Nathan E.

About Nathan E.

Nathan Everson 80••••••60 N••••••••@gmail.com As a dedicated and passionate cyber security subject matter expert with a proven track record of architecting and leading large-scale, cyber security initiatives, I have been recognized for innovating cyber resilience strategies that have been a key factor in securing major multimillion-dollar enterprise commitments. Proficient in assessing IT security and compliance frameworks, I excel at identifying gaps and vulnerabilities and prioritizing and communicating complex concepts to senior decision-makers. I have designed and led large, geographically distributed teams to build and deploy cyber security, threat intelligence, and compliance programs, resulting in a robust security posture that mitigates risk of advanced persistent threats. I am trusted by Fortune 500, national, and multinational companies to safeguard critical assets and remain in compliance with applicable national international information security management standards. Specialities: Security Architecture & Design, Cloud Security, Cyber Risk Management, Risk Assessments & Audits, Compliance & Governance (data privacy, PCI, SOC2T2, ISO27k1, NYDFS, HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA etc.), Threat Intelligence, Incident Response & Forensics, Security Awareness Training Let\'s connect and collaborate on building a secure digital future!

Experience

1. Acting CISO Head of IT, Network Operations, and Support

   Divisions Maintenance Group

   Jul 2022 — Present · US

   I architect and implement security, risk management, and compliance frameworks for this leading national facilities management company. I evaluate business processes and security infrastructure, identify vulnerabilities and gaps, and lead 27 team members to deliver high-value, continuous improvement initiatives to safeguard data. By remaining current on industry best practices, emerging technologies, and evolving security threats, I delivered a cutting-edge IT environment that has attracted major multimillion-dollar enterprise accounts.Key highlights of the value I contributed includes the following.• Increased revenue 20% YoY by developing a five-year IT and security strategy that was key to securing clients such as Walmart, Home Depot, and Lowes.• Architected and built a flexible security program easily integrated into future frameworks.• Improved vulnerability detection by 100% through integration of automated scanning.• Cut $50K in monthly costs through application consolidation and efficient license monitoring.• Saved ~$250K annually through vendor consolidation and contract negotiations.• Deployed IDS/IPS, SOC, IP filtering, and WAF technologies and enhanced antivirus system.• Ushered divisions into ISO 27001 and SOC2 Type 2 compliance.• Boosted customer satisfaction by overhauling phone system to include AI capabilities.• Consolidated assets, technology, and staff from three sites in two states into one location.• Migrated network platform to Fortinet on time and budget without interruption to services.

Education

• ECPI Technical Institute

  Associates of Science

  2004 — 2006

• ECPI Technical College

  Bachelors of Science

  2006 — 2008

• Virginia Commonwealth University

  Masters of Science

  2008 — 2010