Martin Southerland

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ABOUT MARTIN SOUTHERLAND

I am a cybersecurity risk and compliance analyst with a strong background in safeguarding critical infrastructure across DoD, healthcare, and commercial industries. With extensive experience in risk management, compliance, and information security, I specialize in identifying vulnerabilities, implementing security frameworks, and enforcing governance policies to strengthen enterprise security posture. Throughout my career, I have successfully navigated complex regulatory landscapes, ensuring compliance with RMF, NIST, ISO, HIPAA, and HITRUST standards. I have had the privilege of securing mission-critical environments, including NORAD, DHA, ARSTRAT, and Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield. My expertise spans risk management, vulnerability assessments, security engineering, and regulatory compliance, allowing me to develop robust security strategies that mitigate threats and enhance operational resilience. I thrive in both independent and collaborative environments, having worked with leading organizations such as ABCBS, SAIC, Mantech, PeopleTec, andRaytheon. I am proficient in leveraging security tools like ACAS, eMASS, Nessus, ServiceNow, Tufin, and Microsoft Purview to ensure compliance and proactively manage risks. Passionate about cybersecurity, I am committed to protecting organizations from evolving threats while driving continuous improvement in security programs.