Robert Neil
Chief Information Security Officer | Chief Information Officer | Risk Management, Security Operations, Manufacturing, Defense, Life Science
- Role
- Advisory Council at Secureworld
- Location
- Boston, MA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Robert Neil
Cybersecurity and risk executive with 20+ years of experience leading global enterprise security, privacy, and risk programs across highly regulated industries including federal government, U.S. Defense, healthcare, life sciences, manufacturing, and telecommunications.Proven leader in securing complex environments and enabling strategic digital transformation while protecting critical assets, data, and organizational trust. Expert in building risk-centric security and privacy programs aligned to NIST CSF 2.0, ISO 27001, HIPAA/HITRUST, FedRAMP, DFARS, CMMC, SOC 1/2, PCI DSS, GDPR, and 21 CFR Part 11.AI risk and secure innovation advocate:Championing responsible AI governance and model risk management as part of enterprise risk frameworks. Skilled in establishing AI security controls, generative AI usage policies, and oversight of emerging technology adoption — balancing innovation velocity with disciplined risk mitigation and regulatory compliance.Trusted advisor to executive leadership and Boards of Directors, communicating cyber and AI risk in business terms that influence strategic decision-making. Deep experience in M&A security due diligence, cloud transformation, third-party risk management, incident response, identity and access management, security operations, and audit readiness.Known for building high-performing teams, driving security automation and AI-enabled defenses, strengthening risk visibility, and enabling secure growth at scale.
Experience
Advisory Council
Mar 2022 — Present
Tackling global Cybersecurity issues and sharing critical knowledge and tools needed to protect against ever-evolving threats.
Education
Boston University
Master of Science (M.S.), Information Security
2009 — 2012
National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD)
Certificate
2024
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