Dionne Porter
Clayton,NC
Summary
Experienced and enthusiastic Professional with track record of success across wide range of industries. Possesses exceptional interpersonal, problem-solving and analytical skills to provide advice and expertise to organizations improving business performance. Experienced in all aspects of governance, risk and compliance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Consultant
Porter Business Group, LLC
12.2020 - Current
- Identify and document specific security issues, propose resolution options, and interpret matters from perspective of involved stakeholders
- Develop and recommend appropriate information security policies, standards, procedures, checklists, and guidelines using generally recognized security concepts tailored to meet requirements of organization
- Develop risk/vulnerability assessment programs and questionnaires to aid in identification and mitigation of security risks
- Provide implementation guidance for data protection requirements including but not limited to GDPR, Privacy Shield, Russia Data Localization, EU Copyright Law, CCPA
- Advise on compliance, audit and/or security requirements in association with applicable standards/regulations and/or best practices, including SOC 2, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001
- Research and recommend changes to enhance or streamline quality and information security procedures.
- Manage multiple deadlines across several businesses to meet dynamic needs of multiple clients.
- Conduct regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
Director - Governance, Risk & Compliance
Degreed
03.2018 - 09.2020
- Managed Security Compliance Team of four (4) employees
- Provided implementation guidance for data protection requirements including but not limited to GDPR, Privacy Shield, Russia Data Localization, EU Copyright Law, CCPA
- Managed successful completion of three (3) SOC 2 audits with zero findings and minimal observations
- Successfully completed client-led audits in half allotted time with zero findings
- Developed Vendor Management framework
- Completed Privacy Impact Assessments for prospects in support of sales cycle
- Interfaced with client security teams to mitigate major security, risk, and compliance concerns
- Partnered with Legal to review compliance related items in Enterprise Agreements
- Partnered with HR, Engineering and Product teams to develop compliance and monitoring programs and processes
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Evaluated company documentation to verify alignment with regulatory requirements.
- Conducted company-wide privacy and risk assessments
Information Security Specialist
Degreed
10.2015 - 03.2018
- Managed security and compliance commitments
- Interfaced with client security teams to mitigate major security, risk, and compliance concerns
- Worked with sales teams and employees in general to provide basic security knowledge in support of client questionnaires
- Provided international security and data protection guidance for global sales
- Completed third-party security risk assessments and provided controls of security environment to potential clients
- Monitored remediation of vulnerabilities to completion
- Participated in discussions with Legal to review security line items in Enterprise Agreements
- Managed Business Continuity Plan
- Managed information system regulatory compliance to meet updated guidelines.
- Worked with other teams to enforce security of applications and systems.
- Investigated and resolved incidents of unauthorized access to sensitive information.
- Developed, tested and implemented security policies, plans and procedures for organizational protection.
- Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures.
- Educated and trained users on information security policies and procedures.
- Recommend improvements in security systems and procedures.
Sr. IT Risk & Compliance Analyst
First Citizens Bank
09.2013 - 10.2015
- Lead development of risk metric and reporting frameworks for IT
- Developed metrics program for Information Security and departmental Risk Register
- Facilitated development and execution of IT Risk Review Program
- Gathered relevant business, regulatory, process, and system information
- Validated/updated process flows, risks, and controls
- Administered IT policies, standards, and procedures program
- Provided guidance and education of risks and internal controls for IT
- Worked with management and associates to identify and assess current and emerging risks associated with technology solutions and strategic initiatives of bank
- Ensured appropriate remediation strategies for risks were employed
- Participated in regulatory audits
- Applied subject matter expertise and industry knowledge to provide independent oversight to operational risk management activities.
Sr. IT Analyst
Progress Energy
07.2010 - 09.2013
- Supported NERC-CIP regulatory requirements and cyber security for process computing environments
- Implemented audit controls and processes surrounding protection of confidential data
- Enhanced project management skills by defining and presenting system solutions and timelines for business needs or technical problems.
- Oversaw document development across project workstreams to create internal control statements per compliance and regulatory standards.
- Monitored regulatory compliance and assurance activities and completed reviews and assessments
- Managed compliance audits, reviews, and spot checks
- Partnered with Legal Counsel to address issues with regulatory auditors
Education
B.S - Accounting
North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University
Greensboro05.1997
Skills
- Project Management
- Change Management
- Risk Management Strategies
- Reports and Documentation
- Information Security
- Analysis and Evaluation
- Processes and Procedures
- Attention to Detail
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Document Review
- Procedures Compliance
Certification
CISA certification
Work Availability
monday
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Quote
Success isn't just about what you accomplish in your life; it's about what you inspire others to do.
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Timeline
Consultant
Porter Business Group, LLC
12.2020 - Current
Director - Governance, Risk & Compliance
Degreed
03.2018 - 09.2020
Information Security Specialist
Degreed
10.2015 - 03.2018
Sr. IT Risk & Compliance Analyst
First Citizens Bank
09.2013 - 10.2015
Sr. IT Analyst
Progress Energy
07.2010 - 09.2013
B.S - Accounting
North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University
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