NETBankAudit Staff

Mike is a network professional with over 13 years experience in network administration, design, information security, disaster recovery planning, and technical training. Prior to NETBankAudit, he was a Senior Network Engineer and Systems Administrator where he served customers in a variety of industries. He is well versed in a variety of network types including Windows and Linux operating environments as well as Cisco and VMWare configurations. Mike is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Microsoft Certified IT Professional, and Enterprise Administrator in Server 2008 (MCITP). He is also a Microsoft Certified Small Business Specialist in Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Server 2008 Application Infrastructure and Server 2008 Active Directory.

Alan is a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and Certified Information Security Assessment Methodology by the National Security Agency (NSA-IAM). Alan has over 20 years of experience in the technology and information security field. Prior to joining NETBankAudit, Alan specialized in the delivery of IT vulnerability and risk assessment services to banks and credit unions. Alan also has held positions of Senior Security Consultant for Bristol-Myers Squib, Vice President and Information Security Officer for Merrill Lynch, where he was responsible for all aspects of information security within the business units, and Senior Technical manager for AT&T. In addition, Alan's credentials include; Technical Advisory Member of the United States Secret Service's (USSS) NY Electronic Crimes Task Force (NYECTF), Technical Member of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) InfraGard, a former member of the High Technology Crime Investigation Association (HTCIA) and current member of Information System Security Association (ISSA) and Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA). Alan has a BS in Computer Science with a Major in Business and MIS and a minor in History from Century University, Albuquerque.

Mike Ford is a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer NT 4.0 (MCSE), and a leading expert in information security for banks. Mike has over ten (10) years in Information Technology and Information Security and has experiences in Administration, Compliance, Audit, Risk Management, Project Management, Policy Development, Incident Response, and Budgeting within the Community Banking and Health Care Industries. Prior to NETBankAudit, Mike was with the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond as an Examiner - Information Technology and Operational Risk. Previous work experience includes First Market Bank, First North American National Bank, and the United Network for Organ Sharing. Mike has held the positions of Information Security Officer, Bank Security Officer, and IT Manager and has worked in the IT consulting field. Mike has a Master of Engineering in Systems Engineering from the University of Virginia where he also received his undergraduate degree and a Master of Business Administration from University of Richmond. Mike is active with the Information Systems Audit and Compliance Association (ISACA), including serving on the Board of Directors of the Richmond Chapter and as Chapter President in 2008.

Wayne is a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), a Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM), a Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) and a Certified BSA/AML Professional (CBAP). As Senior Regulatory Auditor, Wayne focuses on Regulatory Compliance and IT assessments and audits. Formally with Integrated Compliance Solutions (ICS), Andrew Johnson Bank and Greenville Federal Bank, Wayne is a highly experienced community banking professional with a diverse background in banking, information systems, audit, compliance, security, management, and operations. Having played a major role in the recovery and relocation to Dallas, TX of a Santa Monica data center after the 1994 Northridge earthquake, Wayne also has a unique background in disaster recovery and business continuity planning. Wayne has managed core processing conversions, established and managed compliance, risk and information security programs, developed training programs (BSA, GLBA, Reg CC, etc.) including organizing a 35 bank Compliance Network. Wayne has worked with the Federal Reserve and the Internal Revenue Service on financial institution related projects and also developed financial software for Kirchman Inc., Broadway & Seymour, EDS, Jack Henry, and Alltel Information Systems. Wayne has a BS in Business and Information Systems from East Tennessee State University, including studies at South College and the South East Bankers School at Vanderbilt University and attended and participated in numerous banking, security, compliance, and information technology seminars and schools.

Jeff Harden is a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) with over 10 years of Regulatory and Banking experience. Prior to joining NETBankAudit, Jeff worked with the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond and Virginia State Corporation Commission – Bureau of Financial Institutions as an Examiner. Areas of expertise include Information Technology, Bank Operations, Compliance, and Safety and Soundness. In addition to regulatory experience, Jeff also worked in community banking at both Bank of Virginia and Eastern Virginia Bankshares. Jeff has held the positions and roles of information security officer, bank security officer, network administrator, and operations specialist. Jeff has a Bachelors of Science from Virginia Commonwealth University.

Robert is a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Certified In Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC). He is responsible for developing automated solutions for the processing of NETBankAudit’s engagement deliverables and participates frequently as an onsite engagement manager/auditor in charge.

