Michael Barrett, PayPal Chief Information Security Officer, Joins National Cyber Security Alliance Board

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) today announced that Michael Barrett, Chief Information Security Officer at PayPal, has joined the organization's board of directors.

NCSA is a nonprofit, public-private partnership focused on cybersecurity awareness and education to help a digital citizenry stay safe and secure in an increasingly connected world. It works across government, private, nonprofit and academic organizations toward that mission.

PayPal, the world's leading global online payment company with 87 million active customers, is the third company this year to join NCSA's growing board. PayPal will work alongside board officers from AT&T, ADP, Cisco, EMC, General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems, Google, Lockheed Martin, McAfee, Microsoft, SAIC and Symantec.

"PayPal has deep experience working with consumers and businesses to make sure they have a safe and secure online experience as they make payments and money transfers," said NCSA Executive Director Michael Kaiser. "We are thrilled to welcome Michael Barrett to our board, and NCSA will benefit greatly from his knowledge in keeping citizens safe from financial fraud to more freely enjoy their online experience."

As Chief Information Security Officer, Barrett brings superior experience in security and financial services to the NCSA board. At PayPal, he is responsible for ensuring that the personal and financial information of millions of PayPal customers and 8,000 employees around the world is protected. Prior to joining PayPal's security team in 2006, Barrett served as vice president of security and utility strategy at American Express.

"The security and protection of consumers and their personal information is at the core of PayPal's business," Barrett said. "We are excited to work alongside the NCSA and other members of the board to support its mission to educate citizens about online safety. "

About The National Cyber Security Alliance

The National Cyber Security Alliance is a nonprofit organization. Through collaboration with the government, corporate, non-profit and academic sectors, the mission of the NCSA is to empower a digital citizenry to use the Internet securely and safely protecting themselves and the technology they use and the digital assets we all share. NCSA works to create a culture of cyber security and safety through education and awareness activities.   Visit www.staysafeonline.org for more information.

SOURCE National Cyber Security Alliance

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