Sam Bruce, CISM, PMP, CSM, CSSGB

Cyber Security CISO at Confidential Client. Mentor. Speaker.

Gilbert, South Carolina, United States

About

Vision Statement: I will maintain collaboration with key advisors and influencers in order to be ready to grasp new opportunities as they appear in my life; while becoming a World Class Leader. Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018. Member of the Charlotte CISO Community “by CISOs, for CISOs” and member of the Atlanta CISO Community, “by CISOs, for CISOs” Senior Executive Leader with over 25 years of extensive public and private experience in Cyber-Security, Program Management, Information Assurance, Business Development, Public Relations and Technology; PMP®, Certified Information Security Manager - CISM, Certified ScrumMaster - CSM, Certified Six Sigma Green Belt - CSSGB, and licensed USCG Master Captain. Co-author of IA Strategy for Department of the Army; Worked at the national and regional level supporting an INC 500 Company and winning national recognition; Coordinated development package with OPIC, Dept of Commerce and Capital Hill; Lectured at FEMA Institute; Attended NDIA and AFCEA events to include C4ISR meetings, C5ISR Conferences, and PEO Industry Days. Member: CISO Executive Forum, HIMSS, CISO for CISO speaker and panel member. Current Secret Clearance, SCI background check and DHS TWIC Clearance, Previous TS/SCI. Specialties: • Strategic Planning • Cyber Security • Program Management (PMBOK) • Healthcare Security • CEO Strategic Counsel • NIST, HIPAA-HITECH Risk Analysis, HITRUST • Information Technology • INFOSEC/DIACAP • Agile - CSM • Cross-functional Leadership • Budget and Forecasting • PCI-DSS Certifications • Information Assurance (IA) • Federal Budget Cycle Process • DOD Executive Experience • Research and Development-NSF • Contract Oversight-FAR • Continuous Process Improvement (LEAN, 6S, TOC)

Experience

  • CISO at Confidential Client
    Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 7 mos

    Senior Executive Leader with over 30 years of extensive public and private experience in Information Security Management, Program Management, Information Assurance, Public Relations and Technology. Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Project Management Professional (PMP®), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB), SC Notary Public and licensed USCG Master Captain. Member of ISSA CISO Executive Forum. Master’s Degree

  • Post Commander at American Legion Post 142, Gilbert Memorial
    May 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 3 mos

    Post 142 was founded in 1947. The American Legion serving Veterans, their Families and communities.

  • Cyber Security CISO at Consultant
    Mar 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 5 mos

  • Ambassador at myGreenlight
    Sep 2010 - Present · 15 yrs 11 mos

    RMA is now myGreenlight

  • Alpine Senior - National Appointment at National Ski Patrol
    Jan 1986 - Present · 40 yrs 7 mos

    Alpine Senior, National Appointment #6119. Served as Patrol Director of three patrols, Section Chief, Division Advisor, Senior Examiner, Instructor in first aid, OEC and CPR. Served as Special Assistant to the National Director. Hold Basic and Advance Avalanche Certificates, Basic and Advance Ski Mountaineering Certificates, Awarded Silver Merit Star and three Yellow Merit Stars. The nonprofit National Ski Patrol still adheres to the creed of “Service and Safety” established more than 70 years ago. As the industry has evolved, so too has the NSP. The emergence of new snow sports like snowboarding, tubing, and snow-skating has introduced new equipment and terrain, requiring new safety and rescue techniques and emergency care methods to be developed and taught. In addition, greater access to the backcountry has brought new training and regimens for NSP members. As the leading authority of on-mountain safety, the NSP is dedicated to serving the public and outdoor recreation industry by providing education and accreditation to emergency care and safety service providers. The organization is made up of more than 28,000 members serving over 650 patrols, including alpine, Nordic, and auxiliary patrollers. Our members work on behalf of local ski and snowboard areas to improve the overall experience for outdoor recreationalists.