Bernard Gallagher

Bernard Gallagher is the Senior Vice President at Compass Assurance Team, with over 30 years of expertise in IT security, compliance, and auditing. He has guided organizations across industries such as financial services, healthcare, and technology, helping them meet SOC 1, SOC 2, HIPAA, and HITRUST compliance standards while strengthening their security postures. As a compliance leader, Bernard has extensive experience with SOC 1, SOC 2, HIPAA, HITRUST, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, as well as IT security assessments, privacy audits, and enterprise risk management. He has also served as a Virtual Compliance Officer (VCO), helping organizations enhance their security posture and achieve regulatory compliance efficiently. His technical expertise spans network and application security, data encryption, disaster recovery, business continuity, and forensic analysis. With a Bachelor of Science from Drexel University, an MBA in IT Management, and certifications like CISSP and PMP, Bernard combines leadership and expertise to help clients achieve compliance and long-term success.