Zachery S. Mitcham

Wilmington, NC 28409

mitchamz@gmail.com

(910) 777-7401

 

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CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER * CHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER * EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR


EXECUTIVE PROFILE

Information Technology Security ~ Network Design ~ Strategic Planning

Technology and business visionary with executive and hands-on experience in automating multi-million dollar enterprises. Strong record of success in deploying robust IT security architecture and infrastructure. Documented ability to bring the benefits of IT to solve business issues while managing costs and risks. Led deployment of custom healthcare network communications systems. Over 27 years of information technology experience with emphasis on e-commerce and operational compliance. Provided strategic direction to board of trustees, board of directors and senior management on technological issues and challenges.

  • Technology Architecture and Integration                                                                      * Leading Edge WAN/LAN Design

  • Global IT Delivery and Project Management                                                               * Electronic Commerce Strategy Development

  • Budgeting and Cost Control                                                                                          * Staff Management and Team Builder

  • Organization and Staff Development                                                                            * Strategic Analysis and Internal Consulting

Dynamic management career with strong leadership, consistent track record of excellence, problem-solving, planning, team-building and project management skills. Recruited, developed, motivated and retained diverse staff structuring them into teams that delivered results and savings. Full responsibility for return on investment (ROI) and managing multi-million dollar budgets. Proven record of department profitability and cost savings realized within various business enterprise settings.


EDUCATION

CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY, Mount Pleasant, MI

  • Master of Science in Administration

MERCER UNIVERSITY-EUGENE STETSON SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, Macon, GA

  • Bachelor of Business Administration


PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

 

HARVARD UNIVERSITY, Extension School, Cambridge, MA

  • Graduate Studies Professional Development Program

    • Strategic Management Graduate Certificate

STANFORD UNIVERSITY - Center for Professional Development, Stanford, CA

  • Certificate - Computer Security

CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY - Software Engineering Institute, Pittsburgh, PA

  • Fundamentals of Incident Handling

  • Certificate-Information Security for Technical Staff

  • Certified Computer Security Incident Handler

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY, Villanova, PA

  • Master Certificate - CISSP Advanced Security Management 

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA- - National Center for Forensic Science, Orlando, FL

  • Certificate - Computer Forensics

UNITED STATES ARMY SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, Fort Gordon, GA

  • Diploma-Information Technology


CERTIFICATIONS 


EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

  • Associate Director, Security Operations

    Virginia Tech University, 1300 Torgensen Hall, 620 Drillfield Drive, Blacksburg, VA  24061

                                                                                                                                                                              (02/2022-Present)

     

  • VP and Chief Information Security Officer

    SURGE Professional Services-Group, Wilmington, NC                                                                             (05/1988-Present)

     

  • Chief Information Security  and Compliance Officer

    North Carolina Central University, 1801 Fayetteville, Street, Durham, NC  2770                                  (03/2017-04/2019)

  • Chief Information Security Officer

    University of North Carolina Wilmington, 601 South College Road, Wilmington, NC 28403                 (06/2006 - 09/2016)

     

  • Department Chair

    State of NC-Public Schools of Robeson County, 11344 Deep Branch Road, Pembroke, NC 28372        (12/2003 - 06/2006)   

     

  • Director, Network Services

    New Hanover Regional Medical Center, 2131 South 17th Street Wilmington, NC   28401                      (04/2001 - 12/2003)

     

  • United States Army Field Grade Officer (Systems Automation Functional Area)

    United States Department of Defense (Army), 200 Stovall Street Alexandria, VA  22332                       (03/1981-06/2001)

     

  • Social Service Case Manager

    Division of Family and Children Services, Macon, GA  31201                                                                         (1980-1981)

     

  • Social Service Case Manager

    Medical Center of Central Georgia, Macon, GA  31201                                                                                    (1977-1980)

 


