Erin Colby, Crisc, Cisa
About Erin Colby, Crisc, Cisa
Erin Colby is the IT Risk & Control Director at MassMutual and a self-employed Certified Hypnotist/Personal Coach. She has extensive experience in IT risk management and auditing, having previously worked at CIGNA and holding various certifications.
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Erin Colby is the IT Risk & Control Director for Enterprise Risk Management at MassMutual. In this role, Colby works within the Springfield, Massachusetts Area.
Career at MassMutual
Erin Colby has an extensive career at MassMutual, currently serving as the IT Risk & Control Director in Enterprise Risk Management. Before this, Colby held the position of IT Risk Consultant in the same department for 12 years, from 2007 to 2019. During Colby’s tenure, significant accomplishments include leading the transition of SOC 1 & 2 reports, performing readiness assessments, and establishing new SOC2 reports. Colby also optimized data processes to reduce audit fatigue and costs and consulted with subsidiaries to ensure compliance with Model Audit Rule (MAR) program requirements.
Experience at CIGNA
Erin Colby worked at CIGNA in various roles over a period spanning six years. From 2006 to 2007, Colby served as a Business Analysis Specialist/IT Auditor. Before this, Colby was a QA Specialist/Sr Audit Associate from 2003 to 2006. Prior to that, Colby worked as an Account Analyst/Structure Analyst from 2001 to 2003. All these roles were based in Bloomfield, Connecticut. Each position contributed to Colby’s broad expertise in IT auditing and business analysis.
Education and Credentials
Erin Colby has a diverse educational background. Colby studied Process Improvement at CIGNA University and achieved a Six Sigma Green Belt in 2007. Colby also holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology/Business Management from Central Connecticut State University and an Associate degree in General Studies/Liberal Arts from Manchester Community College. Additionally, Colby holds certifications as a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and a Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC).
Additional Professional Roles
In addition to work at MassMutual, Erin Colby is also self-employed as a Certified Hypnotist and Personal Coach. This role involves applying specialized skills to help individuals achieve their personal and professional goals. This dual career demonstrates Colby's versatility and commitment to personal development and assisting others.