Kirk Jones

Kirk Jones has a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of information security and risk management. Currently, they hold the position of Director, Information Risk and Security Management and Information Security Officer at FedPoint, starting in 2023. In their previous role as Cybersecurity and Privacy Architect at Workgrid Software from 2019 to 2023, they led the organization's cybersecurity, privacy, and IT compliance functions, ensuring information security across the organization and developing and maintaining the SOC2 trust certification program.

Prior to that, Kirk served as Treasurer, Vice Chair, and Member of the Board of Directors at Danvers Community Access Television (DCAT) from 2004 to 2022. Kirk also worked at Liberty Mutual Insurance as an Information Security Risk Technologist from 2015 to 2019, providing cybersecurity risk guidance and assistance to global IT projects.

Before that, Kirk held the position of IS Risk Manager at Steward Health Care from 2012 to 2015, where they managed the information services risk management program for a multi-hospital healthcare system and led the enterprise electronic Governance, Risk, and Compliance program. From 2005 to 2012, they served as the Information Security Officer at Mass General Brigham, responsible for developing and implementing the information security governance program for Massachusetts General Hospital.

Kirk's career started as a Database Administrator and Systems Programmer at Partners HealthCare System, Inc. from 2001 to 2005. Kirk also held the position of Vice President, Contract Services at Data Presentation Services, Inc. from 2000 to 2001. Prior to that, they worked as a Software Development Consultant at Kaiser Permanente from 1995 to 2000.

Overall, Kirk Jones has demonstrated expertise in information security, risk management, and compliance throughout their career, with a focus on developing strategies, frameworks, and policies to ensure the protection of sensitive information.

Kirk Jones has a Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Informatics with a focus on Information Security from Northeastern University. Kirk also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Management Information Systems from the same institution. In terms of additional certifications, Kirk has obtained the following: Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE) from ISACA in 2020, Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT) from the IAPP - International Association of Privacy Professionals in 2016, Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) from ISACA in 2013, Certified In Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) from ISACA in 2011, and Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) from (ISC)² in 2010. Kirk has also completed the Black Executive Leadership Program from McKinsey & Company and the Fellows Leadership Program from The Partnership, Inc., although specific dates of completion are not provided.