Linda Morales

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ABOUT LINDA MORALES

With a career spanning over two decades, I am a cybersecurity and compliance leader specializing in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) across multiple frameworks in both government and commercial sectors. As Vice President of Corporate Security and Global Compliance at 38North Security, I provide strategic direction for enterprise-wide security programs, ensuring regulatory alignment and risk mitigation.My expertise includes leading FISMA, FedRAMP, and HIPAA security assessments for high-impact systems, as well as advising organizations on securing Protected Health Information (PHI). I have also guided companies through international compliance expansions, ensuring adherence to frameworks such as IRAP (Australia) and Protected B (Canada).Beyond assessments, I have played a pivotal role in developing and managing corporate security compliance programs, ensuring alignment with NIST SP 800-53/171 and ISO. This has enabled organizations to enhance their security posture, safeguard sensitive data, and meet stringent regulatory requirements.With hands-on experience in security assessment, risk management, incident response, and compliance strategy, I lead teams that deliver actionable insights and audit-ready security frameworks. My leadership extends to managing large-scale security assessment teams, overseeing compliance initiatives, and training personnel on evolving cybersecurity threats and best practices.I hold a CISSP, PMP, and CCP, reinforcing my commitment to excellence in cybersecurity, risk management, and regulatory compliance.