Bill Franklin
About Bill Franklin
Bill Franklin serves as the Senior Director at Coalfire Systems, Inc., where he specializes in Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards. He has extensive experience in IT security, having held various leadership roles in multiple organizations since the late 1990s.
Work at Coalfire
Bill Franklin has served as Senior Director at Coalfire Systems, Inc. since 2015. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the company's presence in the IT security market through various marketing initiatives and speaking engagements. He contributes to process improvements for assessment and advisory work by utilizing the CoalfireOnesm platform, which aims to enhance efficiency and quality in operations. Franklin has also implemented a sales renewal process that resulted in an increase of over $1 million in sales by leveraging client relationships with the delivery team.
Previous Employment History
Before joining Coalfire, Bill Franklin held several positions in the IT and compliance sectors. He worked at Control Solutions International as a Senior Manager for four months in 2006. He then served as Vice President of Operations and Managing Partner at Compass IT Compliance from 2010 to 2014. Franklin also worked as a Senior IT Auditor at Lighthouse Computer Services from 2006 to 2010 and was the Director of Information Technology at The Forum Corporation from 1997 to 2003.
Education and Expertise
Bill Franklin holds a Master of Science degree in Computer Information Systems from Bentley University. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Education from Berklee College of Music. His expertise includes in-depth knowledge of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) and various certifications, including CISSP, QSA, CISM, CISA, and CGEIT.
Mentorship and Training
In his current role at Coalfire, Bill Franklin is actively involved in mentoring and training his direct reports, which include Senior Managers, Senior Consultants, Consultants, and Principals. He focuses on developing their skills in performing assessments, contributing to the overall growth and effectiveness of the team.