Timothy Dennis
About Timothy Dennis
Timothy Dennis serves as the Division Cybersecurity Officer at CommonSpirit Health, a position he has held since 2019. He has extensive experience in cybersecurity and risk management, having previously worked at Deloitte, Catholic Health Initiatives, and CHAN Healthcare Auditors.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
Timothy Dennis has served as the Division Cybersecurity Officer at CommonSpirit Health since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing cybersecurity measures and ensuring the protection of sensitive information within the organization. His work focuses on implementing security protocols and strategies to mitigate risks associated with cyber threats. CommonSpirit Health, based in Englewood, Colorado, is a major healthcare provider formed from the merger of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health.
Previous Experience in Cybersecurity
Before joining CommonSpirit Health, Timothy Dennis worked as the Regional Information Security Manager at Catholic Health Initiatives from 2011 to 2019. In this position, he managed information security initiatives and ensured compliance with regulatory requirements. Prior to that, he spent eight years at CHAN Healthcare Auditors as an IT Audit professional from 2003 to 2011, where he focused on assessing and improving IT security practices.
Career at Deloitte
Timothy Dennis began his career at Deloitte, where he worked in Enterprise Risk Services from 1993 to 2002. During his nine years at Deloitte, he gained extensive experience in risk management and cybersecurity, which laid the foundation for his future roles in the field. His time at Deloitte provided him with insights into the complexities of enterprise-level security and compliance.
Education and Expertise
Timothy Dennis holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the University of Colorado at Boulder, where he studied at the Leeds School of Business from 2000 to 2001. He also earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Idaho, studying from 1990 to 1993. Earlier in his education, he attended Colorado State University from 1987 to 1990. His academic background supports his expertise in cybersecurity and risk management.