Press Kit
Updated January, 2012
Summary
Peter H. Gregory
Peter H. Gregory, C/CISO, CISA, CISSP, CRISC, DRCE, CCSK, is a career technologist, published author, public speaker, adjunct professor, and commentator in the fields of data security, business security, and business use of technology. He is an expert on a wide variety of business and technology issues including:
- Protection of corporate assets, both physical and information-based
- Compliance with U.S. laws including Sarbanes Oxley 404, CA SB 1386, FISMA, and HIPAA
- Compliance with international standards such as ISO17799, ISO27001, and PCI
- Management of SOC 1 / SSAE16 / SAS70 service provider audits
- Security policy, controls, education, and business process
- Key business processes that support security, including change and configuration management, vulnerability management, identity management, access management, and the software development life cycle
- Business continuity planning and disaster recovery planning, including pandemic contingency planning
- Adjunct professor and board member, University of Washington certificate program on Information Security
He is currently employed as a security and risk manager in a U.S.-based financial services management organization.
Industry Certifications
- CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), 2000
- CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), 2002
- DRCE (Disaster Recovery Certified Expert), 2008
- CRISC (Certified in Risk, Information Security, and Control), 2010
- CCSK (Cloud Computing Security Knowledge), 2010
- C/CISO (Certified Chief Information Security Officer), 2012
Published Author
Mr. Gregory has published twenty-six books in five languages on security and technology, including:
- CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor All-In-One Exam Guide, 1st and 2nd editions
- CISSP Guide to Security Essentials
- IT Disaster Recovery Planning for Dummies
- CISSP for Dummies (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th editions)
- Solaris Security
- Blocking Spam and Spyware for Dummies
- Computer Viruses for Dummies
- Biometrics for Dummies
- VoIP Security for Dummies
Expert Witness
Mr. Gregory was an expert witness (Amicus Curiae) in a U.S. federal prosecution of a cybercriminal in 2006.
Published Articles
He has written over twenty articles in publications including:
- Computerworld
- BusinessWeek
- SearchSecurity
- Software Magazine
- Dark Reading Daily, where his analysis of the TJX 10-K filing topped their “Best of the Web” listing
Interviews
Mr. Gregory is regularly interviewed for industry news articles. His comments have been quoted in:
- Forward View
- Computerworld
- CIO Magazine
- Information Security Magazine
- Tech Republic
- C|Net News
- Seattle Times
- Direct Marketing Association
Event Speaker
He has also spoken at numerous security conferences throughout the United States, including:
- RSA
- SecureWorld Expo
- West Coast Security Forum
- Washington Technology Industry Association
- InfraGard
- Western Pension and Benefits Conference
- Veritas Worldwide User Conference
- International Gaming Business Exposition
As an event speaker, Mr. Gregory is effective and entertaining whether the audience is highly technical or highly non-technical.
Advisory Boards
Mr. Gregory is on several advisory boards, including:
- InfraGard, the Evergreen State (Washington) Chapter
- University of Washington certificate program for Information Security and Risk Management, one of the first such programs certified by the National Security Agency
- University of Washington certificate program for Information Systems Security
- SecureWorld Expo Conference
Community Work
He is also involved in various community service efforts, including:
- Founder and manager of several international online communities, some numbering over four thousand members
- Co-founder and group manager for the Pacific CISO Forum
- Proctor at CISSP certification exams (retired)
- Developer of CISA and CISSP certification exam questions (retired)
- Graduate of the FBI Citizens’ Academy
- Member of the FBI Citizens’ Academy Alumni Association
- Contributor, Security Guidance for Critical Areas of Focus in Cloud Computing, Cloud Security Alliance
- Certification Board, Cloud Security Alliance
Trade Association Memberships
Mr. Gregory is a member of the following trade associations, including:
- Pacific CISO Forum
- InfraGard
- (ISC)² (International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium)
- ISACA (Information Security Audit and Control Association)
- CTIN (Computer Technology Investigators Network)
- Partnership for Regional Infrastructure Security
- Puget Sound Alliance for Cyber Security
- Worldwide Executive Council, CISO Forum
Motorcycling
He is a certified Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MFS) RiderCoach, and certified in the State of Washington to instruct motorcycling students and issue motorcycle endorsement exams.
Contact
Mr. Gregory can be reached by filling out the inquiry form below. This will be sent directly to Mr. Gregory’s publicist and business manager in confidence.
