DerlyG MBA, MISM

DerlyG MBA, MISM has extensive experience in the field of information security. They have held various leadership roles in both the private and public sectors.

DerlyG's most recent position was as President & CISO at DerlyG, where they provided advisory and independent contracting services to CTOs, CIOs, CISOs, and Boards of Directors. They offered strategic guidance based on a deep understanding of their clients' challenges and objectives. They also evaluated critical data to facilitate informed decision-making.

Prior to that, DerlyG served as the CISO | DPO | Chief Security Architect at Dragonfly Financial Technologies, a leading innovator in the development of digital business banking solutions. They were responsible for driving growth in the fintech sector and integrating security strategies into the company's digital product platform.

DerlyG also held the position of CISO | DPO | Chief Security Architect at 1010data, a privately-held SMB SaaS big data analytics company. They focused on implementing comprehensive security strategies into the CI/CD pipeline.

In the past, DerlyG served as an Information Security Officer in the United States Army Reserve, where they led units dedicated to safeguarding critical infrastructure. They also held the role of Information Security Director at BNY Mellon, where they advocated for enhancements to the bank's security posture.

Other positions held by DerlyG include Managing Director of Next-Gen Security at Cognizant, U.S. Security Practice Lead at OnX Canada, Information Security Manager | NSA at the United States Department of Defense, and SSGT | Security Manager | USAF in the United States Air Force.

Throughout their career, DerlyG has demonstrated expertise in information security, risk management, and strategic planning. They have led teams, collaborated with key stakeholders, and implemented security programs to protect vital information assets.

DerlyG MBA, MISM has a diverse education history in the field of information security management and business administration. They obtained a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Information Security Management from Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University. They also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Project Management from the same institution.

In their undergraduate studies, DerlyG obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Information Technology from DeVry University. Prior to this, they completed an Associate degree in Criminal Justice from the Community College of the Air Force.

Additionally, DerlyG has acquired various certifications to expand their knowledge and skills in their field. Some of these certifications include SDWAN Configuration from Cisco, Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) from ISACA, CompTIA Cloud + from CompTIA, Cyber Incident Response from the Department of Defence, Cybersecurity for Industrial Control Systems from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Certified Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) from the Cloud Security Alliance, CISSP from (ISC)², PAN Accredited Configuration Engineer (ACE) from Palo Alto Networks, Blue Coat Certified Proxy Administrator from Blue Coat Systems, CompTIA A+ Certified and CompTIA Security+ Certification from CompTIA, Certified Network Defense Architect from the EC-Council Foundation, CEH Certification from the EC-Council Foundation, Continuity of Operations - FEMA Region Six from FEMA, Introduction to Incident Command System - FEMA Region Six from FEMA, and Cisco Certified Networking Associate Fundamentals from Cisco.