Adam C.
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Cybersecurity Pro | 24+ Years Experience | Ex-Deloitte & EY
Studied at University of Dallas
Works at Coreil Cybersecurity
Available tomorrow at 7:30 PM UTC
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Adam's Coaching Offerings
Advance Your Cyber Security Career
Expert coaching to elevate your skills and achieve your cyber security goals.
Starting at $1,29010h+ of coaching
Land Top Cyber Security Interviews
Tailored guidance on networking, resume, cover letters, and more.
Starting at $6455h+ of coaching
Nail the Cyber Security Interviews
Crush the interview through mock interviews, personalized feedback, and more.
Starting at $6455h+ of coaching
Custom hourly · $129/hr
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Adam’s Cybersecurity Qualifications
Experience level: Director
Welcome to my profile! With over a 24 years of experience in cybersecurity and technology risk management, I have honed my skills in strategic reporting, risk mitigation, and governance across top companies like Deloitte, EY, McKesson, CBRE Group, and Vistra. My expertise includes developing global strategic roadmaps, enhancing GRC solutions, and leading cybersecurity initiatives that align with business priorities. I have a proven track record of supporting CISO strategic visions and managing cybersecurity portfolios to deliver measurable value and risk reduction. Whether you're looking to strengthen your cybersecurity framework or navigate complex risk landscapes, I'm here to guide you. Let's connect and secure your path to success in the cybersecurity field!
Adam can help with:
Skill Building
Cyber Security Strategy
Risk Assessment
Cover Letters
Resume Review
Freelancing
Security Auditing
Behavioral Interview Prep
About Adam
I started my career in consulting and have kept that mindset in everything I embark upon. Trust is important in every interaction and relationship. I enjoy solving problems and achieving results with the team.
Work Experience
Principal
Coreil Cybersecurity
January 2021 - Present
Focus on assisting leaders in developing cybersecurity strategies, tactical execution of key programs and initiatives, and key business value and risk reduction reporting. My expertise includes: - Facilitating Roadmap Strategy Sessions: Leading collaborative sessions to develop comprehensive cybersecurity roadmaps that align with business objectives and drive continuous improvement. - Guiding Leadership in Objectives and Key Result (OKR) Development: Assisting leaders in formulating clear and actionable - Strategic Reporting: Providing detailed reports that offer insights into cybersecurity performance, risk reduction, and strategic initiatives. - Value Capture Reporting and Messaging: Communicating the value and impact of cybersecurity initiatives through clear and compelling reports and messages that highlight achievements and areas for improvement. With a proven track record of delivering strategic insights and practical solutions, I am dedicated to empowering organizations to achieve their cybersecurity goals and maintain a resilient security posture.
Cyber Business Office Director
McKesson
May 2024 - June 2025
- Cyber Strategic Reporting - Running-Cyber-As-A-Business - Portfolio Management - Key Metrics and Measurements Report key cybersecurity activities, metrics, risk reduction and value. Distilling key messages, data, and information into valuable insights for stakeholders including but not limited to: Technology Executive Leadership, Board of Directors, Business Unit CIOs, Legal, external partners. Responsibility for cybersecurity portfolio initiatives reporting and measurements. Responsible for workstream governance, status, RAID management to enable Programs to delivery committed value, value capture, budget management. Responsible for identifying and capturing business value, provide Cybersecurity executive reporting standards/template and process alignment. Also, stakeholder and communications advisory for consistent messaging that is value and risk reduction focused. - Support Cross-Program prioritization & risk mitigation - Responsible for executive communication - Manage project management and program management resources ensure high quality services - Organizational Change leadership and support, focused on cyber initiatives - Assist with program roadmap articulation and communication - Monitor key cybersecurity projects - Support key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics development / refinement aligned with business priorities - Support teams and leadership with board-level and senior management presentations and enterprise-wide communications. Business Analysis, Business Process and +29 skills
Cyber Business Office Manager
McKesson
May 2024 - November 2024
Maintain planning and execution of the cybersecurity business function. Support the CISO and leadership team in ensuring business decisions are implemented with security policy alignment. Support the CISO’s strategic vision through: - Organizational Change leadership and support, focused on cyber initiatives - Assist with program roadmap articulation and communication - Monitor key cybersecurity projects - Share and communicate knowledge insights on best practice recommendations based on evolving threat landscape to protect the business. - Support key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics development / refinement aligned with business priorities - Prepare board-level and senior management presentations and enterprise-wide communications. Organizational Effectiveness, Oral Communication and +6 skills
