Fred Bret Mounet
About Fred Bret Mounet
Fred Bret Mounet serves as the Chief Information Security Officer at Clarify Health Solutions and is an AppSec Instructor at Merritt College. He has extensive experience in information security, emphasizing the importance of self-policing and effective communication of security risks.
Work at Clarify Health Solutions
Fred Bret Mounet serves as the Chief Information Security Officer at Clarify Health Solutions, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the organization's information security strategy and ensuring the protection of sensitive data. His work involves assessing security risks and implementing measures to mitigate them, particularly in the healthcare sector. Mounet's expertise in security and privacy helps Clarify Health Solutions navigate the complexities of data protection in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Education and Expertise
Fred Bret Mounet holds a Master of Science in Software Engineering from EPITA: Ecole d'Ingénieurs en Informatique, where he studied from 1991 to 1993. He also earned a Master of Science in Computer Science from Stevens Institute of Technology in 1993. Additionally, he completed a college preparatory program in Mathematics and Science at Lycée Saint Louis from 1991 to 1993. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both technical and analytical skills, which he applies in his roles in information security.
Background in Information Security
Mounet has extensive experience in the field of information security, having worked in various capacities over the years. Before joining Clarify Health Solutions, he served as the RHI Information Security Officer at Change Healthcare from 2017 to 2018 and as an Information Security Officer at McKesson for 11 years, from 2006 to 2017. His early career included a role as a Senior Engineer at Sapient from 1996 to 2001. This diverse background equips him with a comprehensive understanding of security challenges across different industries.
Teaching and Instruction
In addition to his role at Clarify Health Solutions, Fred Bret Mounet is an AppSec Instructor at Merritt College Cybersecurity Program, a position he has held since 2019. In this capacity, he shares his knowledge and expertise in application security with students, emphasizing the importance of understanding security risks. Mounet's passion for teaching reflects his commitment to educating future cybersecurity professionals and helping organizations recognize the critical aspects of security and privacy.
Contributions to Security Practices
Mounet emphasizes the importance of self-policing within organizations to maintain security integrity. He has a background in early e-commerce security, focusing on addressing client-side storage vulnerabilities. His ability to combine technical skills with business acumen allows him to effectively communicate security risks to non-technical stakeholders, fostering a culture of security awareness within organizations.