IDC since May 2021, where responsibilities include developing insights on privacy services and GRC advisory for various stakeholders. Previously, Phil held positions such as Chief Technology Officer at Emagined Security and Senior Cyber Security Strategist at Symantec, focusing on security strategy and program maturity across various industries. Phil's extensive experience encompasses roles as Information Security Consultant and Chief Information Security Officer at organizations like Washington Mutual and Safeway, leveraging over 20 years of expertise in information security and risk management. Academic credentials include a BS in Computer Information Systems from the University of Phoenix and an AS in Computer Programming from the New England Institute of Technology.