Mario Garcia

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ABOUT MARIO GARCIA

I\'m a cybersecurity executive with 25+ years of experience building and leading high-impact security programs at Fortune 300 scale. I serve as a trusted strategic advisor to the CISO, regularly presenting to the Board and Management Committee on cyber risk while functioning as the primary decision-maker for incident response and crisis management.My expertise spans:Third-Party Risk Management — I\'ve built vendor security oversight programs that monitor attack surfaces, coordinate incident response when partners suffer breaches, and strengthen contractual security requirements through MSA cybersecurity exhibits.Ransomware Resilience — Led enterprise-wide ransomware readiness assessments and implemented comprehensive defenses including Zero Trust Network Access, immutable backups, deception technology, and advanced threat intelligence.Multi-Site Security Operations — Designed and deployed enterprise-grade security controls across distributed environments, enabling business agility while protecting digital assets at scale.Compliance & Governance — Deep experience with PCI DSS, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, NIST SP 800-53, SOC 2, SOX, GDPR, DORA, and emerging AI security frameworks (ISO 42001).M&A Security Integration — Led the security integration for an 18-country acquisition over 3 years, harmonizing cloud infrastructure, identity management, and vulnerability management with enterprise standards.I\'m passionate about translating complex security risks into clear business priorities — from the SOC to the boardroom. I take pride in building top-performing teams and delivering cybersecurity strategies that are scalable, adaptable, and grounded in operational reality.