Modica will be responsible for all levels of security, from operations to IT to facilities. BJC, a non-profit healthcare integrated delivery organization, has hired Matthew Modica for the newly created role of chief information security officer (CISO). In this role, Modica will oversee BJC’s enterprise-wide information security management program. He will be responsible for the strategic direction, planning and implementation of enterprise IT systems, business operations and facility defenses against security breaches and vulnerability issues. BJC’s 32-person IS security team will report to Modica.Modica, a 19-year veteran as a strategic and collaborative information security leader, joins BJC on June 12. He currently serves as vice president of global client security in charge of managing security-related activity at EQUIFAX in St. Louis. Earlier, he held information services leadership roles at Express Scripts Inc. and Edward Jones Investments.Modica holds a bachelor of science degree in industrial technology from Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Mo. He is a certified information security manager (CISM) and holds a project management professional (PMP) certification. He serves on the St. Louis CISO board, CyberSecurity advisory committee for Southeast Missouri State University, and the SecureWorld St. Louis steering committee. Related content feature What it takes to be a malware analyst The proliferation of ransomware and other attacks has increased demand for experts who can analyze how the software works and devise a response. By Bob Violino Jun 15, 2017 7 mins Careers IT Leadership Security news New CISO Chris McDaniels to help drive Mosaic451’s cybersecurity practice The US Air Force veteran brings deep experience in cyber defense and emergency response. By Michael Nadeau May 23, 2017 2 mins IT Leadership Security news Veristor hires Jackie Groark as director, security/CISO Groark, an expert in threat detection and intelligence, will lead the company’s security practice. By Michael Nadeau May 17, 2017 2 mins IT Leadership Security news OPAQ Networks gains John Terrill as CISO after acquisition Drawbridge Networks CEO Terrill stays on with OPAQ as its chief information security officer after it acquired his company. By Michael Nadeau May 10, 2017 2 mins Cloud Security IT Leadership 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