Wayne Salas Exec Director Cybersecurity / Link Technologies

Wayne Salas has extensive work experience in the field of cybersecurity. Wayne Salas is currently serving as the Executive Director of Cybersecurity Services at Link Technologies. Prior to this role, they were the AMER Security Assessment & Remediation Vice President at MUFG Union Bank, N.A. from October 2021 to May 2022.

Before joining MUFG Union Bank, N.A., Wayne held the position of CEO & Senior Cyber Security Consultant at Firebird Security Risk & Compliance LLC from October 2019 to October 2021. Wayne Salas also worked as a Senior Cyber Security Consultant & vCISO at Agio from October 2018 to October 2019, and as a Senior Cyber Security Consultant at Coalfire from May 2017 to October 2018.

Wayne's earlier experiences include working as a Senior Manager of Governance, Security, Risk & Compliance at Link Technologies from September 2016 to May 2017 and as a Security Consulting Principal Consultant at SecureWorks from June 2012 to September 2016. Wayne Salas also served as the CEO and Sr. Cybersecurity Consultant at Firebird Security Risk & Compliance LLC from January 2004 to June 2012.

Furthermore, Wayne has worked as an IT Project Manager at Novanis Global Solutions from October 2001 to October 2003 and as a QA Engineer / Technical Support Specialist at Liberty Information Management Solutions from September 2000 to October 2001.

Throughout their career, Wayne Salas has gained expertise in areas such as governance, security, risk and compliance, project management, and various cybersecurity frameworks and regulations, including PCI, HIPAA, Sarbanes Oxley, ISO, and NIST SP800 series.

Wayne Salas, the Executive Director of Cybersecurity at Link Technologies, has a diverse education history in the field of information technology and telecommunications. Wayne Salas obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology and Telecommunications from the University of Phoenix in Fountain Valley, California, between 2000 and 2003.

In 1999, Wayne Salas pursued certification in Network Administration from SCIC / UEI, further strengthening their expertise in this field. Continuing their commitment to professional development, in 2013 they completed training courses in Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) and Payment Card Industry Professional (PCIP) from the PCI Security Standards Council.

In 2014, Wayne Salas completed the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) training course offered by ISC2, enhancing their knowledge and skills in the realm of information systems security.

Additionally, Wayne Salas undertook the ISO 27001 Lead Auditor training course provided by Securastar in 2016, expanding their proficiency as an ISO 27001 Lead Auditor.

To further enrich their credentials, Wayne Salas enrolled in the HiTrust Academy in 2019. Wayne Salas is currently pursuing the CCSFP designation by completing the HiTrust CCSFP Training Course, with an expected completion date in 2022.

Wayne Salas' education journey reflects their dedication to continuous learning and professional growth, equipping him with the necessary expertise to excel in their role as the Executive Director of Cybersecurity at Link Technologies.