Becky Palmer

Becky Palmer is a seasoned information security professional serving as Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at National Life Group since 2020. In 2023, Becky took on the role of Vice Chair and Founding Advisory Board Program Chair for DallasCISO, a prominent peer leadership network for chief information security officers in North Texas. Prior to these positions, Becky held the role of Deputy CISO at CDW from 2016 to 2020, managing global information security practices, including strategic planning, risk assessments, and incident response. Becky's extensive experience also includes a 20-year tenure at United Airlines, where notable positions included Director of IT Security Systems and Manager of Identity & Access Management, overseeing various security initiatives and application development teams. Becky holds a Master’s degree in Engineering Management from Northwestern University and a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University.