Deena Swatzie, CRISC, PMP®'s Linkedin Analytics

Accomplished IT Risk and Cyber Strategy Leader with over 20 years of experience focused on strategy, governance, compliance, and risk management across Financial Services, Management Consulting, and the Airline Industry. My expertise includes overseeing risk management initiatives, developing robust cybersecurity strategies, and leading high-performing teams. I excel in aligning technology initiatives with business goals, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and fostering a culture of cybersecurity awareness. Key accomplishments include establishing a robust technology second-line of defense function, implemented data driven metrics to identify cyber risk, developed a risk escalation model, revamped the security policy and standards structure to address key risks, and streamlined compliance processes while incorporating requirements into policies and standards. In addition, I have a strong focus on advancing cyber-risk management and initiating innovative security solutions. This includes developing investment roadmaps and validating security investments to bolster our cyber posture. Collaborating on cloud security architecture and performing proactive risk assessments, our team contributed to the organization's growth by ensuring a secure and compliant technology environment. I am certified in CRISC and PMP, underscoring my commitment to the security profession. My expertise is rooted in NIST, CIS, and ISO 27001 frameworks, with additional experience in SOX compliance and adherence to regulations such as NYDFS, SEC and SWIFT.