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SummaryAn experienced IT Audit Manager with a 24-year track record of managing IT programs and systems, ensuring adherence to safety and security standards. Demonstrated expertise in enforcing IT policies, confirming compliance with laws and regulations, and guiding a team of audit experts. Proficient in crafting and overseeing IT audit strategies, executing tests, and performing risk evaluations to devise risk mitigation solutions.Key Responsibilities» Foster the development of the IT risk advisory group to meet essential objectives.» Collaborate with business executives to address intricate organizational issues.» Direct IT risk advisory projects from inception to completion, encompassing planning, execution, reporting, and managing Consultants.» Leverage knowledge of current IT trends and risks to pinpoint opportunities for security and risk management enhancements, adding value to the organization.» Detect and analyze internal control discrepancies within IT settings and conduct gap assessments.» Gain insights into core IT operations, seeking ways to aid IT management in enhancing process efficiency and control optimization.» Compile and present IT Audit and Assessment outcomes for executive reporting, including discussions on control environment improvements.Security Analysis & Strategy» Evaluate IT specifications to gauge security threats.» Identify security breaches and inefficiencies through regular audits.» Address potential and actual security concerns.» Appraise the present scenario, monitor trends, and forecast security needs.» Design and implement protective measures and data recovery plans.» Offer expertise in security matters and provide training as necessary.» Create policies and standards.» Uphold high-quality service by adhering to organizational norms.» Contribute to collective success by achieving pertinent outcomes.Specializations» Established background as a Cyber Security and Security Specialist.» Strong decision-making abilities.Highlights (Last Year)» Risk Assessments: 21» IT Audit Projects: 9» Cybersecurity Projects Participation: 15» Technologies Analyzed: 15» Customer Satisfaction: + 21%» Risk Mitigation: 75%Projects » Enforce Security in Privileged Accounts Management. » Control of Identities in Cloud Environments. » Hardening Azure AD. » Increase Response Capacity of Security Operations Center. » Protection of SCADA Networks in Operational Environments. » Evaluation of Treats Modeling Solutions.

Listed skills include Auditing, Cobit, Governance, It Management, and 31 others.