Specialized in cybersecurity best practices and possessing a comprehensive understanding of PCI-DSS requirements. Adept at conducting risk assessments, implementing security measures, and fostering a culture of cybersecurity awareness. Ready to leverage military-honed skills to contribute to compliance and security objectives within the civilian sector.Key Competencies:• Experienced in realizing the PCI DSS compliance requirements in alignment with the current PCI framework, collaborating with internal teams.• Oversaw the Risk Acceptance Process for PCI-related risks, closely monitoring architecture and network configuration to maximize compliance.• Demonstrated expertise in the cybersecurity analysis lifecycle, ensuring regulatory compliance with current and future requirements.• Active participation in information security, cyber risk management, compliance, and security forensics.• Proven ability to gather and analyze relevant data, proposing improvements in tools and techniques to scale teams and mitigate future risks.• Effective communication of risk mitigation strategies to senior management using business risk analysis, threat assessment, and vulnerability management.• In-depth knowledge of technical and operational requirements for securing credit card data, with a focus on implementing PCI compliance programs.• Strong leadership skills, coupled with creative problem-solving and critical thinking abilities, to navigate the dynamic landscape of technology, threats, and vulnerabilities.• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills ensuring smooth business operations. • Capable of facilitating vulnerability management programs while maintaining accurate knowledge of malware, emerging threats, and attacks.• Executed vulnerability scans and collaborated with network security teams on remediation processes, reducing risks.• Aptitude for managing and performing SAQ throughout the portfolio, auditing specifications and policies for seamless operations administration.• Promoted and supported awareness activities on payment processing risks and controls.Please feel free to contact me at tayers83@gmail.com with any thoughts, comments, or questions about my work—I’m always interested in making new professional acquaintances.Connect with me today to find out how I’ll make your mission my mission, to help bring ALL of your business objectives into focus!