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Robert Blythe
Vice President, Information Security & Technology Risk Management
Northford, CT, United States
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Experience:
Working in the capacity of the information security officer for the organization, I head the Information Security division for WWE. My areas of responsibility spread across five key pillars and include Cybersecurity Operations and Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity Engineering, Information Security and Governance, Data Privacy and Compliance, and Technology Risk Management.
In this role, I lead the implementation of strategic security programs with a focus on maturing the organization’s cybersecurity posture. I have successfully established effective operational and engineering teams. I also provide key governance and oversight in maintaining the organization’s obligations under state and country specific privacy laws and regulations.
2017 : Present
WWE
Vice President, Information Security & Technology Risk Management
As a leader within the Information Technology department, I was responsible for the development and implementation of cybersecurity programs, deployment of security related technologies, and establishment of enterprise risk management. Key areas of focus included network and cloud security, host-based security improvements, security assessments, third party risk management, cybersecurity awareness, and data compliance and protection. Other areas of focus included identity and access management, crisis management, incident response and security awareness.
2015 : 2016
WWE
Senior Director of Cyber Security
Leading the operations of the Information Technology department, I was responsible for all aspects of corporate technology for the launch of WWE’s flagship streaming service, establishment of new offices both domestic and international expanding WWE’s global presents and the building of WWE’s first state-of-the-art performance center. Additional responsibilities included development of crisis management programs, disaster recovery strategies, and incident response plans.
2010 : 2015
WWE
Senior Director, Information Technology Operations
In this leadership role my focus included management of the organization’s enterprise server and networking infrastructure. Areas of responsibilities included the management of three datacenters, administration of approximately 120+ servers, and 1000+ endpoints. Other areas of leadership included information security management, service desk support services, and enterprise application management.
2007 : 2010
WWE
Senior Director, Information Technology Infrastructure Services
In this supervisory role I was responsible for growing and maturing the organization’s Information Technology department, establishing new server infrastructure, mobile architecture, upgrading data centers and the core networking infrastructure. Key initiatives included improving perimeter security, enterprise server and system standardization, establishing corporate IT policies, and building a global 24/7 service desk.
2003 : 2006
WWE
Director, Infrastructure Services & Systems Administration
In this role, I lead the implementation of strategic security programs with a focus on maturing the organization’s cybersecurity posture. I have successfully established effective operational and engineering teams. I also provide key governance and oversight in maintaining the organization’s obligations under state and country specific privacy laws and regulations.
2017 : Present
WWE
Vice President, Information Security & Technology Risk Management
As a leader within the Information Technology department, I was responsible for the development and implementation of cybersecurity programs, deployment of security related technologies, and establishment of enterprise risk management. Key areas of focus included network and cloud security, host-based security improvements, security assessments, third party risk management, cybersecurity awareness, and data compliance and protection. Other areas of focus included identity and access management, crisis management, incident response and security awareness.
2015 : 2016
WWE
Senior Director of Cyber Security
Leading the operations of the Information Technology department, I was responsible for all aspects of corporate technology for the launch of WWE’s flagship streaming service, establishment of new offices both domestic and international expanding WWE’s global presents and the building of WWE’s first state-of-the-art performance center. Additional responsibilities included development of crisis management programs, disaster recovery strategies, and incident response plans.
2010 : 2015
WWE
Senior Director, Information Technology Operations
In this leadership role my focus included management of the organization’s enterprise server and networking infrastructure. Areas of responsibilities included the management of three datacenters, administration of approximately 120+ servers, and 1000+ endpoints. Other areas of leadership included information security management, service desk support services, and enterprise application management.
2007 : 2010
WWE
Senior Director, Information Technology Infrastructure Services
In this supervisory role I was responsible for growing and maturing the organization’s Information Technology department, establishing new server infrastructure, mobile architecture, upgrading data centers and the core networking infrastructure. Key initiatives included improving perimeter security, enterprise server and system standardization, establishing corporate IT policies, and building a global 24/7 service desk.
2003 : 2006
WWE
Director, Infrastructure Services & Systems Administration
Company:
WWE
About
Information security executive, strategic thinker, advisory board member, and established leader. My professional career spans over 20 years in Information Technology with the past 10 years focused on cybersecurity, in addition to the last 7 years leading programs in data privacy and compliance, governance and risk management.
I have a successful track record for building and managing efficient teams, establishing critical security controls, and implementing enterprise-wide programs in cybersecurity and data protection.
Core competencies include:
* Cybersecurity Executive Leadership
* Strategic Planning and Execution
* Oversight and Governance
* Security Program Development
* Risk Management
* Data Privacy
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