Sean Gowing

Sean Gowing has a diverse work experience in the field of information security, starting with their role as an IT Client Services Analyst at Husky Energy in 2003. Sean later became an Information Security Analyst and Server Administrator at the same company before transitioning to the role of Information Security Team Lead (interim).

In 2013, Sean moved to Cenovus Energy as an Information Security Analyst Contractor and then joined Mawer Investment Management in 2017 as an Information Security Analyst. The following year, they co-founded and became the Managing Director of Keep Secure.

Sean's experience in virtual Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) roles began in 2018 when they joined Symend. Sean guided the company through enterprise security requirements and witnessed its explosive growth. Sean continued in this role until May 2021.

In 2020, Sean took on the position of Chief Information Security Officer at StellarAlgo, where they operated as a virtual CISO and led the company through ISO certifications. Sean also played a crucial role in establishing cybersecurity as a leading pioneer in the sports and entertainment marketing engagement industry.

Finally, in November 2020, Sean became the Chief Executive Officer at Daturic, utilizing their skills and knowledge gained from their previous roles in information security.

Sean Gowing's education history includes attending the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT). However, no specific degree or field of study information is provided. In addition to their education, Sean Gowing has obtained various certifications throughout their career. These certifications include the following:

- Innovation Governance Program - Level 1 from the Innovation Governance Program (obtained in June 2023).

- FireMon Solutions Expert (FMSE) from FireMon (obtained in January 2017).

- Palo Alto Accredited Configuration Engineer v7.0 (ACE) from Palo Alto Networks (obtained in May 2016).

- ITIL v3 Foundation from PEOPLECERT (obtained in June 2011).

- Certified SCADA Security Architect (CSSA) from IACRB (obtained in April 2011).

- Dante Level 1 (2nd Ed) from Audinate (obtained in December 2022).

- Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate from Microsoft (obtained in December 2021).

- AWS Cloud Practitioner from Amazon Web Services (AWS) (obtained in November 2019).

- GIAC Critical Controls Certification (GCCC) from GIAC (obtained in November 2015).

- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) from (ISC)2 (obtained in May 2010).

- CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) from CompTIA (obtained in May 2016).

- Security+ from CompTIA (obtained in May 2013).

- Cybersecurity Design Specialist from the International Society of Automation (ISA) (obtained in March 2019).

- Cybersecurity Expert from the International Society of Automation (ISA) (obtained in April 2019).

- Cybersecurity Fundamentals Specialist from the International Society of Automation (ISA) (obtained in January 2017).

- Cybersecurity Maintenance Specialist from the International Society of Automation (ISA) (obtained in April 2019).

- Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Specialist from the International Society of Automation (ISA) (obtained in January 2019).

- Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP) from GIAC (obtained in November 2013).

- Cisco Certified Network Associate Cyber Ops (CCNA Cyber Ops) from Cisco (obtained in March 2018).

- GIAC Certified Perimeter Protection Analyst (GPPA) from GIAC (obtained in February 2013).

These certifications demonstrate Sean Gowing's commitment to continuous learning and professional development in the field of cybersecurity and related areas.