When did Phillip Miller become CISO of H&R Block?

The appointment was announced in the week of March 24, 2025, per SecurityWeek Industry Moves. The record holds the announcement, not a start date.

Is Phillip Miller still the CISO of H&R Block?

The newest source the record holds for this seat is the appointment announced in the week of March 24, 2025. It holds no later verification, so it does not state who holds the seat today.

Where did Phillip Miller work before H&R Block?

Before the appointment, Phillip Miller was Founder at Qurple, according to the announcement (SecurityWeek Industry Moves).

Executive record

Phillip Miller

Career profile: Phillip Miller on CISO Spotlights ↗

Phillip Miller was named Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at H&R Block. The appointment was announced in the week of March 24, 2025, per SecurityWeek Industry Moves.

Before the appointment: Founder at Qurple, per the same source.

The record holds no later verification of the seat.

1 tracked move on the Wire · Updated September 26, 2026

Career timeline

Every move the record holds for Phillip Miller, newest first, with the earlier roles the announcements name.

week of March 24, 2025· Appointment
Named Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at H&R Block
Source: SecurityWeek Industry Moves (week of 2025-03-24) ↗ · Move record
Before March 2025· Earlier role
Founder at Qurple
Named in the announcement of the H&R Block appointment · Source: SecurityWeek Industry Moves (week of 2025-03-24) ↗

The appointment

Announced week of March 24, 2025 · Source: SecurityWeek Industry Moves (week of 2025-03-24) ↗ · Move record

H&R Block announced that Phillip Miller will join the company as its new Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer effective March 31. Miller founded cybersecurity consulting firm Qurple and previously held VP and CISO roles at NetApp and Brooks Brothers.

The company: H&R Block

Sector: Financial Services
Region: North America
Company record: Who runs security at H&R Block: 1 confirmed move on the record
Annual report: Cybersecurity section of the fiscal 2026 Form 10-K, filed August 14, 2026
Board oversight: Named in the filing: Audit Committee.

Appointed in the same period

Other security chiefs in Financial Services whose appointment was announced within 90 days of Phillip Miller's, nearest first. The Financial Services bench

April 4, 2025
Jim Hart, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Paymentology
week of May 19, 2025
Jeremy Koppen, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Equifax
May 27, 2025
Robert Thomas, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Relm Insurance
week of June 2, 2025
Laura Deaner, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Depository Trust Clearing Corporation (DTCC)
June 4, 2025
Azeem Bashir, Group Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Apex Group

Record facts

Moves on the record: 1 confirmed move, each with its source
On the record since: September 26, 2026
Financial Services in 2026: 42 security-leadership appointments announced in the sector on the record

Questions about Phillip Miller

When did Phillip Miller become CISO of H&R Block?: The appointment was announced in the week of March 24, 2025, per SecurityWeek Industry Moves. The record holds the announcement, not a start date.
Is Phillip Miller still the CISO of H&R Block?: The newest source the record holds for this seat is the appointment announced in the week of March 24, 2025. It holds no later verification, so it does not state who holds the seat today.
Where did Phillip Miller work before H&R Block?: Before the appointment, Phillip Miller was Founder at Qurple, according to the announcement (SecurityWeek Industry Moves).

Sources

1.SecurityWeek Industry Moves (week of 2025-03-24) ↗: the appointment at H&R Block, week of March 24, 2025
2.SEC EDGAR: Form 10-K, fiscal 2026 ↗: the company's cybersecurity disclosure
3.CISO Spotlights career profile ↗: a fuller career profile on a sister site

This record begins with CISO Tribune's tracking in 2026.

Related guides

CISO Podcasts: The Shows That Interview Sitting Security Leaders
Four active podcasts interview sitting CISOs: CISO Series Podcast, Defense in Depth, The New CISO and Risky Business Features. Hosts, cadence, sponsors.
CISO, CSO, VP of Security, Head of Security: What the Titles Mean and What the Record Shows
A chief information security officer (CISO) owns information security. A chief security officer (CSO) usually adds physical security and investigations.
How to Become a CISO: Career Path, Experience and Certifications
There is no CISO degree and no single route to the seat. What the certification bodies, career guides and CISO Tribune's own record show about the path: typical prior roles, the certifications that actually come up, and how long it takes.