William R. Heiser

William R. Heiser, CISSP, CISM has extensive experience in the field of information security. William R. currently serves as the Director of Global Information Security at Lincoln Electric since October 2017. In addition to their role at Lincoln Electric, they have also held various leadership positions at Signet and Forest City Realty Trust, Inc., where they were responsible for managing IT security engineering and operations, as well as overseeing information security programs. William R. has a successful track record of implementing encryption solutions and reducing auditing hours to increase operational efficiency. William has also served as the President of the ISC2 Cleveland Chapter from January 2018 to December 2019. Overall, their work experience demonstrates their strong expertise in information security and their ability to effectively manage and protect sensitive data.

William R. Heiser, CISSP, CISM has a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance from Western Governors University, obtained between the years 2019 and 2022. William R. also holds the CISSP certification from ISC2, obtained in 2013, and the CISM certification from ISACA, obtained in 2010. Additionally, they obtained the ITIL certification in 2008.