Alex Cohn, CISSP

CISO and Director of Research Technology at Chapin Hall

Greater Chicago Area

About

Information systems security leader whose qualifications include an advanced degree in computer information systems and CISSP certification; over 15 years of personnel management experience; policy and procedure development; customer service management and experience; HITRUST validation process; and detailed knowledge of administrative and security tools, technologies, and best practices. Over 18 years of IT experience, managing increasingly complex and advanced environments and maintaining vendor relationships; 10 years of experience in the creation and deployment of solutions protecting networks, systems and information assets in non-profit, academic, and healthcare environments with a focus on HIPAA NIST, and ISO27001/2 compliance.

Experience

  • Chapin Hall (Chicago, Illinois, United States)
    • Chief Information Security Officer and Director of Research Technology
      Jan 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 7 mos

    • Director of Research Technology
      Aug 2014 - Feb 2023 · 8 yrs 7 mos

  • Information Techonlogy Director at Institute for Public Health and Medicine at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
    Sep 2012 - Aug 2014 · 2 yrs

  • Privacy and Security Officer at Chicago Health Information Technology Regional Extension Center
    Feb 2010 - Aug 2014 · 4 yrs 7 mos

  • Information Technology Director at Institute for Healthcare Studies at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
    Sep 2010 - Sep 2012 · 2 yrs 1 mo