SC Media Editorial Intelligence, reviewed by Howard Wolfe

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Howard Wolfe, CISSP, is the Director of Information Security and Vice President at FirstBank. A cybersecurity executive and former U.S. Marine Corps Communications Officer, he brings more than 20 years of experience leading information security, technology risk, and cybersecurity programs across the financial services, healthcare, and government sectors. Howard holds a Master’s degree from the Naval Postgraduate School, serves on the SANS/GIAC Advisory Board, and is recognized for building practical, business-aligned security programs that strengthen organizational resilience and support regulatory compliance.