Minh D. Tran
About Minh D. Tran
Minh D. Tran is a Senior Technical Compliance Analyst at Kong Inc., with extensive experience in IT security auditing and compliance. He has held various roles in organizations such as Splunk, HITRUST, and Sandia National Laboratories, and possesses a strong background in information assurance and digital forensics.
Work at Kong
Minh D. Tran currently serves as a Senior Technical Compliance Analyst at Kong Inc., a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on ensuring that the company's technical compliance measures align with industry standards and regulatory requirements. His responsibilities include evaluating compliance frameworks and implementing security measures that support organizational objectives.
Previous Experience in Security and Compliance
Prior to his role at Kong, Minh held several positions that enhanced his expertise in security and compliance. He worked at Splunk as a Principal Security Risk Analyst for four months in 2022. He also served as a Senior Information Security Analyst at HITRUST from 2019 to 2021, and as a Security Compliance Analyst II at the City of Denton from 2017 to 2018. His diverse experience includes roles as an Information Technology Auditor at Sandia National Laboratories and as an Electric Compliance Officer/CIP Program Manager at the City of Denton.
Education and Expertise
Minh D. Tran holds multiple degrees, including an MBA in Management Information Systems and Information Assurance from The University of New Mexico, and an MS in Information Assurance from Iowa State University. He also earned a BBA in Management Information Systems from The University of New Mexico. Minh possesses a DoD 8570 IAT/IAM Level III Certification, which is essential for certain information assurance roles within the Department of Defense.
Background in IT and Cybersecurity
Minh has over 15 years of experience in digital forensics and information technology. His career began as a Database Administrator at Christie's International Real Estate in 2003. He has held various roles, including Information Technology Associate and Information Systems Architect at STC.UNM, and Senior Member of the Technical Staff (Cyber Security) at Sandia National Laboratories. His extensive background contributes to his comprehensive understanding of IT security auditing and controls assessment.
Compliance Framework Knowledge
Minh D. Tran has a deep understanding of various compliance frameworks critical for organizational compliance. His expertise includes frameworks such as NIST, NERC, ISO, SOC2, and HITRUST. This knowledge enables him to align information security strategies with business objectives, ensuring that security measures effectively support organizational goals.