Mike Effner

Mike Effner, CISSP, is a seasoned information security executive with extensive experience in leadership roles across various industries. Currently serving as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Data Dimensions since June 2016, Mike has spearheaded initiatives to enhance compliance programs, achieving HITRUST certification, and has focused on modernizing technology platforms through the integration of Artificial Intelligence. Prior to this, Mike held the roles of CISO and Chief Information Officer at SocialWellth from April 2012 to June 2016, contributing to a major transformation in consumer healthcare engagement. Mike's earlier career includes significant positions at Caesars Entertainment, where responsibilities included overseeing IT operations and implementing security policies, and at Intermedia Communications as Director of the Program Management Office. Mike holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Colorado State University and a Master of Science in Information Systems from the University of Phoenix.