Ana Girdner, Cisa, Cism
About Ana Girdner, Cisa, Cism
Ana Girdner, CISA, CISM, is the Cyber Fortification Manager at ExxonMobil, with extensive experience in cyber security and digital transformation roles across various organizations.
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Ana Girdner holds the position of Cyber Fortification Manager at ExxonMobil.
Current Position at ExxonMobil
Ana Girdner has been serving as the Cyber Fortification Manager at ExxonMobil since 2019. Based in Spring, Texas, she is responsible for fortifying cybersecurity measures within the company.
Previous Roles at ExxonMobil
Prior to her current role, Ana Girdner worked at ExxonMobil in various capacities, including Digital Transformation, Digital Roadmap Specialist (2018-2019), Global Process Control Systems Cyber Security Advisor (2008-2014), Certified Information Security Auditor (IT Auditor) (2006-2008), Chairman of US Field and Mexico Security and Controls Network (2001-2006), West Coast Area Services Asset Management and Telecommunications Lead (2001-2006), and DCS Engineer, Honeywell Process Control Systems (1995-2000).
Role at Qatargas
From 2014 to 2018, Ana Girdner served as the ICS Security Advisor / Head of ICS Security at Qatargas. During this time, she was instrumental in guiding the company's industrial control systems (ICS) security measures.
Other Professional Experience
Ana Girdner's career also includes roles at Mobil Corporation as an IT Analyst (1991-1994) and military service in the US Army as a Non-Commissioned Officer at the Army Logistics Command Center (1986-1994) in Texas and California.
Education and Expertise
Ana Girdner studied Information Systems at the University of Phoenix, where she obtained a Bachelor of Science (BSc). Her educational background has provided a solid foundation for her extensive career in cybersecurity and information systems.
Key Contributions
Ana Girdner played a pivotal role in implementing a comprehensive industrial control systems cyber security program for ExxonMobil's Upstream Division, covering approximately 200 locations globally. She also developed ICS-specific risk assessment tools and led over 100 risk assessments, significantly improving the organization's security posture.
Public Speaking Engagements
Ana Girdner has shared her expertise through various public speaking engagements. Notable presentations include a keynote speech at GE's Supplier Chain Security Meeting in Italy (October 2015), presentations to ICT QATAR's Energy Related Expert Committee and the Gulf Intelligence R&D Forum in Qatar (March and February 2015), and speaking at the US Department of Homeland Security ICSJWG meeting in Indiana (June 2014).