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Robyn Banks

Fort Washington,MD

Summary

Quality-driven IT Compliance and Governance Analyst with over six years of expertise in developing, implementing, and managing compliance frameworks aligned with regulatory standards such as NIST, PCI-DSS, GDPR, and ISO 27001. Skilled in risk assessment, policy development, and audit management to ensure IT systems and processes adhere to regulatory and internal compliance standards. Proven track record of advising organizations on compliance strategies, mitigating risks, and enhancing security postures across complex environments. Over six years of experience and motivated, energetic mindset.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

IT Compliance Consultant

DirectDefense
07.2018 - Current

Conduct compliance assessments across organization’s IT systems, identifying and mitigating potential risks to align with PCI-DSS, NIST, and ISO 27001 standards.

  • Developed and maintained IT policies and standards, ensuring alignment with NIST, ISO 27001, and organization-specific security frameworks.
  • Conducted regular reviews and assessments of IT policies and controls, identifying gaps and areas for improvement, and implementing updates to address evolving regulatory requirements.
  • Stayed current with latest changes to applicable regulatory standards and company procedures.
  • Reviewed audit and monitoring reports related to consumer and client activities.
  • Prepared documentation and records for upcoming audits and inspections.
  • Created and maintained compliant work environment.
  • Identified gaps in existing compliance processes and recommended updates.
  • Recommended updates to current legislation, regulations and policies.

IT Business Analyst

BAM Technologies
01.2012 - 06.2017
  • Enhanced project management skills by defining and presenting system solutions and timelines for business needs or technical problems.
  • Communicated and explained business requirements to team members to understand and implement functional demands.
  • Re-engineered existing computer systems to promote ease-of-use and improve system security.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Troubleshot incidents reported by end-users to schedule system changes and identify permanent solutions.

Education

Master of Science - Organizational Management

Trinity Washington University
Washington, DC
05-2008

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

Pace University
New York, NY
05-2006

Skills

  • Regulatory Compliance: NIST, PCI-DSS, GDPR, ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA
  • Risk Management: Risk assessment, mitigation strategies, control implementation
  • Policy Development: Security policies, compliance documentation, governance
  • Audit and Assessment: Internal and external audits, gap analysis, vulnerability assessment
  • Security Frameworks: NIST CSF, COBIT, ITIL

Certification

  • Qualified Security Assessor (QSA), PCI-DSS 2019
  • ISO 27001 Certified ISMS Lead Auditor, IT Governance 2019
  • ISO 27001 Certified ISMS Lead Implementer, IT Governance 2019
  • Cybersecurity Incident Response Planning & Management Certificate, Exocellence 2024
  • Diploma in Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP 2019), Exocellence 2024
  • Diploma in GDPR and Data Protection, Exocellence 2024
  • NIST - Cyber Security Framework (CSF) Foundation, Exocellence 2024
  • ISO 27005 - Essentials of Information Security Risk Management, Exocellence 2024

Affiliations

  • Member, Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)

Timeline

IT Compliance Consultant

DirectDefense
07.2018 - Current

IT Business Analyst

BAM Technologies
01.2012 - 06.2017

Master of Science - Organizational Management

Trinity Washington University

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

Pace University
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