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

Virginia Tech University, Blacksburg, VA                                                                                                            

Associate Director, Security Operations


     ●  Maintains security metrics program to assess and understand university-wide information security trends

          over time
     ●  Coordinates broad scale security initiatives that build processes and tools for mitigating risk, and efficiently

          meeting the security requirements of the university
     ●  Builds collaborative internal relationships across the Division of IT and the university to improve information

          flow regarding security requirements, available services and resources, and IT security status
     ●  Participates in research that evaluates gaps in security and identify solutions to reduce risk, including

          business processes, technical controls, or policy improvements
     ●  Assists Division of IT senior leaders and others with strategic and operational planning as related to

          information security, working alongside the University IT Security Officer in promoting,building, and

          advancing security practices across all units
     ●  Partners with other Information Security team members to collectively build and drive the Information

          Security Program, Strategy, and Roadmap
     ●  Works both independently and collaboratively with departments to set and/or implement policies,

          procedures and systems as directed by the IT Security Officer
 

SURGE Professional Services-Group, Wilmington, NC                                                                                                             

VP and Chief Information Security Officer

 

Chief Information Security Officer for a group of technical consultants. Plays a significant role in the strategic planning and policy development for information technology security programs, provides disaster recovery/business continuity support, leads risk management and analysis assessments, insures compliance with federal, state and local mandates, develops security plans, provides information security awareness presentations and training, develops customized information security programs, liaises with legal counsel and law enforcement for electronic discovery support, and cyber-criminal investigations.

 

North Carolina Central University, Durham, NC

Chief Information Security  and Compliance Officer

  • Established the university's first full service information security department.

  • Directed an internationally acclaimed, recognized and awarded university  information security program.

  • Nominated and recipient of the 2018 EC-Council CISO of the Year Award

  • Nominated and recipient of the 2017 SC Magazine Reboot Award- Outstanding Information Security Educator

  • Developed and delivered a comprehensive information security program for NCCU which purpose included assurance that data created, acquired or maintained by the university and our users were utilized pursuant to federal/state laws and university regulations relative to information access and control, security and privacy.  Further, to protect university information and its infrastructure from both internal and external threats.

  • Balanced security requirements of the university's strategic plan, identified risk factors and recommended mitigations controls and solutions to both.

  • Maintained management and oversight of the IT security department, providing leadership and professional development to the team.

  • Insured the university was up to date and in compliance with ISO 27001, SOC2 and Payment Card Industry-Data Security Standards.

  • Coordinated the development of information security policies, standards and procedures. 

  • Ensured that university policies were in compliance with external requirements. 

  • Maintained oversight of the dissemination of policies, standards and procedures to the university.

  • Served as the university’s representative for inquiries from customers, partners, and the public regarding the organization’s security strategy.

  • Liaised with law enforcement agencies with respect to computer security incidents and security breaches.

  • Coordinated the development and delivered university training on information security and privacy requirements for faculty staff, students. employees, other authorized users and senior management.

  • Developed and implemented an Computer Security Incident Reporting and Response system to address security incidents, and response to policy violations and external complaints.

  • Developed and implemented a quarterly Risk Assessment program with respect to information security and data privacy.

  • Planned for and managed the university's Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery programs.

  • Coordinated for third party risk and security assessments.

  • Maintained  oversight of  the university information security Audit programs  with  the University   auditor

  • Maintained  knowledge of  the latest security and privacy legislation, regulations, advisories, alerts and vulnerabilities pertaining to the university and its mission.

  • Served  as the university's point of contact for internal and external security audits.

  • Prepared and  presented to the Board, senior management, employees and external stakeholders on the university information security program. 

University of North Carolina, Wilmington, NC                                                                                    Chief Information Security Officer

  • Established the University of North Carolina Wilmington's first full service Information Technology Security Department consisting of 4 Full Time Equivalent IT Security professionals with associated forensics tools and information security equipment.

  • Directed, managed, planned and administered the operational and administrative activities of a full service IT security department.

  • Developed, implemented security standards, procedures and guidelines for multiple platforms and diverse systems environments.

  • Prepared responses to NC State inquiries regarding UNCW information security related matters on behalf of the Chancellor

  • Reviewed the development, testing and implementation of security plans, products and controls techniques

  • Identified and assessed IT security risk/ exposure on new and existing infrastructure

  • Investigated and recommended appropriate corrective actions for IT security incidents .

  • Developed and maintained security policies, controls and their compliance.

  • Analyzed security incidents and escalation of security events.

  • Liaised with customers with regards to information security incidents.

  • Developed cutting-edge, innovative solutions for IT network security.

