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Monique H.

VP, Information Security & CISO at Piedmont | Business Strategist | Results Enabler | Information Security Expert | Servant Leader | Board Member | Author

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Experience24+ Years

Executive Overview

An award-winning, performance-driven leader with a strong track record of building, leading, and empowering high-performing teams across Cyber Security, Vulnerability Management, Incident Response, and Governance, Risk, & Compliance. Recognized for developing and executing strategic initiatives that drive alignment between cybersecurity operations and overarching business goals across diverse industries including: Healthcare, Bio-Medical, Food & Beverage, Media & Entertainment, Human Resources, Telecommunications, and Transportation. Core Competencies Include: Data Protection & Privacy • Data Governance & Privacy Protection • Security Incidents & Events Management • Incident Response Strategy • Identity & Access Management Vulnerability & Threat Management • OS, Application & Mobile Security Assessments • Network & Cybersecurity Operations • Cloud Security Architecture • Security Awareness & End user Training IT Policy & Compliance Governance • Regulatory Compliance: HIPAA, SOX, PCI, NIST • Accreditation Standards: Joint Commission, DNV • IT Policy Design & Implementation Enterprise Risk Management • Risk Framework Development • Governance, Risk, & Compliance • Vendor & Application Risk Assessments

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Mar 2024–Present· 2 yrs 6 mos
    • Member, Advisory BoardCurrent
      Mar 2024–Present
  • Dec 2022–Present· 3 yrs 9 mos
    • Executive MemberCurrent
      Dec 2022–Present
  • PiedmontCurrent
    Jun 2016–Present· 10 yrs 3 mos
    • Chief Information Security Officer, Vice President, Information SecurityCurrent
      Jul 2023–Present
    • Executive Director, Information Security | CISO
      Jun 2016–Jul 2023
  • Aug 2013–May 2016· 2 yrs 9 mos
    • Manager, Information Security
      Aug 2013–May 2016
  • Mar 2012–Aug 2013· 1 yr 5 mos
    • Information Risk Manager - North America
      Mar 2012–Aug 2013
  • May 2007–Mar 2012· 4 yrs 10 mos
    • Lead, Senior Information & Content Risk Specialist
      Jul 2008–Dec 2011
    • Manager, Information Risk Management
      2008–Mar 2012
    • Senior Engineer, Security
      May 2007–Jul 2008
  • Mar 2002–Apr 2007· 5 yrs 1 mo
    • Lead, Sr. Network Security Analyst III
      Mar 2002–Apr 2007

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Information Technology

University of Phoenix

Executive MBA

Kennesaw State University - Michael J. Coles College of Business

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Monique H.
Vice Chair & President
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Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Risk AssessmentSecurity Operations CenterEmbraces ChangeInformation SecurityVulnerability AssessmentIT ManagementIT Infrastructure ManagementLeadershipCommunicationData PrivacySecurity Architecture DesignRisk ManagementSecurity AwarenessStrategyProblem SolvingComputer ScienceCritical ThinkingVulnerability ManagementIncident ResponseBuild Strong Relationships