Dan Lapierre Email & Phone Number

Denver, Co, Us

Denver, Colorado, United States

Greater Denver Area

Here, I successfully perform as a trusted partner and advisor providing strong information security direction to global industry leaders. Additionally, I serve as the Chief Information Security Officer for clients, create and implement robust cybersecurity strategies, and advance the cybersecurity posture aligned with the organizational mission, vision, and objectives.➥Oversees Payment Card Industry regulatory evaluations and internal training for PCI assessors enterprise-wide ensuring compliance with information security policies and applicable laws.➥Functions as the virtual Chief Information Security Officer spearheading CISO engagement delivering exceptional leadership and direction over information security management, security policy, governance, compliance, strategy, and practices.➥Serves as the Payment Card Industry expert leading PCI quality assurance strategies and programs following the standards of the PCI Security Standards Council.

Greater Denver Area

Broomfield, Co

Here, I served as a strategic leader directing the North American security and compliance operations for the data center division of a global consulting firm. Additionally, I oversaw compliance and regulatory requirements and obligations encompassing Payment Card Industry and audits.➥Led, coordinated, and spearheaded ISO 27001, PCI Compliance, and SSAE16 audits, provided proficient management with internal and external regulatory compliance, and enforced policies enhancing operational excellence.➥Governed day-to-day developing threats, vulnerabilities, and control techniques while continuing clear and effective communication with executive leadership on security-related risks and implications for the company.

Here, I functioned in a pivotal position accountable for establishing and implementing effective security strategies, frameworks, and programs. Additionally, I led the information security organization including integrating standards and best practices into the overall operations.➥Driving force leading the shift of technology and systems to support existing security controls and requirements accelerating the accomplishment of PCI compliance.➥Held total ownership of the Payment Card Industry (PCI) project increasing awareness and providing transparency of PCI in preparation for the PCI certification.