Jacob Katz

About Jacob Katz

Jacob Katz is an IT Risk Advisory professional focused on SOC reporting and third-party risk management (TPRM). He partners closely with organizations to navigate complex compliance landscapes, translating frameworks like SOC 1, SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and CMMC into clear, practical strategies aligned to real-world operations.Known for his collaborative and pragmatic approach, Jacob advises clients on control design, risk evaluation, and audit readiness, helping teams strengthen assurance programs without unnecessary complexity. He applies strong critical thinking both internally and in client engagements, challenging assumptions, identifying gaps, and guiding stakeholders toward well-reasoned, defensible outcomes.Within his firm, Jacob plays an active leadership role in advancing risk and assurance practices, contributing to the development of methodologies, mentoring team members, and helping shape consistent, high-quality delivery. His focus remains consistent: making risk and compliance actionable, transparent, and aligned with business objectives.* Based in Denver, Colorado* Speaker on SOC and third-party risk topics* Focused on practical, business-aligned risk and compliance solutions

Experience

1. Manager, IT Risk Advisory Services

   Schneider Downs

   Jul 2023 — Present · Denver, CO, US

   Lead SOC practice and assist with practice development decisions such as software selection and practice process optimization- Manage SOC 1/2 Type 1 and Type 2 engagements, in addition to advising on best business practices during non-attest readiness assessments- Lead prospective client calls to provide information on services, in addition to cross-selling other services outside the scope of services solicited- Manage a portfolio of clients with services that total annually- Provide IT Audit co-sourcing/outsourcing functions, including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) ITGC design and testing- Communicate directly with engagement stakeholders, including executive management, to have constructive dialogue in regards to services provided- Conduct and lead audits, including but not limited to ISO 27001 internal audit, NIST 800-171, network device, third-party risk management, risk assessment, and distributed IT audits

Education

• Duquesne University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Management Information Systems, General

  2014 — 2018

Skills

• Videography
• Social Media
• Video Editing
• Photography
• Microsoft Office
• Project Management
• Microsoft Excel
• Public Relations