JAMES C.

About

35+ years in information technology as a network engineer, director, project and program manager, and CISO.

I help organizations navigate complex compliance requirements and build security programs that align with business objectives.

I've successfully led multiple cybersecurity initiatives including SOC 1, SOC 2, NIST, CMMC, and PCI compliance, in addition to establishing security governance, architecture, and compliance programs.

My background includes managing large programs and projects in healthcare, banking, eCommerce, and higher education with budgets ranging from $5MM to $50MM.

Currently providing Fractional CISO and vCISO consulting services to software, information technology, cybersecurity, healthcare, and defense manufacturing firms. I help clients develop and mature their security programs through policy development, security governance frameworks, incident response planning, compliance assessments (SOC 2, NIST, CMMC, PCI), and tabletop exercises that prepare teams for real-world scenarios.

Certifications: PMP, C|CISO. CISM, CISSP, CEH, currently working on a Master's in Cyber Security.

Licenses & Certifications

• C|CISO

  EC-Council

  Issued Oct 2025 · Expires Nov 2026

• Certified Information Security Manager

  ISACA

  Issued Jan 2026 · Expires Jan 2030

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional

  ISC²

  Issued Feb 2026 · Expires Feb 2029

6 certifications in total

Experience

• vCISO, Cybersecurity Consultant

  Wren & Associates, LLC dba Network Technology Partners

  Oct 2021 — Present

  Greater St. Louis

• National Practice Leader Cyber Security

  Health Payer Consortium

  Oct 2007 — Present

• Program Manager

  Tabula Rasa HealthCare

  Jan 2019 — Jul 2021

  Peak TPA Third Party Administration

8 experiences in total

Education

• EC-Council University

  Masters in CyberSecurity

  Jan 2026 — Jan 2027

• University of Arkansas

  MBA, Business Administration

  Jan 2002 — Jan 2004

3 education entries in total

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