Please note that this month's speaker will present in Louisville. Lexington and online will view a video feed.
Louisville location:
Dean Dorton
435 N Whittington Pkwy., Suite 400
Louisville KY 40222
Lexington location:
Dean Dorton
250 W Main St., Suite 1400
Lexington KY 40508
Online:
https://deandorton.webex.com/join/kcornwell
Topic: “Using Best of Breed Scaffolding to Build, Measure, and Optimize a World-class Cybersecurity Program”
Abstract:
In this presentation, Andy discusses the 3 primary objectives that serve as the foundation for specific categories of activities and metrics that can be tailored to the specific business needs of your organization. This straightforward, tool-agnostic approach enables a common body of understanding for everyone from senior executives and Board members to the technology teams developing, deploying, and managing the ecosystems and controls.
Speaker: Andrew Brinkhorst
Andrew Brinkhorst is a seasoned cybersecurity strategist, product manager, and thought leader with over 30 years of experience in information security. His innovative approaches to risk management have supported Fortune 50 enterprises, small and medium businesses, and U.S. government agencies in achieving robust security postures. Andy’s expertise spans security program strategy, GRC implementation, risk analysis, incident response, and cybersecurity product development.
Starting as a Security Specialist and Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) for Bureau of the Public Debt and later earning certifications such as Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) and PCI-DSS Qualified Security Assessor (QSA), Andy has led teams within the U.S. Treasury Department, Fortune 50 companies, and small and medium businesses, assessing and delivering high-impact compliance programs and risk assessments. He has played pivotal roles in organizations like Trustwave and Lexmark International, spearheading advancements in compliance platforms, security programs, and industry-leading practices.
Andy is a sought-after speaker, known for translating complex technical concepts into actionable strategies. He is passionate about mentoring future cybersecurity leaders and advancing collaboration in the ever-evolving security landscape.