Patti Suarez is an accomplished cyber security risk executive with a wealth of experience in developing strategic solutions to mitigate business risks, address regulatory requirements, and secure critical infrastructure. Her expertise in IT risk, applications development, system architecture, security solutions, and governance is evidenced by her success in designing information security and privacy programs for Fortune 500 clients in financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, and healthcare.

Patti is recognized as a subject matter expert in cybersecurity and privacy compliance, and she regularly consults with C-level executives on information protection issues. With credentials as a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP), she has achieved a RABQSA Certified Lead Auditor in Information Security Management Systems, a B.S. in Telecommunications from Roosevelt University, and a Master of Information Technology and Privacy Law program at The John Marshall Law School in Chicago.

Her specialties include C-level relationship management, Domestic and International Privacy Programs, Architecture, Policies, Standards, Audit, Compliance, Security Operations, Security Metrics, Risk Assessment (internal and external), SoX control frameworks, and building and developing an information security management program and organization.

Throughout her career, Patti has held executive positions at Bank of America, Abbott, Johnson Controls, Mars, Wrigley, and Kemper Insurance. She has also presented at conferences and seminars on topics such as Information Security Governance, SAP security through continuous monitoring, and other information risk management subjects.