Rori Perkins

About Rori Perkins

Responsibility, Relator, Achiever, Arranger, Competition Driven, strategic minded, people oriented professional. Committed to building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships, through collaborative partnerships, and clear written and verbal communication.

Experience

1. Director of Information Security Awareness, Analytics & Risk

   Concora Credit

   Jan 2022 — Present · Portland, OR, US

   Accomplished director-level professional specializing in Information Security Awareness analytics, risk management, and IT procurement. Proven expertise in aligning information security practices with industry standards, including FFIEC (Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council) guidelines and PCI-DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) to mitigate information security risks.Recognized for fostering a culture of security awareness and compliance, empowering employees across departments to become active participants in protecting data while ensuring regulatory adherence. Highly skilled at translating complex technical concepts into clear and actionable strategies for diverse stakeholders.Skilled in conducting comprehensive information security risk and maturity assessments to identify and prioritize process improvement opportunities. Proficient in implementing effective vendor risk management reviews, including assessing vendor security controls and monitoring ongoing vendor performance to ensure compliance with security requirements.Demonstrated success in optimizing IT procurement processes by developing and implementing an IT procurement function and framework to mitigate risks and enhance operational efficiency. Skilled at collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders, including legal, compliance, and IT teams, to integrate information security measures into all parts of the business.Dedicated to staying ahead of emerging threats, industry regulations, and best practices in information security. A strategic leader focused on balancing business objectives with information security priorities to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data.

Education

• Southern Oregon University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Anthropology

  1999 — 2002

• George Fox University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Organizational Strategy

  2015 — 2017