Tim Erlin is VP of Strategy at Tripwire. He previously managed Tripwire's Vulnerability Management product line, including IP360 and PureCloud. Erlin's background as a sales engineer has provided a solid grounding in the realities of the market, allowing him to be an effective leader and product manager across a variety of products. His career in information technology began with project management, customer service, as well as systems and network administration. Erlin is actively involved in the information security community. His contributions include blogging, podcasts, press, speaking, and television.