Membership Meeting 8/27/2025
August 27 @ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Chapter Business Meeting Slides: TBD
Speaker Slides: TBD
Topic: Building a Cyber Security Program from Nothing – First 90 Days
Launching a cybersecurity program from the ground up is one of the most challenging — and rewarding — opportunities in a security professional’s career. In this session, I will guide you through the critical first steps: how to begin with clarity when there’s no existing program, align security with business drivers, and build trust by making security and compliance accessible to all. You’ll leave with actionable insights, key considerations, and a roadmap to help you make a lasting impact in your first 90 days — and set the tone for long-term success.
Speaker: David Brown, Head of Security & Compliance, Andesite AI, Inc. (“Andesite”)
Dave Brown is the Head of Security & Compliance at Andesite AI, leading security, compliance, and IT transformation strategies. Formerly at Qualtrics, he integrated the Clarabridge security program after its $1.12 billion acquisition. At US-CERT, he held leadership roles, including Deputy Director, where he oversaw national cybersecurity initiatives. Dave holds an M.S. in Management and Information Systems Security, has three certifications (QTE, CISM, CISSP), and is President of the ISSA Blue Ridge Chapter. He also authored The Lean CISO: Bootstrapping Cybersecurity in Startups.
