
His job with Sony as Chief Information Security Officer will make him responsible for cyber security throughout the company.
This, of course, comes months after multiple serious data breaches. The biggest attack targeted the PlayStation Network and resulted in personal information, including credit card numbers and CCV codes, being stolen.
Another compromised details of several million Sony Online Entertainment customers.
Making matters worse. Sony tarnished their reputation further with multiple bungled attempts to get their services back online.
No doubt they hope Reitinger's reputation will improve stockholder and consumer confidence. Given the company's size, any actual change will no doubt take a lot of time, effort, and money.