Fadi Atiyeh, Cissp
About Fadi Atiyeh, Cissp
Fadi Atiyeh is a Senior Director and Chief Information Security Officer with extensive experience in cybersecurity and information technology. He currently leads cybersecurity initiatives at Inspirata and serves as vCISO for CaroMont Health, focusing on digital transformation and regulatory compliance in the healthcare sector.
Work at Intraprise Health
Fadi Atiyeh serves as the Senior Director at Intraprise Health, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he directs the strategic development and operation of cybersecurity consulting services, focusing on the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF). His responsibilities include developing cybersecurity assessment processes based on various standards such as NIST CSF, HIPAA, HITRUST, and 405(d) HICP. Atiyeh also conducts webinars, educational sessions, and conferences to provide cybersecurity leadership within the healthcare industry.
Education and Expertise
Fadi Atiyeh holds an Associate’s Degree in Information Technology from Lehigh Carbon Community College, which he completed from 1985 to 1987. He furthered his education at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science with a Minor in Mathematics and French between 1987 and 1991. His expertise encompasses a thorough understanding of HIPAA, NIST, CMMC, and PCI regulatory and non-regulatory requirements, particularly in healthcare and non-healthcare sectors.
Background
Before joining Intraprise Health, Fadi Atiyeh held significant positions in the healthcare IT sector. He worked at Siemens Healthcare as an IT Manager from 2004 to 2015, followed by a role as Architecture Executive - Information Security at Cerner Corporation from 2015 to 2018. His extensive background in IT management and information security has equipped him with the skills necessary to lead cybersecurity initiatives effectively.
Achievements
At CaroMont Health, Fadi Atiyeh has been named vCISO, where he is responsible for establishing a cyber resilience strategy and culture. He assists in the organization's digital transformation strategy, including cloud migration, security risk assessments, and cybersecurity contract language. Additionally, he develops and conducts Business Impact Analyses (BIAs) for IT Disaster Recovery Plans (DRPs) and Business Continuity Plans (BCPs), and creates an Information Security Training and Awareness program.