Nick Salian

Three times (3x) CISO with experience managing large public/private companies in financial, real estate, healthcare and consulting; with direct regulatory risk reporting experience for audit risk committees and external board member’. More than 26 years’ demonstrated experience as an Information Technology (IT) professional with strong expertise in IT Security management establishing and implementing large cyber security programs. Performed a complete turnaround of the Information Security strategy from ground up. Overcome corporate inertia to achieve conformance through executive education, strong and regular communication using metrics and risk-based framework. Create cohesion among geographically dispersed and cross-functional teams through building trust, knowledge, and mutual respect and understanding. Foster team spirit by recognizing and leveraging individual skills. Rewarded and motivated team during times of rapid change while addressing critical business needs. Maximized effectiveness of existing staff and improved relationship with business teams. Mentor and coach who attracts, retains, and develops high-performing teams. Demonstrated Designed and implemented GRC , Global Security Operations, Network & Application Security Engineering, Service Delivery and Global Regulatory affairs team that continuously monitors and detects Cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities. Expert in advising and recommending changes to cyber portfolio companies within investment banking. Performed several third-party security vendor evaluations and co-development programs. In depth experience in compliance implementations for global cybersecurity regulatory requirements with SEC, CME, CFTC, FINRA, FCA , NFA, SEBI, NYDFS and standards such as NIST 2.0 framework, GDPR, PCI, ISO 27001/BS7799, Sys Trust –SOC3, GLBA, SSAE-16 and VISA-AIS. Certified Cyber Intelligence Tradecraft Professional, GIAC from the Sans Institute & FINRA SIE & Series 99 certification.