H&R Block names Phillip Miller as Chief Information Security Officer
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H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) has appointed Phillip Miller as the new Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), effective March 31, 2025. Miller brings over 15 years of executive security experience across retail, manufacturing, and technology sectors.
Miller's background includes founding Qurple, , and holding CISO positions at NetApp and Brooks Brother. He previously served as a Principal Security Advisor at Amazon Web Services, advising various companies on secure cloud computing and compliance strategies. Miller is the author of 'Hacking Success' and holds a UK law degree and CISSP certification.
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- Strategic hire strengthens cybersecurity leadership with experienced executive
- Addition of CISO with diverse industry experience across retail, manufacturing, and technology sectors
- Enhanced security expertise for financial services and client data protection
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KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB), a leading provider of global tax preparation, financial products and small business solutions, today announced that Phillip Miller will join the company as the new Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) as of March 31.
"We are thrilled to welcome Phillip to our leadership team," said Dara Redler, Chief Legal and Administrative Officer. "His extensive experience and innovative approach to information security will be invaluable as we continue to prioritize protecting our clients."
Miller brings over 15 years of executive security experience across retail, manufacturing, and technology sectors. Miller has built and maintained strategic programs for companies to meet security, legal, privacy and regulatory frameworks.
Most recently, Phillip founded Qurple, LLC, where he served as an advisor and consultant for numerous companies. Prior to that, he held Vice President/Chief Information Security Officer roles at NetApp and Brooks Brother. Miller has also served as a Principal Security Advisor at Amazon Web Services where he advised financial services, health services, financial technology, and investment management companies on secure cloud computing and compliance strategies.
Miller is the author of "Hacking Success," a book on information security policy and artificial intelligence. He holds a UK law degree, is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), and actively participates in privacy, ethics, and technology law forums.
About H&R Block
H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB) provides help and inspires confidence in its clients and communities everywhere through global tax preparation services, financial products, and small-business solutions. The company blends digital innovation with human expertise and care as it helps people get the best outcome at tax time and also be better with money using its mobile banking app, Spruce. Through Block Advisors and Wave, the company helps small-business owners thrive with year-round bookkeeping, payroll, advisory, and payment processing solutions. For more information, visit H&R Block News.
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