Benjamin D.
Details
- Rebuilding our Information Security, GRC, Data Privacy and Protection, and Internal Audit teams and programs.
- Achieve compliance with federal, state, and international data security and privacy regulations, without compromising business-critical data operations.
- Implementing a comprehensive enterprise IT security and risk management strategy, including the establishment of efficiency-driving KPIs for short and long-term executive roadmaps.
- Hiring, managing, and optimizing teams to oversee global Information Security, Data Privacy, GRC, and Internal Audit across all business units.
- Developing short and long-term growth initiatives.
- Implemented process changes, vendor consolidation, and organizational realignments, realizing cost savings of 34% while maintaining full capacity and no impact on service delivery.
- Maintained 99.9999% uptime and availability for all global operations.
2021 : Present
CareerBuilder
Global Chief Information Security Officer
Directed operational and program development efforts for several $B organizations including Fortune 500/100 in the finance, healthcare, and technology industries. Details include :
- Guide and lead security and technology programs as vCISO and vCIO for clients across a broad range of industries.
- Leading over 80 Information Security, Technology, Risk, and Compliance engagements, including penetration testing, network audits, and systems optimization.
- Evaluating, managing, and optimizing information security, risk, and compliance for global enterprise organizations, resulting in strengthened security and cost-savings through process efficiencies and automation.
- Launching new service offerings through strategic leadership and stakeholder engagement, proactively identifying and targeting emerging markets and segments.
- Collaborating with executives to identify risks, propose innovative options, and implement tailored, beneficial solutions.
- Driving process improvements and increasing profitability by double-digits.
- As SME on security regulatory compliance, represented organization at professional gatherings, building effective networks and partnerships.
2018 : 2021
The Bonadio Group
Managing Principal - IT, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Risk and Compliance
- Launched and led RKL’s InfoSec and GRC practice, RKL RIsk, providing regulatory compliance, operational improvement, and strategic planning.
- Established and advanced the third-party risk management, penetration testing, and network security architecture services.
- Audited security operations and systems, identifying risks and obstacles and recommending custom solutions.
- Developed organizational capabilities through training, mentorship, and employee enablement.
2015 : 2018
RKL eSolutions LLC / RKL Risk Management
Sr. Manager, Information Technology, Security, Risk Management
Performed internal risk and vulnerability assessments for a 1500 person security-sensitive organization. Details include :
- Managing information technology and security with responsibilities for supporting over 30 offices.
- Collaborating with colleagues, clients, and leadership with an emphasis on mutual understanding.
- Leading system, network, and vendor audits.
2010 : 2015
Berkshire Hathaway Homesale Realty
IT & Security Manager
- In addition to managing all IT services, drafted company-first NIST-informed procedures, improving readiness and security.
- Audited, analyzed, reported, and updated policies on a continuous basis.
2008 : 2010
Eber & Wein Publishing
Senior Network Engineer
About
Ben is a Global Chief Information Security Officer and Cybersecurity/Technology leader of a SaaS company with 3000 employees in 29 countries. Working across the Financial, Healthcare, and Technology industries, he has over 17 years of experience in information security, IT operations, enterprise risk management, compliance, data privacy and protection, and infrastructure, product, app, and cloud security. He holds a CISSP certification, an MBA, and a M.S. in Cybersecurity from University of Maryland.
In his current role, Ben drives the technology, security, risk, and compliance strategy, ensuring the alignment of business objectives and security requirements. He rebuilt the security, risk, and data privacy and protection programs to achieve compliance with federal, state, and international regulations, while optimizing data operations. He implements a comprehensive IT security and risk management strategy, including the establishment of KPIs for short and long-term executive roadmaps. He hires, manages, and optimizes teams to oversee global information security, data privacy, GRC, and internal audit across all business units, focusing on trust, collaboration, and accountability. He also develops growth plans and new service offerings through strategic leadership and stakeholder engagement.
Ben's mission is to protect an organization's data, assets, and reputation from cyber threats and risks, and to enable the company to deliver innovative and secure solutions to its customers. He is passionate about collaborating cross-functionally and externally, with an emphasis on proactive reporting and business objective alignment. He leverages his strong skill sets in information security, risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, organizational development, and business operations improvement to create greater agility and impact for a business and its partners. He is also committed to advancing the cybersecurity field and community through mentoring, research, and professional development.
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