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Lakeland, Fl, Us

▣ OVERVIEW Visionary CISO driving the strategic convergence of information security, innovation, and business growth. Spearheading the implementation of cutting-edge technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), to revolutionize the security function, and foster a culture of security-as-a-business-enabler.▣ KEY ROLES• Transformational Leadership: Rethinking the security organization's structure, embedding security experts into frontline teams to drive proactive risk management and business agility.• AI-Driven Security Innovation: Designing and implementing AI-powered security solutions to alleviate the burden on the security team, improve threat detection, and enhance incident response.• Governance and Compliance: Ensuring the organization's security posture aligns with regulatory requirements (SOC 1&2, HIPAA, PCI) and industry best practices.• Risk Management: Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify, assess, and mitigate potential security risks.• Vendor and Third-Party Risk Management: Overseeing the security aspects of vendor relationships and third-party engagements.• Security Operations: Optimizing security operations to maximize efficiency, effectiveness, and business value.▣ HIGHLIGHTS➤ Pioneered AI-Powered Security Transformation: Successfully implemented AI-driven security solutions, resulting in 30% reduction in security incident response time, 25% decrease in false positive alerts, Enhanced security team productivity and job satisfaction.➤ Strategic Security Restructure: Embedded security experts into frontline teams, achieving: Improved collaboration and knowledge sharing across departments, Enhanced proactive risk management and business agility, Increased security awareness and culture adoption.➤ Cost-Effective Security Infrastructure Overhaul: Consolidated tools, renegotiated contracts, and achieved an 18% reduction in security operating costs while adding improved capabilities and visibility.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

▣ OVERVIEWAssist corporate clients in a vCISO capacity with maturing and testing cybersecurity, digital forensics, and incident response programs.▣ KEY ROLESPolicy and Procedure DevelopmentGovernanceIncident ResponsevCISO▣ HIGHLIGHTS➤ Aligned systems security posture with enterprise business goals, ensuring documented procedures and security tools were effective in meeting business unit requirements.➤ Built out, streamlined, and matured numerous information security-related service offerings.➤ Grew revenue/profits by improving business processes, cross-team communications, and client satisfaction.

Mclean, Virginia, Us

▣ OVERVIEWRecruited to develop and implement an in-house digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) program. ▣ KEY ROLESCollaborated with CISO to perform security program gap assessment.▣ HIGHLIGHTS➤ Built and championed a robust DFIR program from the ground up.➤ Aligned information security with enterprise business goals, eliminating operational silos and building continuity across teams, business units, and other stakeholders.

Saint Paul, Minnesota, Us

▣ OVERVIEWHired to create new business offerings around incident response and digital forensics.▣ KEY ROLESServed as pre-sales engineer, trusted client advisor, and cybersecurity SME evaluating emerging technologies and recommending solutions to improve security posture and reduce enterprise risk.▣ HIGHLIGHTS➤ Developed and delivered numerous new service offerings in the areas of incident readiness/response, incident response automation, asset management and visibility.➤ Created internal and client-facing materials supporting service offerings.➤ Increased the number of security events triaged by 150% through automation and process improvement.

St. Louis, Mo, Us

▣ OVERVIEWLed efforts to mature DFIR and data loss prevention operations.▣ KEY ROLESOversaw all incident response activities, $1.2M budget, and up to 13 staff.Led maturity of CMM project, directed CIS implementation project ($1.1M), partnered with third-party vendors to investigate security breaches, and served as point person for all security incidents.▣ HIGHLIGHTS➤ Expanded DFIR/DLP operations and grew the team from six to 8 .➤ Developed metrics showing 18% year-over-year team performance improvement.➤ Championed three-tiered incident response team enhancing operational structure, eliminating operating silos, and improving organizational morale.➤ Enabled risk-based approach to data security by integrating threat intelligence into the cybersecurity program.➤ Improved business efficiency by automating routine tasks (ServiceNow, Archer, and Splunk) and standardizing disparate systems.

Eagan, Mn, Us

▣ OVERVIEWSpearheaded digital forensics and incident response teams partnering with vendors and external agencies. ▣ KEY ROLESParticipated in developing cybersecurity architecture, led creation and implementation of cybersecurity/incident response initiatives, and assessed vendors and emerging technologies.Served as point person for all cyber incidents. .▣ HIGHLIGHTS➤ Helped define, develop, and execute long-term strategic cybersecurity architecture, working with business teams to design solutions built on best-fit technologies and practices.➤ Brought cyber program to full maturity by architecting framework, standardizing procedures, eliminating ad hoc processes, and instituting comprehensive documentation standards.➤ Built, mentored, and developed six-member DFIR/analyst team.

Minnetonka, Mn, Us

▣ OVERVIEWRecruited to assist in creating a robust information security offering that would open new market opportunities for Milestone.▣ KEY ROLESDesigned and implemented identity and access management (IAM) program.Managed operations and performed network security assessments/penetration testing. .▣ HIGHLIGHTS➤ Grew revenue and expanded market by developing information security/incident response review service offerings.➤ Upsold vendor partners into new security offering.

Eden Prairie, Mn, Us