Overview
Information Security, Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Fraud Incident Response, PCI Credit Card Security Compliance, HIPAA Security Compliance.
Randy has been with CLA since 1997. His early roles included IT implementation consulting, Great Plains accounting software implementation, and internal IT help desk and desktop support. Since 1999 Randy has led the cybersecurity consulting practice at CLA performing and leading cybersecurity risk assessments and penetration testing, assisting clients in responding to intrusions and breaches, and advising clients on mitigating cybersecurity risks and improving IT operations.
Randy’s areas of expertise encompass IT Operations and Cyber Security Risk and Strategy, Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Fraud Incident Response, PCI Credit Card Security Compliance, HIPAA Security Compliance. The teams Randy has been part of leading serve most of the firms client industries including Health Care and Life Sciences, Financial Services, State and Local Government, Technology Services, Retail, and Transportation. Randy has served in an advisory role for the Board of Directors, Audit Committee, and Supervisory Committee for several financial institutions over the years.
Randy is a thought leader, active speaker, and teacher through his support of a wide variety of local, regional, and national associations. He is a regular instructor at for the CUNA Management School at the University of Wisconsin, the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Colorado - Boulder, the Florida Government Finance Officers Association, and a variety of Leading Age associations where teaches IT/Cybersecurity risk management.
Education
BS-Education University of Wisconsin MA-Educational Technology - St. Thomas University
Randy maintains the following certifications:
- CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
- CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Controls)
- CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)
- MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional – 6 credentials)
- PCI-QSA (Payment Card Industry – Qualified Security Assessor)
In the community
Association/Civic Involvement (will display on public website)
ISC2, ISACA, ACUIA, CUNA, NASCUS, FGFOA, and Leading Age
Boys Scouts of America - Assistant Scout Leader, Eagle Coach and Merit Badge Counselor, High Adventure Coordinator, Wood Badge Trained