Lauren Ippolito

Experience

1. Owner

   Lci Ventures, Llc

   May 2022 — Present · Phoenix, AZ, US

   Information Security Consultant - Global Credit Ratings and Financial Analytics Organization•Designed and implemented a centralized incident reporting and triage process, allowing employees to easily report issues and ensuring automated routing to the right teams. This improved resolution times and supported regulatory compliance, including proper handling of PII.•Partnered across departments to create and deliver annual firm-wide cybersecurity training, strengthening employee awareness of firm policies and fostering a stronger security culture.•Led simulated phishing exercises for all staff and targeted high-risk roles, reducing vulnerability to social engineering attacks.•Managed monthly security awareness campaigns on emerging threats and best practices, including authoring a firm-wide newsletter to reinforce key messages and maintain engagement.Security Governance Consultant - Financial Services Clearinghouse •Oversaw maintenance and evolution of the NIST CSF framework, addressing control/policy gaps as regulations and business processes changed.•Prepared and presented quarterly security updates for the Chief Security Officer to brief the Board of Directors, translating technical progress and challenges into clear, business-focused insights.

Skills

• Event Planning
• Microsoft Office
• Marketing
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Research
• Project Coordination
• Social Media Marketing
• Powerpoint
• Public Speaking
• Government Relations
• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Word
• Writing
• Leadership