TROY RYDMAN
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO ) / VP of Cybersecurity
Bio
Cybersecurity Leader with demonstrated success creating enterprise cyber programs. My strengths are defining strategies, building cyber organizations and practices, and restructuring operations and teams. I have initiated and led multiple cross-organizational programs. Colleagues know me as an outstanding communicator with the ability to partner with executives, technology/business stakeholders, and process owners to introduce structured, sustainable cyber processes.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Background & Expertise
June 2022 - Present
Amazon Web Services
CISO \ Sr Practice Leader
Oversee a team of cloud security engineers and architects servicing the top 5% of Amazon Web Services (AWS) strategic accounts within Security, Risk, and Compliance . Ensure customer satisfaction and success when adopting AWS while maintain a high level of security.
Dec 2021 - April 2022
Fast.co
CISO \ VP Cybersecurity
Govern the Cybersecurity team for a Business to Business (B2B) Fintech to establish strong cybersecurity practices and processes that are 100% cloud-based. Job functions include providing both a first and second-line function for the organization.
Oct 2007 - Dec 2021
Silicon Valley Bank
Divisional CISO
Lead Cybersecurity strategy for a Large Financial Organization while managing 6 senior leaders governing 65+ individuals across multiple security disciplines including security architecture, operations, application security, engineering, compliance, and digital forensics.
July 2018 - Present
Utah Food Bank
Security Committee
Volunteer security advisor role to assist a non-profit by providing insight and recommendations into organization cybersecurity operations to reduce the risk of cyberattacks.
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ACADEMICS
Learning and Living
Penn State University
MS, Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
2016 - 2018
Western Governors University
BS, Network and System Administration
2013 - 2014
Salt Lake Community College
AS, Computer Science
2008 - 2011
Certifications
Skillset Expansion
AWS Certified Security - Specialty
May 2023
AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
Apirl 2022
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
May 2017
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Aug 2014
Security+
Nov 2012
GAIC Penetration Tester (GPEN)
Nov 2013
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Sept 2013
