Bob Bennett Email & Phone Number

Montreal, Quebec, Ca

*Virtual Guardian acquired a majority stake in NaviLogic in December 2021.At the intersection of people, processes, and technology, Virtual Guardian achieves digital resilience for clients by leveraging our comprehensive cybersecurity expertise. In close partnership and collaboration with clients, Virtual Guardian identifies vulnerabilities and deploys technology and processes to mitigate impact from threats when they occur.At Virtual Guardian Bob continued his roles and responsibilities from NaviLogic and became more involved in areas where IT and Security intersect and helped develop approaches for emerging opportunities in areas like Zero Trust, leveraging expertise across IT along with deep knowledge of information security. Bob also developed new integrated and automated services across third-party risk assessment for clients.

NaviLogic helps companies get the most out of their IT Risk Management initiatives through efficient workflow, data integration, and performance metrics.Bob co-founded NaviLogic in 2014 and served as Executive Vice President through the majority acquisition in December of 2021 by ESI Technologies, and through becoming "Virtual Guardian" in August of 2023, remaining until later in 2023.At NaviLogic, Bob led the Professional Services team, advising clients and building out various services. Bob was a frequent advisor to clients, speaker, and strategic resource to clients of various levels and disciplines, serving several years as Interim/v-CISO and leader of other cross-functional strategic programs such as Enterprise Data Management programs, Identity Management strategies, GRC, and Third Party Risk. Bob also helped develop new services, frequently automating decisions and functions.In addition to partnering in company leadership and operations, Bob led and held oversight for HR/benefits functions and partners.

Woburn, Massachusetts, Us

Volunteer for the local chapter of ISSA International, with responsibilities as chapter Vice President, Communications Director and temporary filling other roles as needed.Recognized in 2015 as an international "Fellow" of the ISSA for my contributions.

Fridley, Minnesota, Us

Divisional/Leader of IT Security & IT Risk Management Program.Built and operated highly successful enterprise programs in GRC (Governance Risk Compliance) and IdM/IAM, including Audit Management, web/system/application security management, controls and compliance, and Vendor Management. Key success (and industry award) factors included business knowledge, process design, and a commitment to operational excellence. Operated and expanded divisional security and compliance program prior to company integration including ERP system security re-design, technical security operations, and mobile systems security purchase, implementation and operational design.For the new, larger enterprise, my team and I integrated both HR systems nad directories for 45,000 employees and 15,000 contractors, automating HR-to-IT processing, with a weekly review process taking between 5-15 minutes.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, Us

-Responsible for security strategy & architecture components, review of project security design, and direction.-Architecting network security upgrades and driving security projects for 2010.-Security design and implementation for SmartGridCity, and assisting strategic security and technology design for future smart grid applications.-Working with NERC CIP compliance, and integrating industry frameworks including NIST 800-82, 53, 30, NISTIR 7628, and others in the utility space.

Information Risk Management Consultant

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Develop and manage the Information Security Risk Methodology, Governance and Process for the organization.Led a cross-functional working group to create the Risk Management Framework per ISO 27005, an initial risk register system and process design, and risk management standard for the organization.

St. Paul, Minnesota, Us

Responsible for Information Security Policy, Controls, Standards across the enterprise; foundation of Identity Management Program; eDiscovery interface of Legal to IT; Security Service owner for service catalog. Involved in controls and operations of SAP design and buildout at ground-level; Inforrmation Security Governance and Oversight team development.

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