Faith M. Heikkila, Ph.D., CISM, FIP, CIPM, CIPP-US, ABCP is an accomplished information security and privacy professional. Dr. Heikkila earned her Ph.D. in Information Systems from Nova Southeastern University specializing in Information Assurance. Her Ph.D. Dissertation – “An Analysis of the Impact of Information Security Policies on Computer Security Breaches in Law Firms” was selected as the Distinguished Ph.D. Dissertation in Information Systems. In December 2010, Dr. Heikkila received the Grand Valley State University Distinguished Alumna Award.
Dr. Heikkila is the InfraGard National Members Alliance, Inc. Secretary Emeritus, an FBI public/private critical infrastructure protection program. Dr. Heikkila previously served as the InfraGard Michigan Members Alliance, Inc. President and subsequently the Chairman of the Board. Dr. Heikkila is the author of information security and e-discovery published articles. Dr. Heikkila is widely recognized as a subject matter expert in e-discovery, data privacy, information security, information security policies and procedures, computer security breaches, vendor management, HIPAA, HITECH Act regulatory compliance, financial regulatory compliance laws, PCI DSS compliance, state data breach notification laws, and vendor management. In recognition of her authority in this burgeoning field, Dr. Heikkila’s expertise is globally sought through publications, invited lectures/presentations, and in organizing regional conferences.