How long have you been with Fortified and what is your current role?
I’ve been with Fortified for almost two years. I’ve been in my current vCISO role as of March 2024, and prior to that I was a security analyst here at Fortified supporting clients in a variety of capacities.
What were you doing before you joined Fortified?
I was a government contractor in San Diego, CA where I tested, developed, and trained the Marine Corp and Navy on how Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) can search the ocean and find mines.
What led you into the world of healthcare cybersecurity?
I’d done some healthcare consulting with Ethos Corporation, focusing on emergency management, chemical exposure, and hazard and risk assessment. I also worked as an office/IT manager in the dental field where I responsible for implementing HIPAA standards, transitioning newly acquired clinics to a standard practice management software, configuring dental imaging equipment, and maintaining IT assets.
These experiences, in addition to my time in the Navy and doing government contracting, have all led to my role here at Fortified where we’re focused on protecting healthcare organizations and the patients they serve.
As a Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO), how do you describe what you do to your friends and family?
I tell them that I help hospitals and healthcare organizations protect their data by developing and managing cybersecurity strategies, keeping up with compliance requirements, and navigating security threats.
What’s your favorite part of your job?
My favorite part of the job is the relationships I’ve developed with my clients and how every day is different.
Which of Fortified’s core values are you currently focusing on the most in your professional or personal life?
People first, personally and professionally.
When you aren’t working, what can we find you doing?
Exploring the vastness of Wyoming (where I live), working out, and spending time with my family.
What’s an interesting or fun fact about you that not many people know?
My wife and I were born in the same hospital and delivered by the same doctor.
If you could choose any superpower, what would it be and why?
Instant information absorption. Sort of like the movie Limitless with Bradley Cooper, except without being reliant on a drug.
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