Anne Arnold

About Anne Arnold

Throughout my career, I have proven myself to be an innovative Operational Security Leader with 15+ years of experience delivering comprehensive risk assessments and internal audits to ensure compliance with global and industry regulatory standards. I am adept at launching new products from concept to currency, including developing methodology, procedures, training, monitoring requirements, and UAT testing to gain market acceptance and industry regulatory accreditation. I have an excellent history of reducing security assessment turnaround times by 80%, and I launched a cybersecurity Trust Center with views within seven months of deployment. I designed and managed the initial incident management database for a national media panel to track and trend quality escapes and risks. I have a demonstrable ability to strategically balance risk with business value.

Experience

1. Senior Cybersecurity Risk Analyst

   Nielsen

   Nov 2016 — Present

   I lead compliance reviews, internal risk assessments, and audits while communicating critical cybersecurity information to executive leadership and key stakeholders. I manage cybersecurity external engagements, performing contract reviews and negotiating cybersecurity terms. My role also involves representing cybersecurity during client and regulatory audits, where I have created and manage an evidence repository. Additionally, I engage in client RFPs and pre-sales activities, supporting the commercial team to lead the cybersecurity narrative. I frequently conduct ad hoc investigations, provide training to newly acquired companies, and work to elevate the company’s cybersecurity reputation.• I drove revenue growth through 91 client security assessments and RFPs in 2023, with a similar trend continuing into 2024.• My efforts created a global inventory of 70 respondent panels, allowing for a transition to digital gift cards, which mitigated PCI compliance risks by eliminating the need to store physical cards.• I ideated, designed, and executed programs to enhance the external engagement service, bolstering self-service tools for evaluation.• By establishing a repository of common questions and launching a Trust Center, I reduced response times for client security assessments from 15 days to just 2 business days.• My role involved liaising across multiple cross-functional teams to communicate the benefits of the cybersecurity program through RFPs, direct interactions, and contract negotiations.• I employed AI to streamline the sales cycle, reducing the time-to-complete through client assessment auto-population.• I launched the company\'s first Trust Center, resulting in over views in the first quarter, accelerating the sales process by providing transparent security information to clients.• My work supported the removal of costly client audit rights from contracts, potentially saving the company up to $100K per audit.

Education

• Notre Dame of Maryland University

  BA, Business: Marketing and Management

  1991 — 1996

• Loyola University Maryland

  MBA, Management

  2003 — 2005