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Advisor to Nozomi Networks, Former General Motors CISO
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Rich Armour is currently an advisor to Nozomi Networks. Rich was most recently the chief information security officer (CISO) at General Motors. As a senior CISO and technology executive, Rich has deep experience in cybersecurity and information technology leadership and transformation across large global enterprises. Rich has successfully led large scale global information technology transformation initiatives, revitalizing cybersecurity capabilities in complex, global business and industrial control environments. Rich has extensive corporate governance experience having worked directly with the corporate boards of multiple Fortune 50 companies, including audit, risk and cybersecurity committees.

Rich holds a Bachelor of Science degree with a double major in mathematics and computer science from Eastern New Mexico University as well as a Master of Business Administration degree with a concentration in Management of Science, Technology, and Innovation from George Washington University.
Articles by Rich Armour
Overcoming the Challenge of Shorter Certificate Lifespans
Mike Cooper, Founder & CEO of Revocent,  10/15/2020
7 Tips for Choosing Security Metrics That Matter
Ericka Chickowski, Contributing Writer,  10/19/2020
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