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Caroline Stephens

@carolinestephens

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I lead offensive and technical security services, risk strategies, and client security engagements.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead security services and teams, shape risk and governance strategies, and partner with executive stakeholders to deliver practical client outcomes.

I lead Beazley Security’s Offensive and Technical Security services, setting strategic direction, allocating resources, and guiding client engagements.

Previously, I managed and mentored consultants at Beazley Security while defining threat, vulnerability, and risk management strategies. At Lodestone and Krebs Stamos Group, I advised executive leaders, built governance, risk, and compliance initiatives, and delivered security risk assessments, policies, procedures, training, and client communications.

At TrustedSec and Baptist Health, I supported penetration testing, incident response, wireless and physical security assessments, security operations, auditing, compliance, and enterprise risk management. I’ve also helped build project management teams and translated sensitive, technical information for diverse stakeholders.

My foundation in higher education administration and communication includes managing complex budgets, operations, records, staff development, and program administration. I bring active listening, empathy, clear documentation, and practical governance to challenging security environments.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Director Global Offensive and Technical Security

Current

Beazley Security

Oct 2024 - Present (1 year 11 months)

Define and drive the strategic vision for Beazley Security's Offensive and Technical Security services, ensuring alignment with company goals. Allocate resources effectively and serve as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders.

Strategic Planning Resource Allocation Executive Advisory Security Services

Managing Consultant

Beazley Security

Oct 2023 - Oct 2024 (1 year)

Lead and mentor a team of consultants, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. Define and oversee the execution of threat, vulnerability, and risk management strategies for clients.

Team Leadership Mentor Threat Management Vulnerability Management Risk Management

Senior Security Consultant

Lodestone

Sep 2023 - Oct 2023 (1 month)

Work with client executive leadership to influence and advise on strategic goals. Advise and support clients in implementing and managing long-term business and commercial strategies, and build out Governance, Risk, and Compliance initiatives.

Executive Advisory Strategic Planning Governance Risk Management Compliance Policy Development

Consultant

Krebs Stamos Group

May 2022 - May 2023 (1 year)

Assisted consultants on scoping, scheduling, and management of client engagements. Created documentation and communications, and facilitated various GRC Security Risk Assessments and deliverables.

Project Management Documentation GRC Security Risk Assessment

Senior Advisory Coordinator/Security Consultant

TrustedSec

Feb 2018 - May 2022 (4 years 3 months)

Assisted in the creation, build, and structure of the project management team. Assisted sales, operations, and security consultants on scoping, scheduling, and management of client engagements, and facilitated various security assessments.

Project Management Sales Support Operations Security Assessments GRC Penetration Testing Incident Response

Corporate IT Security Officer

Baptist Health Information Technology

Sep 2016 - Feb 2018 (1 year 5 months)

Responsible for all activities related to IT security strategy, including security operations, auditing, risk management, and compliance. Oversaw security operations of enterprise security solutions and aided in the selection of security solutions.

IT Security Security Operations Audit Risk Management Compliance Security Governance Vulnerability Assessment

Administrative Coordinator

Baptist Health Information Technology

Nov 2015 - Sep 2016 (10 months)

Served as a primary point of direct administrative contact and liaison with other offices and external institutions. Assisted with project development and planning, and maintained departmental records and databases.

Administrative Support Liaison Project Planning Data Management Staff Development

Unit Business Manager

Department of English

May 2013 - Nov 2015 (2 years 6 months)

Supervised and managed business operations and provided administrative support to the Department of English. Managed a budget in excess of two million dollars, coordinated information flow, and supervised clerical support staff.

Budget Management Financial Records Staff Supervision Personnel Management Grant Development Liaison

Program Coordinator

Department of English

Nov 2012 - May 2013 (6 months)

Developed and implemented policies and procedures relating to program administration. Prepared budgets, monitored expenditures, hired and trained staff, and assisted in the development of specific programs and proposals.

Program Administration Budgeting Staff Management Policy Development Event Coordination Website Management