Mark Langford, CISSP, CISM, MSTM, CMMC-RP
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2023 : Present
Act Digital Consulting
Software, Cloud, and Supplier Risk Assessment Consultant
Cybersecurity consulting to organizations to develop customized cyber defense strategies by assessing current security measures, by identifying vulnerabilities, by performing valuations of intellectual property and business continuity, and by implementing the processes, tools, and training needed to achieve their desired level of cyber threat protection. Emphasis on quantifiable risk assessments, compliance (CMMC, DFARS, FAR, CIS Top 20, ISO 27001, NIST 800 171, NIST 800 53, and HIPAA), and cyber awareness training.
2014 :
Aberfoyle Associates, LLC
Cybersecurity Consultant
2021 : 2023
Avnet
Manager, SGRC
Created channel sales business for both hosted contact center offering as well as for agent on demand business units. Key success metrics included identifying, recruiting, training, and collaborating with a variety of partners... OEM white label re-sellers, VARs, agent referral partners, SI's, service providers, and consultants.
2013 : 2014
Working Solutions
Director of Cloud Services Sales
Developed new revenue opportunities for portfolio of application delivery controllers, load balancers, and other communications traffic infrastructure, through the introduction of new applications and the building of technology and distribution partner relationships.
2010 : 2012
Radware, Inc.
Director Of Business Development
About
Recent certifications: CISSP, CISM, FAIR, and CMMC- Registered Practitioner
Career objective is to help organizations develop cohesive and reliable cybersecurity defense strategies by building tactical and long term plans that align organization business goals with desired security risk tolerance. Have proven experience identifying, evaluating, and quantifying IT risks (using the FAIR methodology), and then articulating the prioritization and remediation of these risks to executives and Board members. then and the mandate for confidentiality, availability, and integrity of their intellectual property and their need for business continuity. Emphasis on risk assessments, compliance (CMMC, DFARS, FAR, CIS Top 20, ISO 27001, NIST 800 171, NIST 800 53, and HIPAA), and cyber awareness training.
RECORD OF SUCCESS:
- Invited to speak at UT Dallas, NTXISSA, ISACA, SecureWorld Dallas, and other industry events on a variety of cybersecurity topics
-“Salesman of the Year” (twice) for Fortune 100 networking technology company
- Negotiated and implemented two multi-year $100M+ Supply Agreements
- Awarded President's Circle and Chancellor status for repeatedly exceeding quota
- Interviewed, hired, trained, and managed Marketing and Sales teams in three different countries.
- Completed product acceptance certifications from two Fortune 100 companies
- Authored 5-year strategy plan for creation of new business unit, then served as Account Director to implement the plans
- Board member, North Texas Information Systems Security Association
EDUCATIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
-Master’s of Science, MSTM program, Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma
-- Completed 2-year program with 4.0 GPA (out of 4.0)
Bachelors of Science in Management, Clemson University, S.C. with minor in Marketing
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
-Advisory Board, Collin College Bachelor's program in Cyber Security
-Board member, Computers for the Blind non-profit, humanitarian organization
OTHER FACTS:
-Have run a marathon, bicycled 100 miles, finished 6 triathlons
-Dual citizen of US and Australia.
Specialties: Cyber security compliances (CMMC, DFARS, NIST 800 171, ISO, PCI DSS, NIST 800 53), IT risk management, security roadmap development, security vulnerability assessments, cybersecurity awareness training, IT consulting, business strategy rationalization, enterprise and industrial IoT, MFA, SIEM/Log Management, IAM and PAM, encryption, creation and management of partner programs, executive relationship building, and wireless communications.
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