John Conroy
John Conroy is a Virtual CISO with Compass IT Compliance. In this role, John works with clients across all vertical markets to help them assess their information security program and cybersecurity initiatives to identify potential weaknesses and build a plan to help them mitigate their risks. Prior to joining Compass IT Compliance, John had extensive experience working for Global Fortune 500 companies (Schneider Electric and American Power Conversation) where he was an expert in leading innovative Digital Transformation Programs in IT for IT, IDAM and implementing Risk Management Strategies. He has also led numerous highly productive global teams focused on operational excellence in large complex environments. John holds a Mechanical Engineering Degree as well an MBA from the University of Rhode Island.
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A True Story and Yet Another Cyberattack Victim
by John Conroy on April 22, 2022 at 1:45 PM
Cybercriminals can act alone, but increasingly we are witnessing cyber gangs (who operate like a small business and are also often referred to as ransomware gangs), with leaders, developers, system administrators, intrusion experts, data exfiltration experts, and monetary experts work …
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