Mark W.

About

Strategic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in Information Security, GRC, and Business Transformation across diverse sectors including healthcare, aerospace, and government. Expert in implementing ISO and NIST frameworks, leading large-scale program management initiatives, and applying Lean Six Sigma principles to drive organizational performance. Notable for achieving 100% Meaningful Use compliance in healthcare settings and serving as an interim CISO for major organizations.

Specialties

• Governance & Compliance
• ISO 27001
• NIST Framework
• Policy & Standards
• Security Auditing

Skills

• ISO 27001:2022
• ISO 42001:2023 (AI)
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
• NIST SP 800-53
• NIST SP 800-171/172
• HiTRUST
• HIPAA Compliance
• GRC (Governance, Risk, Compliance)
• Information Security Management Systems (ISMS)
• Business Transformation

19 skills in total

Licenses & Certifications

• Certified NIST Cybersecurity Professional

  NIST / Professional Body

  Issued Nov 2025 · Expires Nov 2028

• PECB Certified Trainer

  PECB

  Issued May 2024 · Expires May 2027

• Certified ISO/IEC 42001:2023 AIMS Lead Implementer

  PECB / ISO

  Issued Mar 2025 · Expires Mar 2028

6 certifications in total

Experience

• Executive Security & GRC Consultant

  Process 360 (formerly Manus 360)

  Mar 2023 — Present

  Stockton, UT (Remote/Hybrid)

• Program Manager

  Novacoast

  May 2016 — Mar 2018

  Ventura, CA

• Senior IT Security Consultant, Manager

  Insight Enterprises

  Mar 2018 — Feb 2023

  Ventura, CA / Utah (Remote/Hybrid)

11 experiences in total

Education

• University of Arkansas at Fayetteville

  Economics

  Jan 1977 — Jan 1980

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