Kurleigh Ryan

About Kurleigh Ryan

Strategic cybersecurity and IT risk leader with 15+ years of experience driving security, risk, and compliance programs across financial services, healthcare, government, higher education, and other highly regulated environments. Known for translating complex cyber and regulatory requirements into practical, business-aligned security strategies that strengthen resilience, enable compliance, and support organizational growth, with leadership grounded in frameworks such as NIST CSF/RMF, ISO/IEC 27001, COBIT, SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOX, and GDPR.Brings deep expertise in enterprise security architecture, cyber risk management, IT audit, and governance, serving as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and boards while advancing Zero Trust and cloud security initiatives. Recognized for building high-performing teams and fostering a culture of accountability, mentorship, and continuous improvement, backed by CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, and CGEIT certifications, as well as an MBA and an MSc in Information Security.

Experience

1. Snr Network Security Architect Global(Assistant Vice President)

   Deutsche Bank

   Sep 2024 — Present · Cary, NC, US

   Strategic guidance on the deployment of network segmentation and supporting control polices to enhance overall organizational security and alignment with enterprise security pillars and security capabilities models. • Responsible for leading the design, implementation, and enforcement of security policies as part of the Global CSO Architect Team, ensuring alignment with global regulatory requirements.•Manage technical and operational risks as a technical lead of a global Security Operations Team, conducting in-depth risk and assurance assessments to protect against emerging threats.•Work in close collaboration with senior architects to implement security controls that comply with key banking regulations, including FRB, ECB, DORA, and GDPR.•Drive the planning and deployment of advanced security strategies—such as microsegmentation to support Zero Trust—to strengthen the organization’s overall security posture for both on premise and cloud environments.

Education

• The University of Trinidad and Tobago

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Information Technology Network Management

  2004 — 2010

• Anglia Ruskin University

  Master of Business Administration, MBA Executive Leadership

• Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)

  Associate's degree, Telecommunications Engineering

  2001 — 2003

• Anglia Ruskin University

  Master of Science - MSc, Network Security / Information Security