Therese Charles, Cisa, Cdpse
About Therese Charles, Cisa, Cdpse
Therese Charles serves as the Sr. Director of Information Security at Ceribell │ Point-of-Care EEG and has held various roles in information security and auditing across multiple organizations. She possesses a strong educational background in business and financial forensics, along with expertise in compliance frameworks and risk assessments.
Work at Ceribell
Therese Charles currently holds the position of Sr. Director Information Security at Ceribell │ Point-of-Care EEG. She has been in this role since 2022, contributing her expertise in information security to enhance the organization's security posture and manage risks associated with point-of-care EEG technology.
Professional Experience
Therese Charles has a diverse professional background in information security and IT auditing. She worked at BNY Mellon as an Information Technology Auditor for four months in 2017. She then joined Acquia, where she served in various roles including Sr. Information Security Analyst, Risk and Compliance Analyst, and Information Security Consultant between 2018 and 2020. Additionally, she held the position of Director Information Security at ActionIQ from 2020 to 2022. Her experience also includes roles at Hungerford Vinton, LLC and Freed Maxick CPAs, P.C.
Education and Expertise
Therese Charles holds a Master's Degree in Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation from SUNY Brockport, completed between 2014 and 2016. She also has a Bachelor of Applied Science in International Business from Rochester Institute of Technology, obtained from 2011 to 2013, and an Associate's Degree in International Business from Monroe Community College, completed from 2009 to 2011. Her expertise includes conducting IT audits for compliance frameworks such as FedRAMP, ISO 27001, SOC 1, SOC 2, SOX, and PCI-DSS.
Leadership Role at ISACA Hudson Valley Chapter
Since 2019, Therese Charles has served as the Board President of ISACA® Hudson Valley Chapter. In this leadership role, she oversees initiatives that promote information security and governance within the Hudson Valley region, fostering professional development and networking opportunities for members.
Skills and Specializations
Therese Charles possesses a strong skill set in performing risk assessments in Information Technology, System Development Life Cycle management, and Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery planning. She has a solid background in Data Analytics, particularly related to Cyber Security initiatives, which supports her comprehensive approach to information security.