GRC Manager
McKesson
January 2024 - May 2024
GRC Solution enhancement delivery Technology risk and issues management Facilitation of working groups to support adoption of GRC solutions Teacher Training, Information Security and +10 skills
Director - Cybersecurity & Technology Risk
CBRE Group
March 2021 - March 2022
- Developed global strategic roadmaps for data protection, security awareness, and other key programs - Supported and led the third party Risk management process with procurement and internal teams - Led global teams in Legal, Data Privacy, and Digital Forensics on security solutions and capabilities - Led global implementation of data classification and data loss prevention capabilities - Global Merger & Acquisition Cybersecurity support and leadership NIST 800-53, Intellectual and +3 skills
Governance, Risk and Compliance Manager
CBRE Group
March 2019 - March 2021
Leader of initial data protection, data classification and data loss prevention capabilities and developed a global strategy and execution plan from the ground up. Developed the first year SOC-2 controls framework as well as supporting continued support for SOC-1 compliance in the Digital and Technology organization. - Developed and presented strategic roadmaps for data protection, security awareness, and other key programs - Led the development of governance, risk, compliance (GRC) dashboard metrics and reporting to the CISO and leadership team - Global leader of cybersecurity awareness program, training, and content development - Lead global implementation of data classification and data loss prevention globally - Facilitated the development and implementation of first year SOC-2 control framework and ongoing execution plan - Conducted business impact analyses in support of system recoverability and disaster recovery evaluations NIST 800-53, Intellectual and +1 skill
Cyber Risk Senior Manager
Vistra
October 2018 - March 2019
Lead the cyber risk function including security standards and policy development as well as implementation, application security assessments, vulnerability management, third party risk management process, and cyber incident response management and orchestration. NIST 800-53, Intellectual and +1 skill
Cyber Risk Manager
Vistra
August 2015 - October 2018
Managed compliance programs activities and internal projects. Ensured that adequate and effective IT and security processes, controls and life-cycles were followed and aligned to deliver compliance with security policy and regulatory compliance expectations. Supported the security compliance program, establishing appropriate process and control assessments, managing and tracking risk mitigation/remediation activities, and communicating compliance program results to Senior Management. Supported the company’s Data Privacy, Information Protection Program and monitoring of related controls. Key Highlights: - Cyber-Security Controls Implementation - Cyber-Security Policy, Procedure Development & Implementation - Technology Vendor Risk Management Program Manager - Enterprise Application Criticality Methodology Strategic Development & Implementation - Data Loss Prevention Policy Design & Implementation Manager (Pilot) - Cyber Security Incident Facilitation, Reporting and Remediation - Data Classification and Security Strategic Development and Program Support - PCI DSS Compliance Program Facilitation and Support - NACHA Compliance Program Facilitation and Support - SOX IT Compliance Program Facilitation and Support Intellectual
Cyber Risk Manager
Dr Pepper
March 2015 - August 2015
- Continuous technology process improvement initiatives - Developed Security Incident Management Workbook, a component of overall Cyber-security Program Development - Managed IT SOX Compliance Program including Weekly and Monthly updates with External and Internal Audit teams - Managed IT Controls Assessments (CSAs) Quarterly Networking
Operational Manager
Dr Pepper
November 2011 - March 2015
- Conducted Sales Center Control Reviews (Policy/Procedure Compliance) - Lead training on new and existing policies to end-users and key stakeholders - Created Analytic Tool using MS SharePoint for Asset Tracking and Recovery (approximately 300,000 assets across US 50 States) - Supported design and development of Asset Tracking iPad App deployed company-wide (approximately 100 users) Teacher Training
Enterprise Risk Manager
Dr Pepper
November 2010 - November 2011
- Managed and executed ERM Reviews of top Enterprise Risks - Reviewed SAP Convergence Project from a controls perspective - Executed SAP BASIS reviews as part of the SOX testing of IT Controls - Managed the SOX Quarterly Self-Assessment Process - Maintained SOX Master Controls Database Networking
Education
University of Dallas
Master of Science - MS, Cybersecurity
2017 - 2020
Grade: 3.8 GPA Recognized by the following entities: ⭐️ US National Security Agency ⭐️ US Department of Homeland Security ⭐️ Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) ⭐️ Information Assurance Directorate Graduate Level and Programming
Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge
Management Information Systems, Technology Control Frameworks
1997 - 2001
Grade: 3.4 of 4.0 Activities and societies: Delta Sigma Pi Center of Internal Audit (LSUCIA) Programming
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