Hillenbrand Industries, Inc., a holding company in the health care and funeral services markets, named Christopher S. Nichols to the position of Director of Information Security, effective January 20, 2003.Nichols oversees the Batesville, Indiana-based company’s information security and technology risk processes. Prior to joining Hillenbrand, Nichols worked in various information security and technology roles for United Airlines, Ernst & Young LLP, A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., and Deutsche Bank NA, where he was the Vice President of Information Security for the Americas.Nichols holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Southeast Missouri State University and a master’s degree in finance from Webster University in St. Louis, MO. Related content feature Top cybersecurity M&A deals for 2023 Fears of recession, rising interest rates, mass tech layoffs, and conservative spending trends are likely to make dealmakers cautious, but an ever-increasing need to defend against bigger and faster attacks will likely keep M&A activity steady in By CSO Staff Sep 22, 2023 24 mins Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions brandpost Unmasking ransomware threat clusters: Why it matters to defenders Similar patterns of behavior among ransomware treat groups can help security teams better understand and prepare for attacks By Joan Goodchild Sep 21, 2023 3 mins Cybercrime news analysis China’s offensive cyber operations support “soft power” agenda in Africa Researchers track Chinese cyber espionage intrusions targeting African industrial sectors. By Michael Hill Sep 21, 2023 5 mins Advanced Persistent Threats Cyberattacks Critical Infrastructure brandpost Proactive OT security requires visibility + prevention You cannot protect your operation by simply watching and waiting. It is essential to have a defense-in-depth approach. By Austen Byers Sep 21, 2023 4 mins Security Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe