Director, Cybersecurity | Helping Organizations Assess, Manage & Communicate Cyber Risk | Strategic vCISO | CFGI

As a dedicated Cybersecurity Executive with 15+ years of experience, I focus on delivering effective cybersecurity strategies and risk management solutions that align with business objectives. My approach ensures critical assets are protected while allowing organizations to innovate and grow in a secure environment. I take pride in leading and mentoring teams, fostering a culture of security excellence that drives measurable and sustainable results. My expertise covers governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), incident response, and threat management, with a focus on creating adaptable solutions in an ever-changing threat landscape. By aligning security programs with organizational goals, I am committed to building forward-thinking security initiatives that enhance resilience, minimize risk, and support long-term business success. Areas of expertise include: Cybersecurity Strategy / Risk Assessments / Project Management / Compliance / Policies & Procedures / Application Security / DevSecOps / Incident Response Planning / Identity & Access Management (IAM) / Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) / Cloud & Email Hardening / Data Loss Prevention (DLP) / Security Operations Center (SOC) / Security Information Event Management (SIEM) / Patching & Vulnerability Management / Intrusion Detection & Prevention (IDS/IPS) / Endpoint Protection / Board Communication