SERGE SAA-LAPNET
@sergesaa-lapnet
Cybersecurity risk and compliance analyst driving vulnerability remediation and audit readiness.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a cybersecurity professional with 8+ years of hands-on experience in risk management, vulnerability management, and compliance operations, focused on preparing organizations for assessments and improving security posture.
I have designed and optimized GRC frameworks, conducted multi-framework compliance assessments (PCI, HIPAA, GDPR), and managed vulnerability programs using tools like Tenable and BitSight while automating evidence collection and remediation workflows.
I bring proven expertise integrating IAM, configuring WAF solutions, implementing DLP and SIEM capabilities, and aligning security controls to NIST, ISO, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and other standards to reduce risk and strengthen governance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Cybersecurity Analyst
Carestream Dental
Feb 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Designed and optimized GRC frameworks and led multi-framework compliance and vulnerability management efforts, improving audit readiness and remediations across PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, and NIST controls.
Cybersecurity and Privacy Analyst
Freddie Mac
May 2023 - Nov 2023 (6 months)
Conducted compliance remediation, vulnerability assessments, DLP risk assessments, and WAF implementation to address audit findings and strengthen data protection controls across the environment.
Cybersecurity Consultant
Baxter-Clewis Cybersecurity
Jun 2022 - May 2023 (11 months)
Provided PCI-DSS compliance consulting, web application vulnerability assessments, SIEM monitoring and DLP implementation to reduce client remediation time and improve security posture.
Health Information Application SME
Children’s School Services
Jan 2014 - Apr 2023 (9 years 3 months)
Implemented information assurance and cybersecurity risk management for health data, deployed vulnerability scanning and patching processes, and provided technical support to ensure HIPAA compliance.
UCSupported security control implementation and testing, produced technical risk reports for senior management, and implemented Azure AD and IAM to enhance identity and access controls.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UCUniversity of Maryland Global Campus
Master of Science, Cybersecurity Management & Policy
Grade: 4.0
Completed a Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management & Policy with a 4.0 GPA focusing on cybersecurity management, policy, and risk frameworks.
UCUniversity of Maryland Global Campus
Bachelor of Science, Cybersecurity
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity with coursework and practical experience in information security and risk management.
ICIowa Central Community College
Associate of Science, Healthcare Administration
Completed an Associate of Science in Healthcare Administration with focus on healthcare information processes and compliance.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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