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Apple VP of Global Security Leaves Following Lost iPhone Investigation

Posted November 4, 2011 at 8:26pm by iClarified · 16002 views
Apple VP of Global Security, John Theriault, has reportedly left the company following yet another lost iPhone prototype crisis that occurred earlier this year, according to 9to5Mac.

Theriault joined Apple in 2007 following over a decade of work at Pfizer Inc. where he served as the Chief Security Officer and as a Vice President. Prior to his professional career in the corporate environment, Theriault was a special agent in the FBI. Theriault was responsible for all of the Apple's security operations and led an anti-counterfeit team in 2008 in a fight against China's growing counterfeit product market. According to Fortune's Apple top executive organization chart, Theriault reported to Apple Senior Vice President and General Counsel Bruce Sewell.

While the site isn't directly confirming that Theriault's departure is related to the lost iPhone prototypes, it seems to be implied.

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