Joel Flood, CISSP CISA

Joel Flood has diverse work experience in the field of information technology and security. Starting in 2014, they worked as the Social Media Director/IT Support Specialist at San Diego County Bicycle Coalition. In this role, they were responsible for developing and managing social media content, resolving issues related to user accounts, security, and network connectivity, as well as managing the organization's website and content.

From 2015 to 2023, Flood joined Dowling & Yahnke Wealth Advisors. Joel held several positions within the company, including IT Technician, Interim Information Technology Supervisor, Information Security Analyst, Information Technology Supervisor, IT Manager, and finally, IT Director. In these roles, they ensured the availability, security, and integrity of the company's electronic systems, installed and maintained hardware, and assisted with employee IT needs. Additionally, Flood played a role in the firm's Compliance Committee, assisting with governance, risk management, and compliance.

In 2023, Flood transitioned to RegEd, where they currently work as a Senior Security & Compliance Manager. No specific start and end dates are provided for this role.

Joel Flood, CISSP CISA, has a diverse education history. In 1999, they obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degree in Painting/Drawing from The University of the Arts. Moving forward, in 2014, they attended the San Diego College of Continuing Education, where they received certifications in Project Management and Web Server Maintenance and Security. Later in 2015, Joel pursued further education at the Rady School of Management at the University of California, San Diego, completing a Micro-MBA program in Business Administration and Management.

Continuing their educational journey, Joel enrolled in Western Governors University in 2017 and graduated in 2018 with a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance.

Additionally, Joel Flood has acquired numerous certifications throughout their career. These certifications include Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), obtained in August 2019 from (ISC)², and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), obtained in January 2020 from ISACA. Joel also holds several certifications from GIAC (Global Information Assurance Certification) Certifications, such as GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), obtained in August 2020, and GIAC Critical Controls Certification (GCCC), obtained in January 2019. Other significant certifications include Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPPUS) from the International Association of Privacy Professionals in May 2023, and Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute in October 2022.

Joel Flood's commitment to lifelong learning is evident in their extensive education history and numerous certifications in cybersecurity, project management, privacy, and various technical domains.