Program Coordinator Risk Management

Kyle Davidson

Cybersecurity Awareness Program Coordinator

*************@*****.*** 347-***-**** https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyledavids

Summary

Dynamic cybersecurity professional with a proven track record in fostering cross-team collaboration and leading impactful awareness programs. Leveraging diverse experience in finance, education, and research, I excel in infusing humor, excitement, and positivity into training sessions, transforming the perception of cybersecurity from a team of "no" to a team of empowerment.

Objective

Seeking a role in a dynamic organization passionate about cybersecurity, where I can use my experience and enthusiasm to enhance awareness programs and drive measurable results in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Work Experience

Communication Consultant

New York Life Insurance

New York, NY Nov 2023 to Present

●Drafted future plans for the Cybersecurity awareness program, outlining initiatives for evolution and enhancement.

●Provided analytical support to the Risk Management team for the phishing program, analyzing data trends, and creating comprehensive reports.

●Facilitated the coordination of dynamic town halls, webinars, and summits aimed at fostering open communication and facilitating knowledge sharing initiatives.

●Advised on projects to create effective training programs for Risk Management topics.

●Refreshed the content and design of the internal wiki site, ensuring up-to-date information on cybersecurity best practices.

●Created insightful blog posts offering cybersecurity advice, contributing to the organization's knowledge-sharing efforts.

●Volunteered on the events committee to foster a community culture and promote collaboration.

Cybersecurity Awareness Specialist

Jane Street Capital

New York, NY Jun 2019 to Aug 2023

●Transformed cybersecurity awareness program into a metrics-driven framework aligned with the SANS Maturity Model.

●Developed tailored strategies and learning objectives based on trends and risk data, setting S.M.A.R.T. goals for learning initiatives.

●Created engaging cybersecurity awareness content and conducted customized training sessions.

●Established a unique phishing risk metric framework to enhance organizational resilience against cyber threats.

●Elevated incident reporting utilization from 60% to 90% within two years.

●Managed a popular weekly internal blog with a subscribed readership of 75% of the firm, and conducted role-based departmental training sessions.

●Implemented a survey system to collect program feedback and produce actionable insights.

●Produced routine reports for leadership to foster informed decision-making.

●Led in-person training sessions for all local hires with a welcoming and inclusive approach.

Board Treasurer of a Nonprofit Professional Group

International Association of Security Awareness Professionals; Global Apr 2020 to Oct 2022

●Provided financial oversight and transparency through weekly financial reporting.

●Actively participated in board meetings and contributed financial expertise to strategic decisions.

●Innovated an onboarding questionnaire to enhance member engagement and understanding.

●Navigated remote work challenges during the COVID era to maintain a vibrant community spirit without in-person meetings.

Enterprise Security Specialist

Bentall Green Oaks (formerly Bentall Kennedy)

Toronto, ON Jan 2018 to Jun 2019

●Pioneered a security remediation program and led security awareness initiatives.

●Established and maintained a phishing simulation program and managed vendor relationships.

●Orchestrated a vulnerability scanning program and monitored security metrics.

Business Application Specialist

Bentall Green Oaks (formerly Bentall Kennedy)

Toronto, ON Feb 2016 to Jan 2018

●Provided level 2 support and designed in-house training for accounting software.

Skills

Training and Communication

●Adult pedagogy and training

●Mentoring junior staff

●Communicating security concepts to non-security roles

●Inspiring enthusiasm and positivity

●Demonstrating leadership through active listening

Content and Design

●Writing, editing, and research

●Graphic and web content design

Collaboration and Project Management

●Fostering collaboration across teams

●Delivering projects under tight timelines

Strategic Outlook

●Evaluating strengths and weaknesses

●Driven to enhance community and team

Exceptional Service

●Providing personalized attention to all levels

Professional Development

●SANS SSAP 2021

●SANS MGT433 2020

●(ISC)2 CISSP 2017

●(ISC)2 SSCP 2016

●CompTIA Security+ 2015

●CompTIA Network+ 2015

●CompTIA A+ 2014

Education

●M.A. in Religious Studies

University of Chicago 2011

●B.A. in Religious Studies

San Diego State University 2008

Technical Expertise

●Proficient in media tools: Photoshop, Premiere, Canva, Procreate, etc.

●Scripting skills: PowerShell, Bash, SQL.

●Advanced Excel proficiency.

●Experience using AI and LLMs for efficient content creation.

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