Richard Hobbs, HCISPP, CISM, CHPSE

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Education: Master of Science (MS)

Management Information Systems

University of Houston-Clear Lake

2010 : 2013

MA

Human Resources Management

University of Houston-Clear Lake

1986 : 1989

BS

Psychology

Texas A&M University

1982 : 1986

Sam Rayburn

Experience: Responsible for the management of Community's information security program. Serve as the HIPAA Security Officer for the company. Chair the Data Security and Privacy Committee. Provide guidance and counsel to the CCO and key members of Community's leadership team in defining objectives for information security. Develop, implement and monitor enterprise information security and risk management program to ensure the integrity, confidentiality and availability of information owned, controlled or processed by the organization. Stay abreast of information security issues and regulatory changes affecting health care at the state and national level, participate in security user groups and discussions, and communicate to Community on a regular basis about those topics. Engage in professional development to maintain continual growth in professional skills and knowledge essential to the position. Lead the development and implementation of effective and reasonable policies and practices to secure protected and sensitive data and ensure information security and compliance with relevant legislation and legal interpretation. Lead efforts to internally assess, evaluate and make recommendations to executive management regarding the adequacy of the security controls for Community's information and technology systems.

2022 : Present

Community Health Choice

Manager Information Security

Manage the Community information security organizational risk assessment, HIPAA and HITRUST compliance, vendor risk management, policy development and revision for overall cybersecurity hygiene as needed, and security awareness and training. Design and facilitate the processes that satisfy compliance and reporting requirements as well as coordinate responses to regulatory compliance audits. Support the cybersecurity strategy and roadmap.

2019 : 2022

Community Health Choice

Sr. IT Security and Data Governance Coordinator

• Manage HITRUST certification.

• Manage security controls for CHC systems.

• Manage risk of third party vendors.

• Oversee management of user access.

• Manage internal audits by performing periodic testing of IT related controls related to HIPAA and state requirements. Document audit results and recommend solutions for areas of where improvement is needed.

• Perform necessary Security testing related to CHC systems, applications and processes to ensure compliance with established CHC Policies and procedures, state and HIPAA regulations.

• Ensure system security from external threats by utilizing IPS, SIEM, web filtering, and other third party applications.

• Liaison between CHC and external auditors.

• Manage, review and update state required documents including the Disaster Recovery Plan, Business Continuity Plan, Risk Management Plan and Quality Assurance Plan.

• Review, update and create policies and procedures relating to HIPAA and IT security.

• Investigates and reports on any IT security violations and breaches.

• Maintains awareness of significant changes across the organization and the potential impact on the established control environment.

• Stay updated on latest HIPAA and State regulations as well as industry best practices relating to IT security.

• Promote Information Security Awareness across the entire company.

• Manage security training for all CHC employees.

2009 : 2019

Community Health Choice

IT Security Coordinator

•Responsible for the management of all CHC Human Resources and was the liaison with HCHD Department of Human Resources.

•Researches Salary structure to ensure that CHC’s salaries remain competitive and makes appropriate recommendations to CEO

•Manage Processes for all Employee Evaluations and ensures submissions and appropriate actions by HCHD

•Receives and makes recommendations to Management/Employee complaints and counseling issues.

•Managed employee and labor relations and represented CHC at all grievances.

•Ensures management and employees are trained in all required training classes and keeps them informed and up to date on various issues.

•Recruited for all positions in the company.

•Responsible for Space Planning and overall Facility Management for CHC.

•Managed the mail center operations and served as liaison with Harris County Purchasing Department to ensure that the Organization is compliant with Harris County Purchasing Policies and Procedures.

2005 : 2009

Community Health Choice

Director - Office Management (Human Resources)

•Upgraded the Human Resources Department and revised all policies and procedures.

•Recruited for all positions in the company.

•Present orientation to new employees.

•Dealt with brokers regarding new insurance programs.

2004 : 2005

New Dimensions Home Healthcare

Human Resources Manager

Company: Community Health Choice

Years of Experience: 31

Skills

Analysis, Applicant Tracking Systems, Benefits Administration, College Recruiting, Compensation, Compliance, Deferred Compensation, Employee Benefits, Employee Relations, HIPAA, HRIS, HR Policies, Human Resources, Insurance, Job Analysis, Job Evaluation, Labor Relations, Management, Network Security, Onboarding, PeopleSoft, Performance Management, Personnel Management, Policy, Process Improvement, Program Management, Recruiting, Salary, Talent Acquisition, Training, Vendor Management, Workforce Planning, Applicant Tracking

About

Experience IT Security professional who has successfully obtained HITRUST Certification for the company. Has experience managing, monitoring and maintenance of information security tools such as encryption technology, Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), Threat Detection tools, SEIM tools and web content filtering technology. Manage the IT Security audit of IT systems, permissions, and processes. Manage the IT Security policies and procedures and ensure that employees are in compliance. Perform detailed information security assessments on CHC information systems and processes to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. Liaison between CHC and external auditors. Developed and wrote the Change Management Program and other IT Security policies and procedures. Recommended and implemented several new IT Security initiatives.