Data Security Expert Eric D. Harris Named Managing Director for Stroz Friedberg's Dallas Office

Top Quote Data security expert Eric D. Harris has been named managing director for Stroz Friedberg's Dallas office. Harris, former assistant GC at Heartland Payment Systems, supervises digital forensics, cyber-crime investigations and e-discovery in criminal, civil, regulatory and internal corporate matters. End Quote
  • Dallas, TX (1888PressRelease) January 27, 2011 - International digital forensics, cyber-crime response, and electronic discovery firm Stroz Friedberg is pleased to announce the addition of data-intrusion expert Eric D. Harris as Managing Director in the firm's Dallas office.

    In his new position at Stroz Friedberg, Mr. Harris supervises digital forensics, cyber-crime investigations and e-discovery in criminal, civil, regulatory, and internal corporate matters. His extensive experience in preventing and responding to data intrusion incidents has made him a trusted adviser to top executives, corporate counsel and law firms.

    In his previous position as Assistant General Counsel at Princeton, N.J.-based Heartland Payment Systems, Mr. Harris played a key role in the investigation and resolution of one of the largest data breaches ever reported. He also handled claims by card brand associations and class-action plaintiffs in addition to providing guidance in state and federal regulatory inquiries.

    Mr. Harris previously worked as Legal and Compliance Vice President for Morris Plains, N.J.-based Fiserv EFT, where he advanced Fiserv's interests in the TJX data breach, which is believed to have affected thousands of consumers' credit card information.

    "Eric's real world experience responding to major data breaches and computer intrusions makes him a perfect fit at our firm and a valuable asset for our clients," says Stroz Friedberg Executive Managing Director and Deputy General Counsel Erin Nealy Cox, who heads the firm's Dallas offices.

    Mr. Harris earned his B.A. with departmental honors from Gettysburg College before earning his law degree from Albany Law School of Union University. He studied international law in Beijing, Tokyo and Madrid. He remains active in the Association of Corporate Counsel, its Dallas-Fort Worth chapter, and the Texas General Counsel Forum.

    About Stroz Friedberg, LLC

    Stroz Friedberg is the leading global consulting firm for managing digital risk and uncovering digital evidence. The company specializes in digital and mobile device forensics, electronic discovery, data breach response, anti-money laundering, and cyber and traditional investigations. Working at the cutting edge of law, policy, and technology, the company provides technical assistance and strategic advice to help clients effectively manage electronic information. Learn more about the firm's capabilities and experience at www.strozfriedberg.com.

    For more information, contact Stroz Friedberg Chief Marketing Officer Pamela Siegel at 212.981.6546.

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