Laura Peterson

Laura Peterson has a diverse work experience in the field of Information Security and Technology. Laura is currently working at Quality Bicycle Products as the Director of Cybersecurity and Infrastructure. In this role, they are responsible for the overall Information Security program and the Infrastructure team. Laura partners with all areas of IT to improve the security posture and identifies risks to recommend and implement solutions.

Prior to this, Laura worked at InComm Payments as the Director of Enterprise Security. Here, they provided Information Security services management and identified risks within the InComm Incentives Program. Laura also managed the risk posture, regulatory compliance assurance, and coordinated business unit-level security plans.

Laura also has experience at Starkey Hearing Technologies, where they held the position of Leader of IT Security and Privacy and Data Protection Officer. In this role, they managed a team responsible for all aspects of security and privacy, including governance, risk, and compliance. Laura advised senior leaders on security implementations and collaborated with various functions in the company to emphasize the importance of privacy and security.

Prior to Starkey Hearing Technologies, Laura worked at MoneyGram International in various roles, including Senior Director of Information Security. Laura established the Global Cyber Loss Prevention and Insider Threat Program and managed a team to identify and implement controls for financial risk.

Earlier in their career, Laura gained experience at Retek Information Systems, Inc as a Software Engineer IV, where they developed technical and functional requirements and resolved SQL and Java performance issues.

Overall, Laura Peterson has a strong background in Information Security, with experience in leadership roles and a focus on risk management and regulatory compliance.

Laura Peterson has a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Information Systems (MIS) and Computer and Information Sciences from Minnesota State University, Mankato. Laura obtained this degree, however, the specific start and end dates are not provided. Following their undergraduate studies, they attended Hamline University from 2014 to 2016 and earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on International Business. In addition to their formal education, Laura Peterson has also obtained several certifications. In July 2019, they became a Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT) through the IAPP - International Association of Privacy Professionals. In August 2018, they obtained the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification from isc2.