Allyson Dennis
Cybersecurity Consultant @Towerwall, Inc
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WORK HISTORY
Cybersecurity Consultant @Towerwall, Inc
Towerwall is an industry-leading cybersecurity preparedness partner with more than 20 years of experience providing a comprehensive suite of end-to-end security solutions and services:• Provide executive-level advisory to CISOs, and senior leadership on cybersecurity governance, risk management, compliance engagements supporting customers in highly regulated markets.• Facilitate cross‑functional risk assessment workshops, scenario analyses, and tabletop‑style exercises to identify emerging risks, stress‑test response plans, and validate mitigation strategies and operational readiness.• Architect cybersecurity governance, enterprise risk management, and compliance programs and policies to comply with ISO 27001, ISO 42001, NIST CSF, NIST AI RMF, GLBA, GDPR, SOC 2, HITRUST, HIPAA, and other regulatory requirements.• Drive market expansion and revenue retention by delivering clear, data‑driven recommendations that enhance audit posture, certification readiness, and stakeholder confidence in enterprise risk oversight.
EDUCATION
Eastern University
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Organizational Leadership
Francis Marion University
Bachelors of Business Administration
ABOUT ALLYSON DENNIS
Global Information Security and Technology Executive leading programs in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM), Operational Resilience, Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery (BCP/DR), AI Governance, and Responsible AI.I specialize in turning fragmented risk and regulatory compliance efforts into unified, scalable programs that protect revenue, reputation, and long-term enterprise value. I am adept at translating complex technical and regulatory requirements into actionable business decisions for financial services, healthcare, and insurance industries, while guiding fast-growing SaaS, FinTech, and InsurTech companies from Pre-IPO to Public, and transforming technology and teams for global Fortune 500 enterprises as a transformational leader.My accomplishments include:* Designing and operationalizing multiple GRC programs* Building and mentoring high-performing teams* Achieving 100% successful audits across SOC 1 & 2, SOX, ISO 27001/42001, PCI, NIST CSF & 800-53, HITRUST, HIPAA, GDPR, and GLBA* Embedding regulatory compliance directly into daily operations through automation* Operationalizing Business Continuity Plans through crises* Optimizing Third-Party Risk Management programs to respond rapidly to systemic vulnerabilities such as Log4j and SolarWinds* Leveraging frameworks and automation to deliver real-time insights and scalable controls, ensuring operational resilience across complex supply chainsAs organizations adopt AI at scale, my recent work focuses on advising and designing Responsible AI and AI Governance programs that enable organizations to meet evolving regulatory requirements and ethical standards while maintaining operational stability. I provide the C-suite and Boards with strategic oversight and data-driven insights, ensuring organizations remain fundamentally resilient, compliant, and trusted by their customers.
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