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nexTier Networks names Former Symantec CISO Dr. Ken Baylor To Executive Team
April 2008 by Emmanuelle Lamandé
nexTier Networks announced that it has appointed Dr. Ken Baylor, most recently the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of Symantec, as vice president of business development.
Dr. Baylor brings more than 16 years of experience leading global IT and security teams with companies such as Symantec and McAfee, where he held executive positions over security initiatives along with functions including product development, internal security operations and alliances. In this new role, Dr. Baylor will concentrate on establishing and furthering strategic alliances that will expand the company’s worldwide market opportunities.
Ken is a recognized security expert, a highly seasoned Information Security executive, and an advisor on security issues to Fortune 500 Companies. Prior to joining nexTier Networks, Ken Baylor served as Symantec’s Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). In this role, Dr. Baylor was responsible for developing and overseeing the Symantec’s global information systems security policies and safeguarding corporate electronic and digital assets. As CISO, Dr. Baylor headed up Symantec’s Information Security department and worked closely with Symantec business units and their internal product groups building out advanced security capabilities across the company’s product lines.
Earlier in his career, Dr. Baylor led a number of strategic initiatives within McAfee, where he was recognized as an expert in Intrusion Prevention Systems and Risk Management. He led efforts in developing strategic alliances and creating the McAfee Service Provider program. Dr. Baylor holds bachelors’ and doctorate degrees in Science from Ireland, a law degree from the UK and an MBA from the University of Texas.
