Rune Linchausen Skar

Rune Linchausen Skar is a seasoned professional in the field of information security, currently serving as Special Advisor Cyber Security at Norges Bank since November 2010. Prior roles at Norges Bank include Head of IT Security Section, Head of Security Management Section, and Senior Adviser Information Security. Rune's experience also encompasses a role as Information Security Specialist at Storebrand ASA from 2008 to November 2010, and serving as a Computer Network Defence Officer at the Norwegian Armed Forces from May 2001 to April 2008. Earlier military experience includes various positions within signals and electronic warfare from January 1993 to June 1999. Rune Linchausen Skar holds a Master of Science in Information Security from Gjøvik University College and a Bachelor in Information Technology from the University of Agder and Queensland University of Technology. Additional education includes training at the Norwegian Air Force War Academy and the Norwegian Army Signal Corps Officers' training school.