Patrick Jackson

Experience

1. Security Program Manager

   Sentant

   Feb 2022 — Present

   Delivered consultancy services to startup and small to medium-sized business (SMB) clientele seeking attestation for SOC 2, ISO 27001, and Privacy certifications. Functioned as a virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) for multiple clients, exercising oversight over Governance and Compliance undertakings. Orchestrated the management of diverse client compliance programs encompassing SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS. Conducted comprehensive Risk Assessments and Business Impact Analyses for clients, while also assuming responsibility for Vendor Management initiatives. Spearheaded the implementation and provided guidance on Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery strategies. Assumed a leadership role in Incident Response for clients, furnishing training to client technical teams on incident response protocols. Executed simulated Phishing Drills targeting client users, thereby fortifying their resilience to social engineering threats. Delivered rigorous Information Security Training to both clients and staff, cultivating an informed and security-conscious workforce. Formulated security roadmaps and proffered proposed security architectures for client engineering teams, enhancing the overall security posture. Undertook multifaceted tasks including risk assessments, access reviews, and comprehensive security and compliance gap analyses. Pioneered the establishment, management, and maintenance of end-to-end information security programs for clients, ensuring a robust and comprehensive safeguarding framework.

Education

• Western Governors University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, 3.0

  2016 — 2019

• Western Governors University

  Master of Science - MS, Cybersecurity & Information Assurance

  2019 — 2024

• Western Wyoming Community College

  Associate's degree, Computer Science & Psychology with a certificate in Web Developement, 3.2

  2013 — 2016