Mara Angenendt

Mara Angenendt is a seasoned professional in information security, risk management, and compliance, currently serving as BISO / GRC Director at DerbySoft since April 2021 and as a Senior Information Security Consultant at Optiv Inc since 2017. With extensive experience spanning over two decades across multiple industries, Mara has held significant roles such as Senior Security Consultant at TRUSTWAVE HOLDINGS LIMITED and adidas Group, focusing on enterprise security programs, governance, and compliance initiatives like PCI DSS and HIPAA. Previous positions include VMware Systems Engineer and IT Auditor at First Data Corporation, where responsibilities included managing complex virtualized environments and conducting comprehensive audits. Mara holds a Master’s degree in Information Security Engineering from the SANS Technology Institute and possesses multiple degrees in translation, business, and project management from various prestigious institutions.