Carly Turner
About Carly Turner
Carly Turner is a Global Information Security Specialist with extensive experience in information security and risk management. She has held various roles in organizations across Michigan and currently works in Milton Keynes, England.
Current Role as Global Information Security Specialist
Carly Turner currently serves as a Global Information Security Specialist at WorkForce Software, a position she has held since 2022 in Milton Keynes, England. In this role, she evaluates information security tools to enhance the company's security posture. Carly performs risk assessments to identify non-conformance to laws, regulations, and industry best practices. She also conducts vulnerability management activities, including running third-party vulnerability scans.
Previous Experience at WorkForce Software
Before her current role, Carly worked at WorkForce Software as a Service Desk Administrator from 2019 to 2021 in Livonia, Michigan. During her time there, she facilitated efficient reviews of third-party risks by gathering and reviewing due diligence documentation. Carly also supported departments in developing and maintaining business continuity plans and provided recommendations for process improvement relating to information security and audit.
Educational Background in Psychology and Liberal Arts
Carly Turner studied at Eastern Michigan University, where she earned a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from 2013 to 2015. Prior to that, she attended Washtenaw Community College, achieving an Associate's Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies from 2010 to 2013. This educational foundation has contributed to her analytical skills and understanding of human behavior, which are beneficial in her current role in information security.
Diverse Work History in Various Roles
Carly has a diverse work history that includes several roles prior to her current position. She worked as a Human Resources Assistant at Kawasaki Robotics (USA), Inc. for 7 months in 2016, and as an HRIS Specialist at Learning Care Group from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, she held positions as a Sales Associate at LaVida Massage for 2 months in 2015, an Office Clerk at Providence Park Internal Med for 4 months in 2015, and a Help Desk Specialist at Great Lakes Commission from 2018 to 2019.
Contributions to Information Security Initiatives
In her current and previous roles, Carly has organized internal information security initiatives, including security awareness training. She provides training and guidance on information security and privacy concepts to end users. Carly also conducts vendor due diligence reviews to ensure compliance with industry standards and company policies, maintaining security governance documentation that is accessible via SharePoint and customer portals.