Andy Robinson

Director of Information & Cyber Security Consultancy

Andy Robinson, CISSP, CSSLP, CGEIT, CISM

Andy Robinson, the Director of Information Security Consultancy at KVGS, LLC, has been a trailblazer in the field of information security since 1990. With a career that began in software product management and development in 1984, Andy has played a pivotal role in the evolution of internet security. His extensive expertise spans across various sectors including finance, healthcare, technology, and government, making him one of the foremost authorities in cybersecurity.

Andy is renowned for his innovative approaches to risk management and compliance. He pioneered the RAPID continuous compliance process for the nuclear power industry in 1992, which he later adapted for financial and healthcare institutions. His development of the RSK vulnerability measurement model in 1998 laid the groundwork for the Advanced Total Risk Management (ATRA™) and Simplified Total Risk Management (STORM™) methodologies.

Throughout his career, Andy has conducted over 3,000 security tests and risk analyses, consistently pushing the boundaries of cybersecurity. His ISO-31000-based multidimensional risk strategy and critical perspective on conventional best practices have set new standards in the industry.

Areas of Expertise

Andy Robinson's Specializations

Secure Software Engineering, Architecture, & Product Management

Heterogeneous Technology Environments (Mobile to Series Z)

Cybersecurity Engineering, Architecture, & Product Management

Compliance Management (HIPAA, GLBA, SOX, PCI, FedRAMP, GDPR, and IRAP)

Process Automation including Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

IBM mainframe (z/OS, z/VM) and Midrange (I/OS) Systems

Andy's Industry Certifications

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

ISC2

Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP)

ISC2

Certified in Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT)

ISACA

Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

ISACA

Andy's Additional Professional Development Courses

Amazon Web Services Solutions Architect – Associate

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Amazon Web Services Security Specialty

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

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