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FedEx Services

Chief of Staff to Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

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Hilton Hotel Corporation

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International Paper

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Teleesa Payne Mason, MBA

Novocure

Senior Manger, ISMS-Cybersecurity

Great Expressions Dental Centers

Developed and implemented all risk compliance policies and processes by delivering evaluations, launching phishing campaigns, and performing audits to improve overall security. Created, reviewed, and implemented effective policies and procedures that regulated organizational performance. Constructed and implemented a 3-year plan to resolve information security problems and mitigate risk. Assessed current business operations to identify operational issues and develop comprehensive reports. Reported to CIO.
•	Devised enterprise-wide policies and implemented review processes. 
•	Authored and implemented a detailed Information Security Policy aligning with ISO 27001 and HIPAA regulations.
•	Drafted and submitted monthly information security awareness e-mails for enterprise distribution.
•	Established 3rd party contract and information security review processes to support key vendors.

Manager, IT Security and Compliance

NSF International

Created and instituted an advanced security program to accomplish ISO 27001 requirements. Achieved ISO certification by leveraging skills in policy development, audits, cost-saving initiatives, and compliance training. Developed and launched sustainable processes and key organizational policies. Performed detailed risk assessments with NIST 800-53 and 800-171 and partnered with key stakeholders to recommend optimal solutions. Clearly communicated the concept of IT security in a zero-maturity environment, secured executive leadership buy-ins, and built a secure environment.  
•	Drafted and implemented 80+ Information Security policies to support users by developing a baseline to improve performance. 
•	Created compelling trainings to educate employees on critical security topics, securing a 95% global success rate.
•	Devised an incident response process to enable users to timely file tickets for improved tracking towards resolution. 
•	Launched effective controls and developed Risk Treatment Plans to identify phishing and limit cyber security breaches.
•	Procured PCI accessor by proactively minimizing risk and enforcing compliance to support the contractual agreement.
•	Demonstrated current knowledge of all GDPR, NIST, HIPPA, and additional regulations.
•	Actively engaged with cross-functional teams and led by example to build a culture highlighting the value of security operations

Information Security Analyst

Ford Motor Company

Cyber Security Strategist
Consistently identified and tracked threats, technological changes, incidents, and changes across all operations. Recommended optimal strategies to address the business’ changing needs. Conducted gap analyses and leveraged insights to revise the current Incident Management Strategy. Drove cybersecurity success by performing risk assessments, training team members, and safeguarding networks and devices.
•	Created a database to house common answers to frequently asked questions from surveys such as NYDFAS, Insurance providers, Vendors and others to offer general guidance to support IT team members.
•	Monitored upcoming cyber security laws influencing company performance, systematically reporting necessary steps to achieve compliance.
•	Attended conferences and read news articles to remain current with new trends

Detection & Response Intelligence • Analyst 
Initially recruited as a front-line analyst working on the SIEM software to synthesize data analytics into tactical plans to effectively mitigate risk. Performed data analysis, reporting, handled vendor contract selection, and delivered hands-on training, coaching, & mentoring to redefine security operations.
•	Researched and dispositioned SIEM alerts in QRADAR while launching effective tools.
•	Collaborated with the data loss prevention (DLP) group to develop additional policies to reconcile operational issues.
•	Discovered gaps to launch integral documentation to improve overall business performance.
•	Created and implemented an innovative new hire training program to improve security and risk management.
•	Created and implemented offensive playbooks for RSA Archer.

Cyber Security Strategist and Detection & Response Analyst

Lake Trust Credit Union

Initiated the process of restructuring network security to improve business operations at a multi-billion-dollar financial intuition with minimal risk mitigation resources in existence. Evaluated current security needs to discover next steps for introducing a new Information Security Program in alignment with industry best practices. 
•	Performed a comprehensive survey of security operations, generating 75 pages of findings.
•	Revised the New Hire Presentation, Board of Directors Security Policy, & Handbook to sharpen business operations. 
•	Built an Incident Response team from ground up, overseeing all hiring, training, coaching, mentoring, and empowering activities. 
•	Worked directly with the team to conduct audits, uncover security issues, and deliver swift incident resolution.
•	Managed DLP, TraceSecurity, Jaethon, IronPort, & SecureWorks systems to strengthen security performance.

IT Security Analyst/Information Security Officer

Bank of America

Managed daily IT operations by encouraging regulatory compliance, data governance, risk minimization, and security optimization to protect a large enterprise in an ever-changing cyber security threat landscape. Identified, categorized, and documented vulnerabilities and threats. Created forward-thinking plans to achieve effective resolution. Improved information security operations by tracking malicious users, pinpointing holes in detection controls, and steering cost-effective actions to address performance gaps.
•	Drafted a whitepaper on the risk of child exploitation images in a corporate environment to highlight a potential risk for the firm.
•	Leveraged expertise of TrendMicro & McAfee to launch hash scanning of images for automatic comparisons without an analyst
•	Saved $82K+ every year in labor costs by sharpening the Symantec DLP Vontu detection model.
•	Modernized Guardium analysis and designed a risk-based approach tool to evaluate unwanted behaviors to support the Analyst.
•	#1 provider of risk mitigation ideas provided to the innovation team. 75% of these ideas successfully moved to tier two
•	Championed aging phishing distribution lists by identifying attribution and current new hire factors.
•	Gained expertise in deep dive intelligence research by focusing behavioral character profiling.
•	Utilized RSA Archer for submission and tracking of high profile incidents.

Assistant Vice President, Intelligence | Analyst

US Navy

Active Duty | Veteran

Optimizing security, mitigating risk, and supporting operational excellence in fast-paced, rapidly changing environments is what I do. I am a results-oriented IT leader with a unique background as a Military Veteran, Cryptologist, Information Security Analyst, and Cyber Security Strategist who turns problems into solutions to maximize IT security outcomes.

My passion is on guiding both people and processes with an innovative, forward-thinking, collaborative approach. Over time, I have designed and implemented sustainable plans and policies, while also building high-performance teams that understand the importance of security. 

I consider myself an integral IT executive with a strong work ethic, keen attention to detail, and the ability to guide teams toward optimal operational effectiveness.


Areas of Expertise:  
Information Security  |  Analysis & Reporting  |  Data Collection  |  Strategy Design  |  Cyber Security  |  Problem Solving  |  IT Operations  |  Asset Protection  |  IT Solutions  |  Team Hiring & Leading  |  Collaboration  |  Compliance Management  |  Risk Mitigation  |  Detailed Research  |  Policy Authoring  |  Stego Patent 


My passion is on guiding both people and processes with an innovative, forward-thinking, collaborative approach. Over time, I have designed and implemented sustainable plans and policies, while also building high-performance teams that understand the importance of security. 


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