Robert is a former banking branch manager with Commercial Federal Bank and former network administrator with Mid-Missouri Bank in Springfield, MO. Mr. Hill was also an implementation specialist at Jack Henry. Prior to joining NETBankAudit, Robert assisted multiple community banks in southwest Missouri as a network security auditor and consultant at a Springfield, MO based accounting firm. Robert has more than 15 years experience in the banking industry, and possess multiple professional technology certifications including a CompTIA Certified Network Professional (CNP), a Certified Citrix Metaframe Software (CCSP) engineer, a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Certified in Cisco Network Infrastructure Design. He holds a degree in Business Administration and Finance from Missouri State University.

Robert is a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and has over 20 years of experience as an IT auditor and FRB bank examiner. Prior to NETBankAudit, Robert was an Information Systems Auditor with NetStandard Inc., Kansas City, KS where he provided IT audit services to banks, law firms, healthcare providers, and other organizations using ISACA/COBIT audit methodology. Robert provided network infrastructure security program design and assessment support involving the use of vulnerability scanning tools and the analysis of network infrastructure security and proposed and implemented security solutions. Robert also performed information security policy reviews, assisted with the development of information security programs, provided advice on regulatory compliance, and helped design business continuity and disaster recovery plans. Robert was a Bank Examiner with the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, conducting bank IT examinations from 2002 to 2007. Prior to 2002, Robert conducted bank financial (Safety and Soundness) examinations for the FRB. Robert has a B.S. Finance and Banking and a B.A. History from Missouri State University.

Mark is a network professional with over 14 years experience in network design, security, and project management. Prior to NETBankAudit, he was a Network Engineering Consultant where he served customers in a variety of industries including financial services. He has a proven record implementing technology best practices resulting in increased uptime and reduced costs within the corporate and client infrastructures. He is well versed in a variety of network types including Windows, Linux, and Novell. Mr. Lohman is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH), and Microsoft Certified IT Professional, Enterprise Administrator in Server 2008 (MCITP). He is also a Microsoft Certified Technical Specialist in Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Server 2008 Application Infrastructure, Windows Vista, and Server 2008 Active Directory. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Strayer University.

Jim is a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) with knowledge in areas of bank IT management and governance, information security/privacy, business continuity, data center operations, software applications, and networking. Jim’s over 30 years experience in general and information technology auditing includes working with and for financial institutions ranging in size from small community banks to large regional institutions. Other industry related activities include consulting services and acting as a director on a bank’s technology committee. Jim has a BS in Accounting and Information Systems from the University of Tennessee – Martin and is a member of the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA). He also speaks at conferences on subjects such as information security and privacy.

Dave is a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and Certified Information Security Manager (CISM). He is an expert in network and security technology, banking technology, GLBA/FFIEC information security requirements, penetration testing, IT security assessments and audits. He is a former Senior IT Security Engineer providing GLBA/FFIEC compliant vulnerability assessment and risk assessment services to community financial institutions. Previously, Mr. St Laurent was head of IT for The Village Bank in Auburndale, MA. Prior, he was a Senior Network Engineer with SYNON Corporation in Framingham, MA providing network and network security consulting to community banks. Early in his career, Mr. St Laurent was a Corporate Network Engineer and Facility IT Manager for Thomas & Betts a world wide provider of products for commercial and industrial construction.

Randall is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH) sanctioned by the E-Commerce Council. Randall is an expert in performing External and Internal vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, GLBA GAP analysis and Risk assessments according to FFIEC and NCUA standards. Prior to NETBankAudit, Randall was a Senior Information Security Technical Engineer consultant performing information security assessments for the financial industry. Prior, Randall was a Senior Technical Staff member I and II with AT&T Laboratories - Shannon Labs where he was a key member of the AT&T Computer Security Incident Response Team (ACSIRT) dealing with network forensics, IDS/IPS policy and support as well as incident mitigation. Randall was a Senior IS staff member with Hong Kong - Shanghai Banking Corp. where he developed expertise in internal vulnerability assessment and penetration testing. He is also Certified Advanced Administration - Intel-Tactics Network Security Management, Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Certified Novell NetWare Engineer 3.s (CNE), Certified Novell IntraNetWare Engineer 4.11 (CNE) and Certified A+. Randall is a graduate of the New Jersey Institute of Technology with a major in Network Engineering.

Mike is a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer with a focus on security (MCSE: Security). Mike has over 20 years experience in Information Technology, with the last 12 focused on Information Security Management. In addition to his community banking IT audit and management credentials, his expertise lies in Security Management, Incidence Response, Disaster Recovery, vulnerability assessment, GLBA, SOX, PCI, Microsoft Active Directory and group policy management and network infrastructure auditing. He's the former Director of Technology for a community bank in Florida and Information Security Engineer for a major U S Airline. Mike has a MS in Management from Troy University, is a Certified Novell Engineer (CNE) and is a member of the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) and the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA).