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Walt Powell CISSP, CISM

Cybersecurity Leader | Executive Advisor | Public Speaker | Cyber Insurance, Risk Quantification & Psychometrics Enthusiast
Kansas City, MO, United States
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Education: CHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER (CISO) Professional Certification

CHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER (CISO)

Carnegie Mellon University - Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy

2020 : 2021

Advanced Cybersecurity Certificate

Cybersecurity

Stanford University School of Engineering

2021 :

MCSA/MCITP

Network Administration

Centriq

2009 : 2009

Northwest Missouri State University

1999 : 2001

Associate of Science (AS)

Computer Science Networking and Security

Wright College

2010 : 2012

Experience: Lead a team of Field Chief Information Security Officers, delivering executive risk and security thought-leadership though peer-based consulting.

2023 : Present

CDW

Lead Field CISO

Member CDW Global Office of Security Strategy

2022 :

CDW

Field Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

2021 :

Aphinia

Member /Advisor

Cybersecurity media and publication

2021 :

Left Brain Security

Owner

I provide a tailored advisory approach to assist CISOs and other executives on their unique cybersecurity journey. I leverage my experience and expertise to help our clients understand their risk, mature their security programs, and enable key business initiatives.

2021 : 2022

CDW

Executive Security Strategist

Company: CDW

Years of Experience: 15

Skills application security, cisco ios, cism, CISO, CISSP, cloud computing, Cloud Security, computer security, content writing , curriculum development, Cyber Defense, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI), delivering technical training, disaster recovery, distance learning, Ethical Hacking, Exam Development , Executive Education, f5 bigip, firewalls, Identity & Access Management (IAM), Incident Response, Information Security, information security governance, information security management, learning management systems, lesson planning, network administration, network design, Networking, network security, pci dss, penetration testing, Psychometrics, Regulatory Compliance, Risk, risk management, Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Program Development, troubleshooting, Vulnerability Assessment, web application firewall, Web Application Security, Windows, windows server, SharePoint, wireless networking, Virtualization, Linux, Bluecoat, DNS, VMware ESX, Hyper-V, Microsoft Exchange, Checkpoint Security, Juniper, Palo Alto Networks, Sourcefire, FireEye, Network Load Balancing, Data Loss Protection (DLP), Information Security Awareness, Risk Assessment, COBIT, ISO 27001, Routing Protocols, CWNA, Ethical Hacker, Backtrack, Metasploit, Wireshark, Learning Management, Delivering Technical, VPN
About I am a cybersecurity thought-leader that specializes in providing executive guidance around risk, governance, compliance and IT security strategies. I help IT organizations build strong teams and programs that can securely enable their business goals. I partner with top businesses to help design and deliver solutions that will both lead and ensure the success of their secure digital transformations.



I find helping companies move into the future securely very challenging and rewarding, As such, I am always pursuing opportunities where I can help build and grow security organizations.

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I'm a graduate of the Carnegie Mellon CISO and the Stanford University Advanced Cybersecurity certification programs.



I hold a large number of Industry and vendor specific certifications including:



CISSP, CISM, C|CISO, CEH v5, AWS CSA-Associate, CheckPoint CCSE, F5-TS L/S/G, F5-CSP, Cisco CCNP, MCT, MCSE, MCITP, MCTS, MCP, CompTia Security+, Network +, A+, a long with dozens of technical, sales and training certifications from all the top cybersecurity solution manufacturers including: Palo Alto, F5 Networks, Checkpoint, McAfee, VMware, Crowdstrike, and many more.