Shirley C. Payne

Shirley Payne is Director for IT Security and Policy at the University of Virginia. In this capacity she focuses on the continuous enhancement of information technology policies and security of the university's diverse and decentralized computing environment. She works in partnership with units and individuals across the university to formulate policies, assess security risk, establish strategic direction, provide security education and training, implement security safeguards, track security incidents, develop business continuity plans, and related activities. She has many years of experience in information technology, most of which has been in higher education. She holds a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Winthrop University and a master's degree in Management Information Systems from the University of Virginia.