Doug Kersten is the Chief Information Security Officer at Appfire. Doug has over 20 years of experience in Information Security and Cybersecurity. Doug has a record of applying strategic planning and people leadership skills to drive business performance with a focus on reducing friction, value delivery, and enhancing efficiency. Doug is experienced in instilling a positive security culture within fast-paced innovative organizations as a strategic, tactical, and hands-on leader.
At Appfire, Doug is responsible for addressing security initiatives including, ISO 27001/27701, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, SOC 1/2/3, GDPR, CCPA, FedRAMP Readiness, BCP/DR oversight.
Previously, Doug was the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at iCIMS, Inc. a Vista Company from March 2015 to December 2021. iCIMS is a fast-growing SaaS company. Doug implemented a comprehensive security program, resulting in a successful major equity investment event and an IPO filing.
Doug has a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Management from the University of Maryland University College.
Their manager is Bob Nicholson, President & COO.
December, 2021 - present