Not many people can claim to have been a professional ballerina before “leaping” into a career in cybersecurity, but my journey has been as unique as my skillset and has earned my title as "The Ballerina Turned CISO."Although I no longer wear pointe shoes to work, I have leveraged the discipline and determination I learned in the dance studio to become an accomplished, results-driven Security leader. I currently serve as a Field CISO or "vCISO" for Plano, Texas based Flair Data Systems. In my role, I act as an advisor to organizations providing guidance on all aspects of cybersecurity from developing strategies for protection and resiliency, to implementing controls to meet compliance requirements. As a board member and an experienced Chief Security Officer, I have the opportunity to work with security leaders, executives, and boards to establish a common understanding of cyber risk, implement cyber risk governance practices, and improve the decision-making process around cyber program investments.With over 25 years in the IT industry, I have held positions in new business development, data center operations, corporate training, and IT communications. This has created a unique expertise of translating technical concepts to non-technical audiences. I have served as a CISO at a Fortune 500 steel manufacturing company where I built a comprehensive security program from the ground up to protect critical systems on business and Operational Technology (OT) networks. I then assumed a position as Chief Security Officer at a fintech company in the Dallas area over cybersecurity, compliance, and physical security programs focused on product security and protecting our customers' information. I have had the privilege of being recognized for my work as a an honoree of the 2020 Dallas Business Journal’s Women in Technology Awards, and named in the "Dallas 500" most powerful business leaders in North Texas by D Magazine. I hold a B.S. in Business, HR Management, and am a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).I have been blessed with a fantastic career, but my proudest accomplishment is that of being a mom. My husband David and I have four fantastic adult children and share a love of travel, which is perfect because we have 4 kids in 4 states!
Flair Data Systems
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- 70
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Ciso, Field (Vciso)Flair Data SystemsTexas, United States
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Field (Vciso)Flair Data Systems Feb 2023 - PresentPlano, Tx, UsAs a Chief Information Security Officer/Chief Security Officer I have been responsible for building and overseeing cybersecurity programs in multiple industries. As a vCISO with Flair Data Systems, I draw on my years of experience to be a trusted advisor and partner to our customers. I bring lessons learned to best prepare organizations to defend systems, applications, and data against a cyberattack or data breach, and help them develop a plan to return to operations as quickly as possible if either were to happen. I believe that every cybersecurity program begins with basic foundational elements of technology, policy, security awareness, strategy, and leadership. My goal is to help raise the security posture of any organization, regardless of size, and lower the risk of financial loss, reputational damage, business disruption, or compromise to customers due to a cyberattack or data breach. Advisory Services include: • Cybersecurity and compliance program gap assessments• Cyber attack and breach risk assessments• Third party risk management• Tabletop exercises both for technical teams and executives/boards• Crisis management communications planning • Executive/Board metrics design and presentations• Security and compliance program design and strategy• Vulnerability Assessments• Security Awareness training • Audit coordination• Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning
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Chief Security OfficerElevate May 2020 - Feb 2023Fort Worth, Texas, UsLeading information and physical security to protect the integrity, availability, and confidentiality of customer and employee information, IT infrastructure, and business intellectual property. Focusing on the protection of Elevate's customers, along with the IT infrastructure and systems, that process and store their data.Implementing a "secure by design" methodology to protect business’ intellectual property through the application of security best practices via policy creation, policy enforcement, education, vulnerabilityassessment, and testing that is integrated into the SDLC process . Responsible for physical security and all governance, compliance, and risk aspects of information and physical security. Partners with the Board Risk Committee, Elevate's executive team, Enterprise Technology (ET) department leadership, general staff, partners, and vendors to ensure the security program aligns with business goals and compliance requirements. -
Chief Information Security OfficerCommercial Metals Company Apr 2016 - May 2020Irving, Texas, UsCISO Function, responsible for driving information security strategy, operations, and governance for $5B global steel company with more than 12,000 employees worldwide. Educate executive leadership about potential security risks.• Develop and enforce security policies and procedures to combat threats to confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets.• Conduct cyber fraud investigations and ongoing assessments of security posture, evaluating practices in endpoint protection, vulnerability/patch management, and network and perimeter security.• Establish security policies and procedures, including Cyber Incident Response Plan, facilitating biannual simulations assessing readiness and response.• Implemented information security awareness program including training, awareness, and “human penetration testing” to assess threat of human error, achieving 2% click rate on simulated phishing tests. -
Global It Training & Communications ManagerCommercial Metals Company Nov 2009 - Apr 2016Irving, Texas, UsOversaw 18 direct reports responsible for information security awareness programs, cyber incident/breach response processes, IT training, corporate communications, and IT change management activities. Introduced ITIL-based service management processes.• Created and directed Security Awareness Program, including online training, awareness tips, and testing for behavioral security risks.• Designed and developed breach communication plan and cyber incident response process framework to integrate into existing ITIL-based incident response processes.• Developed and facilitated readiness exercises in cyber incident response with cross-functional teams.• Implemented standards for corporate communications, ensuring branding, professionalism, and multilingual capabilities.
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Global Training Manager & Business Development Consultant/Is OperationsDell Perot Systems Jan 2004 - Nov 2009Round Rock, Texas, UsSenior Leader of 25 associates located in India, Mexico, Romania, and the United States. Member of the solutions design team and responsible for orientation and education of Perot Systems Enterprise Command Center and tier 4 data center. -
Parsons Infrastructure Solutions Training Manager/Is OperationsPerot Systems Corp Jan 1997 - Dec 2004Managed the IS Training team for Parsons Corporation/Member of IS Operations Team -
Assistant To The Chief Operating Officer; Sun And Star 1996 ProjectElectronic Data Systems Apr 1996 - Jan 1997West Hartford, UsAssistant to the Chief Operating Officer of the Sun and Star Project, a joint presentation with EDS and Hitachi to bring 100 days of Japanese Culture to Dallas, Tx. -
Professional Ballerina, SoloistBallet Dallas Jan 1988 - Mar 1996I danced professionally with Ballet Dallas. In addition, I was able to perform in areas around the United States including Colorado, Oklahoma, and Missouri.
Jessica N. Education Details
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Southern Methodist UniversityDance -
Western Governors UniversityBusiness - Human Resource Management
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Jessica N.'s current role is CISO, Field (vCISO).
What schools did Jessica N. attend?
Jessica N. attended Southern Methodist University, Western Governors University.
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Jessica N.'s colleagues are David Brezette, David Marshall, Carlos Melendez, Susan Lee, Robin Calderin, Mark Martin, Lyba Farrukh.
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