Kristi Gilliat
About Kristi Gilliat
Kristi Gilliat is the Director of Technology Consulting, Security, and Privacy at Protiviti, specializing in cybersecurity and compliance strategies.
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Kristi Gilliat is the Director of Technology Consulting, Security, and Privacy at Protiviti. She has held this position since 2020.
Company
Protiviti is a global consulting firm offering deep expertise and objective insights across a range of industries. Kristi Gilliat currently works at Protiviti as Director of Technology Consulting, Security, and Privacy.
Previous Positions
Before her current role at Protiviti, Kristi Gilliat served in various capacities at prominent organizations. She was the Chief Privacy Officer and IT Security Compliance Manager at NORC at the University of Chicago from 2015 to 2020. She also worked as Secretary and Board Member for the Institute of Internal Auditors - Chicago Chapter from 2010 to 2013. Additionally, she held the position of Information Security Supervisor at Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) - Blue Cross Blue Shield of IL/TX/NM/OK from 2008 to 2015. Her role at KPMG was as an Experienced Senior Auditor in Internal Audit, Regulatory & Compliance Services from 2007 to 2008. Earlier, she was an Experienced Senior Consultant in Technology Risk Services at Protiviti from 2005 to 2007 and a Senior IT Auditor in Technology and Security Risk Services at Ernst & Young from 2004 to 2005. She began her career at Protiviti as a Senior Consultant in Technology Risk Services from 2002 to 2004.
Education and Expertise
Kristi Gilliat holds a Masters of Accountancy from the University of Missouri-Columbia, achieved between 2000 and 2002. Prior to that, she studied at Miami University from 1997 to 1999. She specializes in assisting clients with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) engagements, focusing on readiness assessments and compliance strategies. She adeptly works with security frameworks such as NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, and FFIEC CAT to help clients achieve compliance.
Professional Focus
Kristi Gilliat has extensive experience in developing remediation plans and strategic roadmaps for IT governance and compliance. She is focused on helping clients navigate intricate compliance landscapes and ensuring adherence to critical security and privacy standards. Her specialty in cybersecurity and privacy consulting has been instrumental in driving meaningful improvements in organizational security postures.