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Rosalia Hajek

Enterprise Business Information Security Officer EBISO | CHIEF | CISO Governing Body | Eternal Learner
Los Angeles, CA, United States

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Education: Masters

Computer Science Engineering

University of Southern California



Executive Education

Advanced Management

University of California, Los Angeles - The Anderson School of Management



Bachelors in Engineering

Information Technology

University of Mumbai



Groundlings Improv and Theater School
Experience: As a representative of the CISO, partner with executive and engineering leadership across all business units to evangelize Cyber, oversee the development of the cybersecurity vision, and execute the strategy. Provide subject matter expertise to interpret and implement security policies and standards while driving the adoption of core security services, including Secure AI Framework, Global Privacy Regulations, Identity, Detection and Response, and Vulnerability Management.

• Created and implemented the inaugural BISO framework for a global organization of Business Information Security Officers, which enabled the implementation of business-specific security solutions to reduce risk and invest in business partnerships leading to a deeper understanding of critical 'people -process -technology' and increase

business resilience.

• Lead department finance and long range planning processes

2022 : Present

MGM Resorts International

Enterprise Business Information Security Officer - EBISO

2022 :

Evanta, a Gartner Company

SoCal CISO Governing Body Member

Advisor and Member of the Steering Committee at Ignite Health Accelerator - Advise on cyber security strategy for startups in healthcare.

2023 :

Ignite Healthcare Network

Advisor | Executive Steering Committee Member

Chief is a private membership network focused on connecting and supporting women executive leaders.

2022 :

Chief

Member

2022 :

Angel Investor

Angel Investor and Advisor
Company: MGM Resorts International
Years of Experience: 17

Skills

CyberSecurity Leader, Digital Strategy, Executive Leadership, Managed Services, Technology Risk Leader, Healthcare Information, ehr, business analysis, project management, integration, hl7, informatics, emr, healthcare management, software documentation, clinical research, hipaa, visio, it strategy, pmo, leadership, ambulatory, software implementation, epic systems, cpoe, healthcare industry, sdlc, healthcare information technology (hit), software development life cycle (sdlc), u.s. health insurance portability and accountability act (hipaa), business process improvement, electronic medical record (emr)

About

Rosalia Hajek is an accomplished senior executive in information technology who serves as the Enterprise Business Information Security Officer BISO at MGM Resorts International, the global entertainment leader & the largest employer in NV($34B in rev). She is an expert in cyber risk governance & continuously manages risk within strategic opportunities, protects business growth, and gains customer & employee trust with secure, private experiences.



With over 75 million customers worldwide, she has secured the confidentiality & integrity of both, public & private Fortune 500 companies across NA, EMEA, & APAC regions, reducing cyber risk postures by $127 million across complex global business environments & the deal cycle of various Mergers, Acquisitions, & Divestitures.



As cyber risk has emerged as one of the top enterprise risks for most companies, she helps companies address that risk by creating customer-centric cybersecurity & privacy strategies to meet the nuanced needs of every line of business. She is a trusted advisor to C-level executives & helps them prioritize investment areas that mitigate financial risks arising from cyber threats, privacy laws, & regulations.



Leading a team of Business Information Security Officers, Rosalia is tasked with implementing security solutions tailored to business-specific needs & driving the adoption of Cyber Security measures globally. Thanks to her partnership with the CISO, her organization has made remarkable strides in increasing its cybersecurity maturity, with a 35% improvement achieved in 2022.



Prior to joining MGM RI, she spent nearly a decade as the National Leader for the pioneering Privacy & Security Program. During her time there, she worked closely with the CISO to strengthen Technology Risk capabilities for Kaiser Permanente, the country's largest not-for-profit health plan & an integrated healthcare system that serves 305k employees,12.7 million members nationwide & generates $112.7B in revenue.



Rosalia is a sought-after speaker at various conferences, where she shares her expertise on cybersecurity topics such as social engineering, ethical AI, & strategies for increasing business resilience to protect enterprise crown jewels. She believes that weaving cyber security & privacy into the fabric of the enterprise is essential for success.





📨 rosalia.hajek@gmail.com

Industry: Hospitality | Gaming | Entertainment | Retail | Finance | Aviation | Healthcare | Fraud & Intelligence | Insurance | Metaverse | Education



PS: Any opinions or images are wholly my own & not associated with MGM RI