Steven Stapleton

About Steven Stapleton

Dynamic security and technology executive with over 15 years of experience leading strategic technology initiatives and driving robust security and compliance measures in the healthcare, government and financial industries. Key accomplishments include- Successfully achieved and maintained HITRUST certification at each healthcare company I\'ve been a part of, showcasing a commitment to excellence in cybersecurity and adherence to industry standards. in addition to obtaining RMF framework compliance and ATO\'s at each government contract that I\'ve been responsible for- Spearheaded the development and implementation of comprehensive security solutions, ensuring the protection of sensitive data and the mitigation of risks in multiple dynamic healthcare environments- Established and fostered a culture of cybersecurity awareness, driving behavioral changes and promoting a proactive approach to security across the organization- Cultivated strategic partnerships with vendors and stakeholders, negotiating contracts to optimize security solutions and drive innovation and collaboration.Passionate about leveraging expertise to provide strategic guidance and advisory services to organizations seeking to enhance their security posture and achieve compliance with regulatory requirements. Dedicated to supporting and empowering companies in navigating the complex landscape of cybersecurity and risk management to achieve their business goals securely and efficiently.

Experience

1. Vice President Security and Enterprise Technology, CISO

   Strive Health

   Mar 2023 — Present

   Dynamic VP of Security & Enterprise Technology with 15+ years\' healthcare experience. Proven in IT strategy, infrastructure, and compliance. Skilled in leadership, innovation, and collaboration- Developed Comprehensive IT/Security Strategy and Architecture: Led the development and execution of comprehensive IT strategies, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives- Architected and implemented scalable technology infrastructure to support evolving business goals, overseeing multiple teams responsible for various technical functions.support, system administration, networking, telephony, security, and compliance- Established Cybersecurity Culture: Instituted a robust cybersecurity culture within the organization, driving behavioral changes and fostering awareness of evolving threats. Implemented proactive measures to mitigate risks and safeguard sensitive data- Managed Budgeting and Compliance: Oversaw budget allocations across teams, prioritizing resources to meet organizational requirements effectively. Directed internal and external audit initiatives, with a focus on achieving and maintaining HITRUST compliance and reducing organizational risks- Championed Automation: Led automation initiatives aimed at streamlining security, cloud, and system administration tasks. Implemented cutting-edge technologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in security operations- Cultivated Partnerships: Fostered strong relationships with partners and vendors, negotiating contracts to benefit Strive\'s patients. Developed integrated partnerships across the technology team and business units to drive innovation and collaboration- Demonstrated Vision: Exhibited a forward-thinking vision for secure IT solutions, supporting business growth and organizational objectives. Leveraged extensive experience in AWS and Azure cloud environments to optimize performance and scalability.

Education

• Sinclair Community College

  Associates, Network Security

  2004 — 2008

• Sinclair Community College

  Associates, Computer Networking

  2004 — 2008

• Cedarville University

  BA, Information Systems

  2010 — 2014

Skills

• Comptia Security+
• Data Center
• Dns
• Linux
• Cisco Technologies
• Computer Security
• Network Administration
• Technical Support
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Troubleshooting
• Disaster Recovery
• Cissp
• Vmware Esx
• Firewalls
• Networking
• Hp
• Windows 7
• Vmware
• Active Directory
• Windows Server
• Information Security
• Security+
• Itil
• Vpn
• Routers
• Network Security
• Security
• System Administration