  • Studied the proliferation of viruses; prevent hacker intrusion.

  • Conducted active penetration tests; discovered vulnerabilities in information systems.

  • Overall responsible for the University's central data security and privacy policies, architecture, and procedures.

  • Prepared on-line and hard-copy documentation of University security plans and procedures.

  • Worked with constituent groups to create, document, implement, and manage policies, procedures, and practices that ensured the availability, integrity, and privacy of information asset on centrally managed computer systems.

  • Worked with functional groups and staff in the creation of guidelines to ensure the security and privacy of information on the University's computer systems.

  • Assisted the University in its compliance with relevant information technology laws and policies.

  • Developed and implemented the overall information security strategy and architecture to be used by the University's centrally managed systems developers and administrators.

  • Served as facilitator of the Computer  Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) working in collaboration with other UNCW constituencies, such as University Council and University Police, concerning information security and privacy incidents.

  • Served as liaison between CSIRT, University administration, and department representatives to maximize the adoption of and support for IT security plans and procedures within UNCW.

  • Maintained expertise in security-related technologies, trends, issues, and solutions.

  • Investigated security needs, and recommended, plans, implements, tests, and monitors information security improvements.

  • Planned and coordinated information security investigations, feasibility studies, and surveys, to include cost-benefit evaluations of proposed and existing security solutions.

  • Provided instruction and information security awareness training for a Faculty, Staff and Student body consisting of over 14,000 end users. 

  • Insured State of NC regulatory requirements with respect to information security procedures and their application are adhered to.

  • Participated as appropriate in the planning and implementation of hardware and software.

  • Maintained a broad knowledge of state-of-the-art information technology security equipment, and systems.     

  • Instrumental in the facilitation of the Information Technology Systems (ITS) operational change management program                                                                         

New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, NC                                                                      Director, Network Services

  • Provided executive leadership as head of the network services section of the fifth largest healthcare delivery network in the state of North Carolina.

  • Provided principal direction for all aspects of strategic IT planning, implementation and support network wide as an integral component of the hospital business plan.

  • Engineered the turnaround of the network services performance and service levels.

  • Prepared technical briefings and presented them to enterprise senior leadership and Board of Trustees.

  • Transformed network services into a strategic business partner.

  • Managed and delivered multiple large scale projects on time and within budget.

  • Directed all budgeting activities, design and support of all technology.

  • Successfully managed an Operations and Capital Budget totaling over $3.5 Million dollars for a network services department supporting the infrastructure of a 660 bed hospital with over 4000 employees.

  • Provided budgetary control and cost reduction in information systems in excess of $200,000 dollars annually.

  • Supported the mission and goals of New Hanover Health Network (NHHN) in a dynamic, evolving environment, while supporting a strategic vision/plan for information technology.

  • Established credibility with the Senior Management Team and executives across the health system.

  • Supported business growth, add value and improve the information systems environment by managing over 300 information technology projects

  • Developed and implemented a project methodology and coordinate projects across all departments.

  • Developed a technically competent, proactive, customer-service oriented, high-performance team .

  • Created teams that are technically perceptive and have a solid understanding of business processes.

  • Established vision and built consensus for information technology endeavors

  • Functioned as a partner with the Chief Information Officer, assisting and collaborating as appropriate.

  • Maintained oversight and coordinated the day-to-day operations of the information technology systems for New Hanover Health Network, including application development and support, operations, and data networks.

  • Worked in collaboration with others that reported to the Chief Information Officer to ensure smooth and effective operations across the health system.

  • Led the deployment and maintenance of all enterprise hardware for New Hanover Health Network.

  • Developed and fostered a culture of responsive customer oriented services and internal accountability.

  • Taught and mentored project managers and staff on how to apply standards, tools, and methodologies while delivering high quality business focused customer service.

  • Provided technical expertise on systems, market trends, technology directions, and product directions.

  • Established performance measures to ensure project managers and staff are accountable and compliant in project planning, risk and issue management, processes and procedures, and change management.

  • Worked with the Chief Information Officer, developed and communicated the New Hanover Health Network information systems vision to all levels of the organization.

