Norton Brings in Adam Palmer as New Cybersecurity Advisor
Norton from Symantec (NASQAQ: SYMC) has appointed Adam Palmer as Norton Lead Cybersecurity Advisor. Palmer is a former cyber crime prosecutor and legal director for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). He has pioneered efforts at cyber crime law and enforcement.
In his new duties at Norton, Palmer will help to promote educational efforts by developing awareness campaigns that educate the public on cyber threats. Additionally, he will spearhead outreach to law enforcement organizations and provide Internet users with effective tips for staying safe online.
“Adam Palmer is a proven leader in the fight against cybercriminals and a powerful addition to our team,” said Janice Chaffin, Group President of Symantec’s Consumer Business Unit. “Adam will work directly with our product teams, law enforcement and others in the industry to arm consumers with the truth about cybercrime and help make the Internet a safer place.”
Palmer formerly served at .ORG Top Level Domain Registry. While there, his cybersecurity program was named one of the major online security successes of 2009 by the Anti Phishing Working Group (APWG). He has served as an instructor in cybercrime prosecution related courses for the National District Attorney’s Association (NDAA), the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG), and The National Law Center for Children (NLC), in addition to teaching the first Internet Crimes Against Children course ever taught at the law school level, through the University of Mississippi Law School.
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