Craig Austin
About Craig Austin
Craig Austin is the Associate Director at Protiviti in Orlando, Florida, specializing in cybersecurity, compliance, and IT governance.
Current Role at Protiviti
Craig Austin currently works as an Associate Director at Protiviti in Orlando, Florida, United States. He assumed this role in 2023, and he supports clients by leading Technology Consulting and Security & Privacy engagements across multiple industries nationally. Craig's work includes implementing compliance standards and frameworks, such as NIST CSF, HIPAA, GDPR, NIST 800-171, CMMC, and ISO 27001/27002. His focus areas also include Cybersecurity, Compliance, Data Protection, Network and Systems, IT Governance, IT Strategy, Vulnerability Management, Security Architecture, and Information Security and Privacy.
Previous Roles at Protiviti
Craig Austin has had a progressive career at Protiviti, holding multiple roles prior to becoming an Associate Director. From 2021 to 2023, he served as a Senior Manager in Orlando, Florida. Before that, he worked as Manager from 2017 to 2021, and Senior Consultant from 2014 to 2016. He started his career at Protiviti as a Consultant from 2012 to 2013. In these roles, he gained extensive experience in various areas of cybersecurity and compliance, contributing to his expertise in the field.
Educational Background
Craig Austin holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management from Florida State University. He also studied Information Technology Analyst at Valencia College. His educational background has provided a solid foundation for his career in technology consulting and information security.
Expertise in Compliance Standards
Craig Austin has significant expertise in implementing widely recognized compliance standards and frameworks. His proficiency includes NIST CSF, HIPAA, GDPR, NIST 800-171, CMMC, and ISO 27001/27002. This specialization forms a core part of his role at Protiviti, ensuring that clients adhere to these standards effectively.