Jonathan Shaper
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) | Executive Leader | Technology
- Role
- Head of Information Security and Governance (CISO Equivalent) at Covia
- Location
- Cleveland, OH, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jonathan Shaper
I am a technology and IT security executive with extensive experience leading…
Experience
Head of Information Security and Governance (CISO Equivalent)
Mar 2021 — Present · US
Conducted in-depth analysis of vendor management processes to assess and mitigate security risks.• Mentored a high-performing project-based team of 8 while leading 2–3 indirect reports, championing talent development and operational excellence across cybersecurity initiatives.• Ensured critical systems functioned with precision and reliability by implementing timely updates and aligning operations with cybersecurity standards and protocols.• Delivered executive-level recommendations that enhanced organizational security posture.Core Accomplishments:• Investigated and resolved multiple payroll data breaches, deploying robust access control mechanisms that reduced the risk of unauthorized access and reinforced data privacy safeguards.• Architected a comprehensive risk management framework by synthesizing COBIT and NIST standards, ensuring strategic alignment with global cybersecurity best practices.• Identified a high-risk flaw in payment card processing through interdepartmental collaboration.• Discovered unencrypted payment card data stored in recorded phone calls.• Designed and rolled out a secure data handling process that closed the vulnerability, averted potential regulatory penalties, and preserved millions in revenue by maintaining PCI compliance.
Education
DeVry University
Bachelor's degree, Telecommunications Management
2004
Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University Chicago
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Information Technology
2006 — 2007
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