Ralph Spencer Poore

Ralph Spencer Poore is an experienced professional in the field of information assurance and cryptography, currently serving as a Member and Contractor at Employ HR Pro, LLC, since January 2022. With a long-standing association dating back to 1984 with the Accredited Standards Committee X9, Inc., Ralph holds the title of Member Emeritus and has historically represented various committees. Ralph is also a member of ISACA since 1986 and has recently retired from the role of Associate Director at PCI Security Standards Council, where responsibilities included leading the development of emerging standards. Previous roles include Treasurer for the Information Assurance Consortium, Chief Cryptologist at Cryptographic Assurance Services, and member of various advisory boards, all contributing to extensive expertise in information security standards and practices. Ralph holds a Master’s degree and a Bachelor's degree from Texas Christian University, fostering a solid educational background in psychology, physics, and computer science.