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Chet Heacox

Experienced, Passionate and Driven Information Security Leader | Life Long Learner | Strong Ethical Principles
La Crosse, WI, United States
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Education: Master of Science - MS

Cybersecurity & Information Assurance

Western Governors University

2023

B.S.

Management of Information Systems

Winona State University

2005 : 2009

Warrant Officer Advanced Course

255S : Information Security

Army School of Information Technology

2014 : 2014

Warrant Officer Basic Course

255A : System Engineering

Army School of Information Technology

2009 : 2010

Experience: 2021 : Present

Mayo Clinic

Manager of Information Security - CyberSecurity Engineering

During this role, I utilized my 20 years of experience in military to assist in setting standards, coaching staff, and delivering expert-level advice to build high-performing team. I also facilitated in creating an incident response capability to effectively deal with threats to the state. I trained and educated team during incident response training and exercises.

• Designed and developed tabletop exercise for public utility company.

• Interpreted and translated technical reports into business language for executive review.

• Defined and implemented standard strategies and career management program for staff.

2015 : 2021

Wisconsin Army National Guard

Information Protection Technician

During this role, I implemented effective strategies and delivered robust leadership skills while serving as Head of Security Engineering of newly formed business. I supervised and designed a robust plan to achieve tactical and strategic goals. Moreover, I introduced restructuring of a high-performing team to increase efficiencies, delivered career advancement and established Security Engineering for business.

• Optimize and standardize processes by introducing effective processes from legacy team.

• Integrate security roadmaps to align security processes and establish targeted plan.

• Evaluate and analyze team member skills to enhance operational effectiveness and performance.

2020 : 2021

Kaplan North America

Director of Information Security

In this role, I oversaw incidents and possessed effective communication between leadership, external agencies, and the incident response team. I also implemented standard for detecting security related merger / acquisition (M&A) risks and overall cost as per set legal, regulatory and enterprise standards. Moreover I served as Head of Information Security, while reporting directly to CFO, measuring metrics, and coordinating with leadership in technology. Built professional team to achieve high performance. I also incorporated requirements for GDPR and CCPA compliance by providing executive support.

• Led organization in securing ISO 27001 certification.

• Integrated Security in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

• Executed metrics to assess program effectiveness and determined challenges.

• Acted as face of Security for B2B clients, supporting audits and contract negotiations.

• Established Security Council to analyze and align security goals with business objectives.

• Achieved The Kaplan Way Leadership Award twice for leadership and involvement in key initiatives during 2017 and 2018.

2016 : 2020

Kaplan Professional

Director of Information Security

During this role, I conducted risk reviews for applications prior to acceptance into enterprise. I also coordinated with security professionals across business to accomplish targeted security goals. I managed Data Loss Prevention workflows and controls. Moreover, I executed strategies for continuous process improvement by analyzing targeted areas.

• Set standards, developed processes, and eradicate roadblocks for team.

• Acted as senior member of incident response team and developed proactive incident response plan.

• Executed comprehensive vulnerability management program for enterprise to create measurable long-term security developments.

2014 : 2016

Kaplan

Information Security Manager

Company: Mayo Clinic

Years of Experience: 20

Skills Access, Active Directory, Application Security, CEH, CISSP, Cloud Security, Computer Hardware, Computer Security, Contract Negotiations, Cross-functional Collaboration, Customer Service, Data Center, DLP, Ethical Hacking, IDS, Information Security, Integration, IPS, IT Security Operations, Leadership, Linux, Microsoft Office, Microsoft SQL Server, Network Security, PCI DSS, Professional Development, Project Management, Risk Management, Security, Security+, Security Clearance, Security Planning, Servers, SharePoint, Social Engineering, SOX Compliancy, Strategic Planning & Analysis, System Administration, Team Leadership, Training & Mentoring, Troubleshooting, Vendor Management, VMware, Vulnerability Assessment, Web Application Security, Windows 7, Windows Server, Windows XP, XP
About Hi, I am Chet Heacox and I have subject matter expertise in identifying security risks, executing security risk management strategies, and developing programs for information security. I have proven ability in planning, monitoring, and managing security programs. I also excel at designing security roadmaps combined with a proven record of successfully planning and implementing major initiatives. Moreover, I am proficient in developing information security policies and procedures, as well as successfully designing programs, while meeting objectives of excellence in a dynamic environment. I am highly skilled in emergency response planning, conducting technological analysis and research. Furthermore, I have demonstrated the ability to mentor and motivate high performing IS teams in addition to exceptional analytical skills to increase operational effectiveness and achieve strategic goals.



I am an articulate and refined communicator; proficient in forging and nurturing professional relationships with stakeholders at all levels leveraging interpersonal communication skills. While others take pride in meeting all standards set before them, my passion is for delivering service that goes beyond organizational expectations, creating a win-win scenario for everyone involved! Please feel free to InMail me with any thoughts, comments, or questions about my work. I'm always interested in making new professional acquaintances.



Key Skills:

• Cross-functional Collaboration

• Security Planning

• Security & Safety Regulations

• Strategic Planning & Analysis

• Documentation Management

• Contract Negotiations

• Risk Assessment & Control

• Security Resource Allocation

• Continuous Process Improvement

• Training & Mentoring

• Complex Problem Resolution

• Team Building & Leadership