About
Results-driven Senior Information Security Officer with a successful history of developing and implementing strong cybersecurity strategies, managing risk and compliance, and leading incident response and threat mitigation efforts. Experienced in building high-performing teams, fostering a cybersecurity-aware culture, and leveraging research and thought leadership for informed decision-making. CISSP-certified and pursuing a Doctor of Computer Science (DCS) degree in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance.
Senior Information Security Officer & Cyber-Risk Behavioral Scientist
- Birthday: March 3
- Email: dustin.sachs@gmail.com
- Email: dustin.sachs@student.ctuonline.edu
- City: Katy, Texas
🎯𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐇𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒:
✔️ Managed and supported a seven-employee team, raising task completion from 60% to 95% bi-weekly.
✔️ Optimized the risk assessment process for new and updated technologies, reducing the average completion time by 50% and providing greater process transparency to stakeholders.
✔️ Managed a team of over 40 C-Level executives to compile insights and analysis to deliver timely research findings.
✔️ Managed Information Security projects involving NIST and HIPAA compliance framework assessments, generating over $1 million in revenue in a quarter.
✔️ Delivered comprehensive incident response, cybersecurity, and governance consulting solutions, reducing the financial impacts of security incidents by $3.5 million.
✔️ Mentored and trained junior employees in developing security programs for sensitive data, particularly in the healthcare and regulated industries, resulting in a 50% increase in the client portfolio.
📄𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒:
𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐲𝐩𝐞: ISTJ-T - Logistician
𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂 𝐓𝐲𝐩𝐞: C/D - Inspector
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Senior Manager, Governance Risk and Compliance
2022 - Present
World Fuel Services, Miami, FL
- Manage and support a team of seven employees responsible for Information Security Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) functions, raising task completion from 60% to 95% bi-weekly.
- Provide oversight and direction for enterprise-wide security awareness and training initiatives, resulting in a 40% report rate for simulated phishing exercises and a quarter-over-quarter decrease in simulation failures.
- Optimized the third-party risk assessment process for new and updated technologies, reducing the average time to complete assessments by 50% and providing greater process transparency to stakeholders.
- Serve a leading role in supporting the establishment of robust policies and procedures for enterprise cybersecurity, resulting in a satisfactory rating from auditors on 85% of assessed security controls.
Director of Research and Content Strategy
2023 - Present
Institute for Critical Infrastructure Technology (ICIT), Washington, DC
- Develop and implement a 12-month research agenda to proactively address emerging trends and challenges in critical infrastructure technology, ensuring relevance and impact.
- Create and publish weekly top-tier research reports, white papers, and thought leadership content, establishing ICIT as a trusted and authoritative voice in the field.
- Manage a team of 40 C-Level executives to compile expert insights and analysis on key cybersecurity topics.
- Provided strategic guidance and thought leadership to various stakeholders, including policymakers, industry professionals, and academia, playing a pivotal role in driving decision-making.
Education
Doctor of Computer Science - Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
2022 - 2024
Colorado Technical University, Colorado Springs, CO
Research Focus: Cyber-Risk Behavioral Psychology and Artificial Intelligence
Masters of Business Administration
2018 - 2020
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
Specialization: Cybersecurity
Bachelor of Arts
2000 - 2004
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
Major: Political Science
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