As a highly accomplished thought leader, Robert consults with IT professionals across North America, advising on strategies for security architecture, technology, information and cyber security. His documented expertise comes from over thirty years of experience, including a previous 15-year career as a Chief Information Security Officer, across information technology, regulatory compliance, healthcare, and manufacturing in a broad spectrum of industries. Acknowledged for his ability to relate conceptually as well as technically, Robert is a retired commissioned officer from the U.S. Coast Guard, holds certifications as both a Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) and as a Certified Information Security Manager (CISM). Specialties: HIPAA/HiTech, PCI, SEC, COBIT, ISO, NIST, CJIS, FICAM, FISMA, CDPA