John Mendes Cisa, Crisc, Cdpp

John Mendes has a diverse work experience in the field of information technology and security. John started their career at Electronic Data Systems as an Account Operations Manager in 1989. John then joined Paragon Solutions as a Principal Consultant, where they managed various client engagements, including a global system upgrade and technology assessment projects. In 2012, they joined PamTen Inc as a Senior Director, Engagement Manager and was responsible for managing a multi-year engagement for McDermott Will & Emery, implementing a custom trust audit system. John later held the positions of VP of Solutions and VP, Cybersecurity Practice Lead at PamTen Inc, where they established and managed the Information Security Program and oversaw the firm's cyber security practice. Currently, they serve as the VP of Information Security at PamTen Inc, leading the Information Security Program and providing advisory level services for strategic cyber security projects and solutions. John Mendes holds certifications in CISA, CRISC, CDPP, and PMP.

John Mendes, CISA, CRISC, CDPP, PMP has a strong education background in the field of Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance. John attended American Public University and the University of Fairfax, although specific start and end years for these educational institutions are not provided.

In addition to their education, John Mendes holds multiple certifications. John obtained the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification from ISACA in May 2021. In June 2019, they obtained the Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) certification from ISACA. John also holds the Certified Data Privacy Practitioner (CDPP) certification from Network Intelligence, which they obtained in August 2020.

John Mendes has further certifications in the field of project management. John obtained the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute in February 2002. Additionally, they hold the (ISC)² Candidate certification from (ISC)², which they obtained in September 2022.

Lastly, they have obtained the NSA 4011 Information Systems Security Professional (ISSP) certification from the CNSS • Committee on National Security Systems in February 2011. Furthermore, John Mendes holds the CyberReadyMBE® Certificate of Completion from Industry Workforce Solutions, Inc., which they obtained in March 2023.

While there is a mention of a "Social Media Governance Practitioner (smgp)" certification from AIIM, no specific information regarding its attainment is provided.