Tera Seay, Cism, Cissp
About Tera Seay, Cism, Cissp
Tera Seay is a seasoned professional in vendor security, currently serving as Sr. Manager, Vendor Security at Anaplan since 2019. With extensive experience at Thomson Reuters and a strong background in risk management and compliance, she has developed significant programs in security awareness and third-party risk.
Work at Anaplan
Tera Seay currently holds the position of Senior Manager, Vendor Security at Anaplan. She has been with the company since 2019, contributing to the organization's vendor security initiatives. In this role, she manages the Security Awareness program, which includes annual compliance training and phishing simulations. Her responsibilities also encompass the integration of security measures within vendor management processes.
Previous Experience at Thomson Reuters
Tera Seay has extensive experience at Thomson Reuters, where she held multiple roles over several years. She served as Director of Vendor Strategy from 2017 to 2018, following her tenure as Vendor Strategy Manager from 2012 to 2017. Additionally, she worked as an ETS Consultant from 2008 to 2009 and as a Lead Technical Support Analyst from 2009 to 2012. Her work involved developing vendor strategies and managing vendor relationships.
Background in Vendor Strategy
Tera Seay has a strong background in vendor strategy, having worked at Refinitiv as Director of Vendor Strategy for a brief period in 2018. Throughout her career, she has developed a comprehensive Third Party Risk Program that integrates with various organizational functions, including Privacy, IT, Procurement, and Legal teams. This program aims to enhance the management of vendor-related risks.
Education and Expertise
Tera Seay earned her Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with a focus on Management Information Systems (MIS) from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, where she studied from 1990 to 1995. Her educational background supports her expertise in vendor security and risk management. She holds certifications in CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) and CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), further demonstrating her qualifications in the field.
Contributions to Governance, Risk, and Compliance
In her professional roles, Tera Seay has contributed to Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) functions. Her work includes involvement in Audit, Policy, Risk, and Customer Assurance. These contributions reflect her commitment to enhancing organizational security and compliance through effective risk management strategies.