Robert Walters, Cisa
About Robert Walters, Cisa
Robert Walters is an Audit and Compliance Manager at Accruent, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in security and compliance, previously serving as a Cloud Security and Compliance Leader at IBM for eight years.
Work at Accruent
Robert Walters has served as the Audit and Compliance Manager at Accruent since 2020. In this role, he has focused on streamlining outdated processes to align with current standards and controls. He has created an asset management process and played a key role in implementing new compliance tools. Walters has successfully built an audit and compliance team of four members to maintain SOC compliance and conduct internal audits. He is also working towards achieving ISO 27001 certification for the organization and has implemented access management controls and tools, establishing end-to-end Identity and Access Management (IAM) processes.
Education and Expertise
Robert Walters completed his high school education at Warrensburg High School from 1984 to 1987. He pursued higher education at the University of Phoenix, where he studied Information Systems with a focus on Security Systems and IT, earning a Bachelor of Science and an Associate's Degree between 2008 and 2012. Currently, he is pursuing a Master's degree in IT Security at Grand Canyon University, further enhancing his expertise in the field.
Background
Before joining Accruent, Robert Walters worked at IBM as the Cloud Security and Compliance Leader from 2012 to 2020 in the Columbia, Missouri area. His experience at IBM contributed to his knowledge in security and compliance, which he has applied in his current role at Accruent. His background in both education and professional experience has equipped him with the skills necessary to manage audit and compliance functions effectively.
Achievements
At Accruent, Robert Walters has made significant contributions to the audit and compliance department. He has successfully built a team dedicated to maintaining SOC compliance and conducting internal audits. His initiatives include streamlining processes, creating asset management procedures, and implementing compliance tools. Additionally, he has established IAM processes to enhance security measures within the organization.