Doug Rinehart, Cissp, Pmp
About Doug Rinehart, Cissp, Pmp
Doug Rinehart serves as the Global Chief Information Security Officer at Newfold Digital, where he has implemented significant security transformations and established cloud security practices. He has a diverse background in information security and project management, with extensive experience in the US Navy and various technology firms.
Current Role at Newfold Digital
Doug Rinehart serves as the Global Chief Information Security Officer at Newfold Digital, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he has established the first-ever Application and Cloud Security practices within the organization. He has implemented comprehensive security technology transformations and data security controls, ensuring robust protection of information systems. Additionally, Rinehart has realigned Security Operations to function on a 24/7 basis, enhancing the organization's security posture.
Previous Experience in the US Navy
Doug Rinehart has an extensive background with the US Navy, where he held several senior executive positions. He served as a Senior Executive Manager from 2009 to 2011 in Point Mugu, California, and continued in similar roles until 2016, including a position in Norfolk, Virginia, and Jacksonville, Florida. His tenure in the Navy involved managing security operations and developing strategic plans to address various challenges.
Education and Certifications
Doug Rinehart holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems from American InterContinental University, which he completed from 2004 to 2006. He has pursued multiple Lean Six Sigma courses, achieving White Belt, Green Belt, and Yellow Belt certifications between 2013 and 2014. Rinehart also attended the Navy Senior Enlisted Academy in 2006 and completed the Navy Command Master Chief/Chief of the Boat Course in 2009, further enhancing his leadership and management skills.
Professional Achievements
Throughout his career, Doug Rinehart has developed an international team of 35 security professionals while managing a budget exceeding $12 million. He has created strategic security plans and restructured policies to address post-merger challenges. His initiatives include building robust security incident and event management controls and managing vendor sourcing, relationships, contracts, and SOW development at Newfold Digital.
Experience in Information Technology Management
Before joining Newfold Digital, Doug Rinehart worked as a Senior Information Technology and Security Project Manager at Fidelity National Financial in 2017. He also held the position of Vice President at One Call from 2017 to 2020 and worked as an Information Technology Project Manager at Software Specialists Inc. from 2016 to 2017. His roles have consistently focused on enhancing security measures and managing technology projects.