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Harold F. Tipton (c. 1923 –  Friday, March 16, 2012) known as "Hal", was an American, resident of Villa Park, California best known for his work in the field of information security. He was the President of (ISC)²; the Director of Computer Security for Rockwell International, position he held for 15 years until his retirement from Rockwell in 1994; President of the Los Angeles Chapter for Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) in 1984. From 1987 to 1989 he served as the President of the national organization of ISSA as well as the Chair for all (ISC)² certifications. He was a member of the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST); Taylor & Francis Group ; Computer and Telecommunication Security Council, and the National Research Council Secure Systems Study Committee (for the National Academy of Science). He received a bachelor of science in engineering from the U.S. Naval Academy, a master's degree in personnel administration from George Washington University, and a certificate in computer science from the University of California, Irvine.

Life and Career
He was a frequent speaker at all major information security conferences, including: Computer Security Institute, ISSA Annual Working Conference, Computer Security Workshop, MIS Conference, AIS Security for Space Operations, DOE Computer Security Conference, National Computer Security Conference, IIA Security Conference, EDPAA, UCCEL, Security and Audit Users Conference, and Industrial Security Awareness Conference. Hal also conducted and participated in information security seminars for (ISC)², Frost & Sullivan, UCI, CSULB, Systems Exchange Seminars, and the Institute for International Research. He also served on SC Magazine's editorial advisory board. In 1989, Hal co-founded (ISC)², the organization which trains and certifies information security professionals for the CISSP.

Military career
Hal was a fighter pilot for the US Navy.

Death and Memorial
The Harold F. Tipton Memorial Scholarship was established through the support of (ISC)² members and CRC Press, member of the Taylor & Francis Group, to provide passionate, aspiring information security professionals with a pathway into the information security profession. CRC Press stated that is a proud sponsor of the Harold F. Tipton Memorial Scholarship and that Hal was 'instrumental in helping to develop our information security publishing program, which grew from the information security management handbooks he edited. Having a scholarship to memorialize him will ensure that his life and work won't be forgotten or diminished.' In a statment posted on their website, (ISC)² stated: "His career had an immeasurably positive impact on thousands of infosec professionals around the world, encompassing 35 years of passionate, selfless dedication to the information security profession and furthering the (ISC)² mission." After creating the 'Harold F. Tipton Lifetime Achievement Award' in 2001, (ISC)² stated: "We named the award after Hal for his vision and leadership for founding the information security profession and to recognize him for his unselfish service and training of new generations of information security professionals." Information Systems Security Association stated that: "Hal had a profound impact on our association, our global community and our profession; through his tireless efforts, his dedication to our community, and lasting elements, such as his book, the Information Security Managment Handbook, Hal's legacy has been imprinted on a great many areas within our profession." Another tribute from Wyndham Worldwide in the form of a letter to SC Magazine stated: "In a society that celebrates personalities who are famous for just being famous, Hal Tipton served as a counterpoint, as someone who made tremendous contributions that benefitted many. A man of depth, substance and morals, Hal would prefer to stay behind the scenes than to grab the spotlight for himself. Hal was a very noble person, the world is a better place because of him, and he will be missed." Another firm, Expanding Security, which trains management and information security professionals, stated through one of its representatives: "When I am working on a new security presentation, I ask myself WWHS - What Would Hal Say, and then I would call him. I am really sad that I cannot call him anymore. He was the voice of moderation and reason. He would listen, pause and make a simple statment that brought me back to the basics of confidentiality, integrity and availability. I have had great conversations with Hal about information security, about what it means to keep the mission on track." (ISC)² also created a forum in his memory which can be found here.

Legacy and Influence
Often referred to as the 'George Washington of information security' or the 'grandfather of CISSP', Hal's work with (ISC)² as its CBK comittee chair, past president, chief instructor and ambassador, was key to the formation not only of (ISC)², but the information security profession. In the words of some of the people who have worked with Hal: "Perhaps the greatest tribute we can give a person is the measure of the impact they have had on lives around them; the way they affected and encouraged their friends; touched and influenced their family and made the world a better place". "He was indeed the Grand Gentleman of Information Security; setting a standard that none other can attain; of nobility, grace and selfless work Hal was a man of his era that defined the world of information security, saw it borne from the ashes of the past and embraced the opportunities of the present." "The entire profession is indebted to Hal for his work on the CISSP CBK. He was an original and deep thiker, an enterprising individual and at the same time an easygoing person with a great sense of humor."

Honors and Awards

 * Computer Security Institute "Lifetime Achievement Award" in 1994
 * Harold F. Tipton Lifetime Achievement Award in 2001
 * ISSA Hall of Fame in 2000
 * ISSA Honor Roll in 2001
 * (ISC)² Founders Award in 2009