Shirley C. Payne

Shirley Payne is Assistant VP for Information Security, Policy, and Records 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 also oversees the university's electronic and physical records management program. She has thirty-eight 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.