Leon Kinloch
@leonkinloch
Information Security Risk Analyst delivering cybersecurity strategy, governance, and measurable risk reduction.
What I'm looking for
I am an Information Security Risk Analyst with experience delivering cybersecurity strategy, governance, and digital risk advisory for large enterprises. I drive end-to-end risk assessments, IAM lifecycle operations, incident response, and compliance readiness aligned to NIST CSF, PCI-DSS, SOX, GDPR, HIPAA, and CMMC frameworks.
I have led investigations and automated reporting to improve detection-to-response times and reporting efficiency, supported audit readiness and evidence collection, and advised executives on risk posture and remediation. Previously I founded and directed a production company, managing 200+ projects and implementing security controls for sensitive content.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Led investigations of 50+ monthly alerts and reduced detection-to-response time by 30% through improved playbooks and threat intelligence; automated NIST CSF-aligned risk metrics to improve reporting efficiency by 40% and standardized leadership KPIs for PCI-DSS, SOX, and GDPR oversight.
Cybersecurity Compliance Analyst
CyberHeroSchool
Jan 2025 - Dec 2025 (11 months)
Audited SonicWall firewall and Windows Server configurations for PCI DSS, recommended remediation steps to close gaps, and delivered executive-ready findings with risk-based recommendations.
Founder / Director
Kinloch Productions, Inc.
Jan 2000 - Oct 2022 (22 years 9 months)
Directed 200+ domestic and international projects, negotiated vendor agreements, implemented internal security controls for sensitive content, and advised executives on risk management and secure communications.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Wells Fargo
Information & Cybersecurity Rotational Program, Information and Cybersecurity
2022 -
Participant in the Information & Cybersecurity Rotational Program at Wells Fargo focused on hands-on cybersecurity and risk responsibilities.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Certificate in Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity
Completed a Certificate in Cybersecurity through the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Montreat College
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration
Earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with coursework supporting business and risk management competencies.
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