Tim Held

Tim Held

CISO | Leader | Father | Mentor | Friend

Global Payments Inc.•Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

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Experience29+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

I’m passionate about helping people protect their information, their finances and ultimately, their families. As Chief Information Security Officer, I’m privileged to lead our Information Security program at U.S. Bank, ensuring we’ve got the right protections in place and using our platform to educate both current and future customers on how to keep their information safe. As a lifelong learner, I’ve always had a great love for education, both as a student, and previously as a professor. Educating both current and future customers on how to stay safe is a top priority of mine, and one in which I take great pride.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Dec 2025–Present· 10 mos
    • Chief Information Security Officer, GlobalCurrent
      Dec 2025–Present
  • May 2010–Dec 2012· 2 yrs 7 mos
    • Adjunct Instructor - College of Information Technology
      May 2010–Dec 2012
  • Dec 2005–Dec 2025· 20 yrs
    • Executive Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer
      2019–Dec 2025
    • Chief Information Security Officer and Senior Vice President
      Dec 2018–Dec 2025
    • SVP, Deputy Chief Information Security Officer
      Dec 2015–Dec 2018
    • Vice President, Cyber Defense, Threat Intelligence, Incident Response
      Aug 2013–Dec 2015
    • Vice President, Cyber Defense Engineering & Operations
      Mar 2012–Aug 2013
    • Senior Manager, Information Security
      Sep 2010–Mar 2012
    • Fraud Service & Security Infrastructure Manager
      Dec 2005–Sep 2010
  • Sep 2003–Dec 2005· 2 yrs 3 mos
    • Senior Information Security Architect - Identity Access Management
      Sep 2003–Dec 2005
  • Mar 2002–Sep 2003· 1 yr 6 mos
    • Principle Security Developer and Network Engineer - Biometrics
      Mar 2002–Sep 2003
    • Senior Network Engineer and 24/7 Support Manager
      1997–Mar 2002
  • 1997–Mar 2002· 5 yrs 2 mos
    • Senior Network Engineer and 24/7 Support Manager
      1997–Mar 2002

Education

Leadership and Management Program Certificate

Wharton Executive Education

Bachelor of Science (BS)

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

University of Phoenix

Advanced Cybersecurity Certificate - Professional Development Program

Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance

Stanford University

Associate of Science (AS)

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

Masters of Science

Security Management - Information Assurance

Colorado Technical University

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Security Operations CenterSOX CompliancyNetwork SecurityTeam LeadershipIT ManagementThought LeadershipRisk ManagementSecurity ManagementThreat & Vulnerability ManagementCybercrimePCI StandardsProgram ManagementSecurityCompianceStrategic PlanningTalent ManagementProblem SolvingSecurity AuditsGLBASecurity Operations Management