As a CISO consultant for The Marthom Group, I lead strategic information security initiatives across various industries and provide executive-level guidance on regulatory compliance, security architecture, and risk mitigation. My work advises clients on enhancing their cybersecurity posture through a comprehensive approach encompassing threat assessment, incident response planning, and compliance with standards such as NIST, HIPAA, and ISO 27001.As the Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at City of Hope, a world-renowned cancer research and treatment center, I oversee the planning and implementation of an enterprise information security system that safeguards the critical data of our patients, physicians, and employees. I have over 20 years of experience leading complex and large-scale cybersecurity programs for various organizations, including the California State University System and Union Bank of California.I am a certified Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor of ISO/IEC 27001:2013, the international standard for information security management. I am also a certified CISO Institute graduate from the UC Berkeley Center for Executive Education. My core competencies include cybersecurity strategy and innovation, security risk management and governance, security architecture and operations, and technology risk and compliance. I am passionate about advancing the security culture and fostering collaboration among the public and private sectors to protect our digital assets and infrastructure.