Lauren Costello, Cissp
About Lauren Costello, Cissp
Lauren Costello is a Manager of Cybersecurity with extensive experience in cyber risk management and strategy. She has held various roles in cybersecurity across multiple industries, including media, finance, and pharmaceuticals, and has a background in intelligence analysis and modeling.
Current Role in Cybersecurity
Lauren Costello currently holds the position of Manager, Cybersecurity at Advance. She has been in this role since 2022, contributing to the organization's cybersecurity initiatives. Prior to this managerial position, she served as a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst at Advance from 2019, where she focused on enhancing the company's cybersecurity posture. Her work involves overseeing cybersecurity strategies and managing risks associated with information security.
Previous Experience at Advance
Lauren Costello worked at Advance from 2017 to 2019 as a Cybersecurity Risk Analyst. In this role, she was responsible for assessing cybersecurity risks and implementing strategies to mitigate them. Her experience at Advance laid the groundwork for her subsequent advancement to Senior Cybersecurity Analyst and later to Manager, Cybersecurity.
Professional Background in Cybersecurity
Before joining Advance, Lauren Costello worked at PwC as a Cybersecurity and Privacy Consultant from 2015 to 2017. In this capacity, she provided consulting services focused on cybersecurity and privacy issues. Additionally, she served as a Technology Consulting Summer Associate at PwC in 2014. Her early career also includes a role as a Research Assistant at Penn State University, where she contributed to projects funded by the National Science Foundation.
Education and Specialization
Lauren Costello studied at Penn State University from 2011 to 2014, where she earned a degree in Security and Risk Analysis, with a minor in Information Science and Technology. Her academic background provided her with foundational knowledge in intelligence analysis and modeling, which supports her expertise in cybersecurity and risk management.
Industry Experience and Expertise
Lauren Costello has professional experience across multiple industries, including Media and Entertainment, Financial Services, and Pharmaceuticals. She possesses expertise in Cyber Risk Management and Strategy, Project Management, and Business Relationship Management. This diverse experience equips her with a comprehensive understanding of the cybersecurity landscape and the specific challenges faced by different sectors.