Shay Colson

About Shay Colson

Client-focused, extremely motivated, people-centric cybersecurity leader. Trying every day to raise the security tide through collaboration and transparency - let\'s recognize progress and get better, together.Detail-oriented with the ability to see the bigger picture, capable communicator in-person and in writing. Constantly (constantly) looking to innovate. Does not do well with downtime. Excited by complicated problems. Own worst critic. Organizational navigator. Enthusiast of self-propelled adventures (walk, run, hike, bike, swim). Learning to play the infinite game.What other sort of things do people put in this box? Does anybody actually expand it? Should I talk more about my dog? She\'s in the banner picture here and she hangs out in my office and she\'s awesome.

Experience

1. Managing Partner

   Intentional Cybersecurity

   Apr 2022 — Present

   Helping leadership teams understand the \"So what?\" of cyber risk in order to make better business decisions.On any given day, I might be- Tailoring inherent risk rating methodologies for deployment across investment portfolios and funds- Reviewing technical documentation, network diagrams, and environments to quantify attack surface- Interviewing Chief Information Security Officers, Chief Technology Officers, Chief Information Officers, General Counsel, and Security Architects and Engineers- Integrating findings from threat intelligence teams, open-source intelligence tools, and closed-source intelligence capabilities for acquisition targets- Developing and prioritizing remediation plans, costs, and time estimates to address risks post-transaction (Immediate Action, 90 Day Plan, Year 1, etc.); Ensuring clients fully understand, contextualize, and manage down cyber risk across their entire footprint. Helping investment leaders and management teams navigate complicated cybersecurity and risk management challenges in their own specific contexts.Always looking to grow the skills and capabilities of those on my team, on my client\'s teams, and anyone else who asks (nicely). Always willing to make an intro or take a question - cyber is a team sport, and our world is very small. Be helpful, add value, and do the right thing.

Education

• Syracuse University

  Master of Science, Information Management

  2008 — 2010

• University of Washington

  Bachelor of Arts, Comparative History of Ideas (CHID)

Skills

• Information Security
• Computer Security
• Social Media
• Project Management
• Risk Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Information Security Management
• Business Development
• Start-Ups
• Business Networking
• Security
• Enterprise Risk Management
• Community Engagement
• Digital Media
• Alumni Relations
• Community Management
• User Experience
• Program Management
• Network Security
• Public Speaking
• Vulnerability Management
• Nist
• Itil V3 Foundations Certified
• Information Management
• Information Assurance
• Higher Education
• Business Process
• Product Management
• Social Networking
• Visio
• Data Analysis
• Vulnerability Assessment
• Risk Mitigation
• Information Security Policy
• Student Recruitment
• Multitasker
• Cyber Security
• Mobile Security
• Cloud Security
• Security Architecture Design