David Ehn
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) @Agilysys
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) @Agilysys
Alpharetta, GA, US
Overseeing a globally dispersed cyber team while transforming the Cyber Security program at Agilysys to build a robust security program. • Artificial Intelligence: Led the Executive AI Steering Committee, establishing enterprise AI governance and implementing security controls to manage model, data, and regulatory risk. Enabled the business to safely deploy AI and GenAI use cases by balancing innovation velocity with risk-based guardrails and executive oversight. Spearheaded the use of AI within the business with the development of use cases for cyber operations to solve business problems at greatly reduced cost. • Cyber Risk Management: Spearheaded the transformation of the cyber program into a risk-based framework, prioritizing foundational measures to proactively prevent potential breaches. Developed comprehensive multi-year strategies and roadmaps, significantly enhancing the security posture of Agilysys and its SaaS products.• Board-Level Strategic Engagement: Regularly meet with the Board of Directors and the Cyber Risk Subcommittee on a quarterly basis, focusing on comprehensive reviews of the cyber program. Emphasized risk reduction strategies and continuous improvement of security posture.• Governance, Risk, and Compliance: Established a robust cyber governance risk and compliance program, aligning operations with industry standards and customer requirements. Successfully managed PCI, SOX, and SOC2 audits for over thirty products annually, effectively identifying and resolving risks.• Product Security Program Development: Instituted a robust product security program, ensuring that SaaS products underwent integrated security measures, including continuous static and dynamic code testing. • Strategic Collaboration for Enhanced Security: Collaborated closely with engineering and IT teams, integrating security projects into their operational pipelines while addressing security hygiene issues.
EDUCATION
Ithaca College
BS
Regis University
MBA, Operations Management
ABOUT DAVID EHN
An accomplished and driven CISO with extensive experience business leadership with cybersecurity expertise adept in the management of geographically dispersed teams and international projects. Skilled in overseeing technology implementations for large-scale enterprises, supporting over users. Proficient in leading teams to deliver projects on time and within budget. My key competencies include:• Security Leadership • Operations Management • Artificial Intelligence • Cyber Strategy • Security Governance • Security Architecture • Security Operations • Data Protection • Data Privacy • Process Engineering • Systems Engineering • Risk Management • Project Management Select Accomplishments Included• Restructured the security organization, emphasizing critical risk mitigation to safeguard customer data across more than twenty SaaS products in expansive multi-region cloud environments.• Spearheaded dozens of projects with budgets exceeding ten million dollars, overseeing global enterprise cross-functional teams from inception to successful implementation.• Led the design, planning, and implementation of enterprise cloud and multi-site multi-tenant hosting environments for customer applications, enhancing infrastructure and security protocols to bolster overall organizational security posture.• Optimized security technology implementation timelines through strategic planning, standardization, and streamlined processes, simplifying onboarding, verifications, and ongoing maintenance.• Successfully managed budgets to align with evolving threat landscapes and security requisites, maintaining compliance within industry standard spending parameters.
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