How to Use Cybersecurity Scorecards and KPIs to Achieve your Security Goals – Brad Thies – BSW #275
In this segment, BARR Advisory founder and president Brad Thies will use real-world examples to discuss how cybersecurity scorecards and KPIs can help organizations measure and manage the effectiveness of their cybersecurity programs. Thies will also reveal which metrics he sees as most valuable in evaluating cybersecurity posture and discuss how to define accountability for security within an organization. This segment is sponsored by BARR Advisory. Visit https://securityweekly.com/barradvisory to learn more about them!
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Guest
As Founder and President of BARR Advisory, Brad Thies leads all aspects of the organization’s global client service delivery and security assessment services including SOC, ISO, PCI, NIST, and HIPAA examinations; FedRAMP reviews; and GRC consulting services. Under Brad’s leadership, BARR has become one of the most sought-after third-party assessors in the cloud computing space.
Brad is a recognized thought leader on security and compliance in the cloud computing space. He is a regular guest speaker at industry events, such as ISACA conferences, and is a member of the AICPA’s Trust Integrity Task Force. Brad’s professional advice has been featured in Entrepreneur, Cloud Computing Journal, and Information Security Buzz. Prior to founding BARR, Brad managed KPMG’s IT Advisory Services telecommunication industry practice in their gateway west region. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Information System Auditor (CISA).