Stephen Hepner, Cissp
About Stephen Hepner, Cissp
Stephen Hepner is a Senior Information Security Architect at Kohl's Department Stores with extensive experience in information security and technology management.
Company
Stephen Hepner has been serving as the Senior Information Security Architect at Kohl's Department Stores since 2011. Based in Menomonee Falls, WI, Hepner has led various initiatives including updating nearly 1200 stores with Unified Threat Management (UTM) devices. His contributions also involve leading a security analytics project to develop a product that surpasses the current Security Incident Event Management (SIEM) system.
Title
Stephen Hepner holds the title of Senior Information Security Architect. His role at Kohl's includes spearheading important security projects such as the firewall replacement initiative and a next-generation security analytics product. His position emphasizes collaboration with different teams and the implementation of advanced security measures.
Education and Expertise
Stephen Hepner earned his Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Manchester University. His expertise spans over three decades in the field of information security, including roles as a Senior Information Security Specialist at FIS and an owner of Babbage Networking Systems. His certifications and technical knowledge contribute to his role in advancing security measures and leading significant projects at Kohl's.
Professional Background
Stephen Hepner has a rich professional background. Before joining Kohl's, he worked as a Senior Information Security Specialist at FIS from 1997 to 2011 in Brown Deer, WI. He owned and managed Babbage Networking Systems from 1993 to 1998. Hepner also served as a Technician at Manchester College and worked at EG&G Mound Applied Technologies as a Computer Technician. His diverse experiences underscore his robust expertise in information security.
Security Initiatives and Projects
At Kohl's, Stephen Hepner has been instrumental in leading significant security initiatives. He played a key role in a firewall replacement project, updating nearly 1200 stores with Unified Threat Management (UTM) devices. He is currently developing a next-generation security analytics product, surpassing the current Security Incident Event Management (SIEM) system. Hepner has also collaborated with teams to implement the BeyondTrust tool for Privileged Identity Management/Privileged Access Management (PIM/PAM) and has defined a framework for Security Assurance testing.