Tim Bengson
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University of Massachusetts Lowell
CISO - Executive Education and Certificate Program
Carnegie Mellon University - Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy
2022 : Present
Sherwin-Williams
Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer
As America’s Cybersecurity Think Tank, ICIT’s mission is to cultivate a cybersecurity renaissance that will improve the resiliency of our Nation’s 16 critical infrastructure sectors, defend our democratic institutions, and empower generations of cybersecurity leaders. The primary responsibility of an ICIT Fellow is to share our expertise with the cybersecurity and national security community by engaging in various ICIT thought leadership and educational engagements including publications and briefings. www.icitech.org
2021 :
ICIT (Institute for Critical Infrastructure Technology)
Fellow
Lead a forward-thinking Global Security program for this multinational Fortune 500 manufacturing company with operations in 18 countries and $13 billion in annual revenue. Direct results-centric facets of influential information security, including operations, operational technology, and cyber defense; business engagement and solutions; enterprise data protection; governance, risk, and compliance; and security transformation.
2016 : 2022
Kellogg Company
Vice President ￨ Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) – Security & Risk Management
Strategically steered development of an Enterprise Security Solutions Innovation & Emerging Technologies program to enhance payments’ security, combat fraud, and maintain high levels of security for this global Fortune 500 technology company and payments industry leader with annual revenue of $12 billion.
2013 : 2016
MasterCard
Senior Director ￨ Business Leader – Enterprise Security Solutions
Leveraged broad scope of industry knowledge toward providing excellence in leadership for the company’s Global Information Security Engineering & Technology program. Expertly defined and aligned strategic vision and procedures to safeguard firm’s network, sensitive data, assets, and intellectual property. Managed technology / process improvements, enterprise security, and roadmaps while skillfully driving core innovation.
2009 : 2013
Mastercard
Senior Director ￨ Business Leader – Global Information Security
Skills
Board / C-Level Reporting, Computer Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security, Disaster Recovery, EMV, Enterprise-Wide Security Programs, Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Software, Executive Management, Financial Management, Global Information Security, Governance / Policies, Information Security, Integration, IT Strategy, Leadership, Management, Network Architecture, Networking, Network Security, Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), PCI DSS, Program Development / Management, Risk Mitigation / Management, Security, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Analysis / Planning, Strategy
About
ACCOMPLISHED CISO who leverages proven talent in driving innovative global information / cyber security programs that align with a Fortune 500 company’s vision, value, and goals.
TRANSFORMATIONAL THOUGHT LEADER who continually empowers dynamic organizations to implement and enhance enterprise security programs to strategically reduce risk and decrease costs, and who thrives within rapidly evolving scenarios to exceed expectations while seeing the big picture at all times.
INFLUENTIAL VISIONARY who contributes solutions-focused critical thinking within cutting-edge industry environments, and who champions a proactive approach to address and resolve challenges to affect positive company change while adhering to business objectives for data protection and operational agility.
ENGAGING COMMUNICATOR who skillfully translates complex terms into easily understandable concepts for a diverse audience, and who builds strong relationships with senior-level decision-makers, stakeholders, and IT / operational teams while leading multi-disciplinary professionals by example and with ethics and integrity.
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