  • Planned, developed and deployed New Hanover Health Networks' first 802.11 wireless network converting it from a PROXIM open air system to an IEEE 802.xx standard architecture

  • Managed the activities of 22 full-time employees - Project Managers, Telecommunications Support Technicians, Network Engineers, Systems Analyst, Computer Support Specialists and Help Desk.                    

U.S. Army Bosnia-Herzegovina Task Force Eagle HQs Tuzla                                     Information Technology Director

  • Supervised automated information processing for units, installations, and activities within the United States Multi-National Division area of responsibility in Bosnia-Herzegovina.

  • Directed the activities of 12 system automation professionals supporting United States, Russian, Turkish and Nordic Polish forces throughout the Task Force Eagle area of operations within Bosnia-Herzegovina.

  • Broke new ground in providing reliable voice, data, and video teleconferencing capabilities to the Multi-National Division-North's dispersed forces.

  • Advised commanders and staff on computer information systems policy and technical matters.

  • Planned and managed the integration of hardware, software and data communications at the user interface level.

  • Supervised the installation, operation, and administration of all computer systems and local area networks at all organizational levels to include combined, joint and service agencies.

  • Translated mission needs into computer systems requirements and helped to define functional requirements.

  • Evaluated and optimized efficiency of computer network resources.

  • Performed economic analysis, planned, programmed, and budgeted for information systems resource requirements (equipment, people, and facilities).

  • Developed and implemented procedures for the local procurement, storage, and distribution, and control of commercial computer system products.

  • Managed computer information systems resources, maintenance programs, and logistics support.

  • Established procedures for effective and efficient use of computer systems resources.

  • Developed, implemented and managed data base management systems and local area networks.

  • Established and prioritized computer systems goals and objectives.

  • Wrote and maintained security accreditation plans for computer systems.

  • Developed and managed information security procedures.

  • Configured and maintained security fire walls.

  • Provided networking security for one of the largest WAN in the world.

  • Developed and coordinated procedures for contingency operations during system emergencies, outages and degraded operations, or downtime for maintenance.

  • Designed and maintained the installation of web sites at major organizations and commands.

  • Developed and conducted customer education programs.

V Corps Headquarters, Intelligence (G2) Heidelberg, Germany                                           Director, Information Systems Security

  • Certified all Department of Defense Intelligence Information Systems within the sensitive compartmented information facility (SCIF).

  • Provided security for the sensitive compartmented information systems (SCIS) within the largest U.S. Army forwarded deployed headquarters.

  • Drafted intelligence systems security policies and procedures for operations within a multi-national environment.

  • Analyzed foreign intelligence cyber threats against sensitive Department of Defense agencies.

  • Identified operational sensitive compartment information systems vulnerabilities and applied necessary fixes.

V Corps Headquarters, Information Technology (G6) Heidelberg, Germany                    Director, Information Systems Integration

  • Planned and coordinated all systems automation support for a 30,000 person organization.

  • Forecasted and designed baseline automation security systems architecture to meet the mission requirements of corps headquarters.

  • Operationally tested and evaluated new systems software and hardware.

  • Trained all information management officers (IMO) throughout the corps

  • Managed the activities of two senior level managers

  • Developed and maintained oversight of the Corps $20 million dollar systems automation budget.

  • Executed the Corps systems automation operation spending plan.

Division Support Command, Fort Riley, Kansas                                                Director, Logistics Information Systems

  • Provided logistical automation support to a 16,000 person organization for Standard Army Management Information Systems (STAMIS).

  • Managed and directed the operations of three staff sections consisting of 16 full time employees.

  • Maintained logistics information systems totaling over $2 million dollars.

  • Installed, operated and maintained over 300 tactical computer systems.

  • Maintained oversight of logistics software development.

  • Prepared and executed the operations plan to deploy the largest rollout of Standard Army Management Information Systems in Fort Riley history.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

NETWORKING:  Cloverleaf SNMP End to End Network Monitoring, Network Security, Network Essentials and TCP-IP, Gigabit Data Transfer technology (Native Mode LAN Interconnection) Fiber optic and CAT 5 cabling plants.

 

SECURITY:  FTK, Qualys, Nessus, Computrace, Symantec-Norton Anti-virus enterprise solutions, Spirion Identity Finder and NMap

 

ENTERPRISE MOBILITY:  Data Leakage Prevention Systems

 

INTERNET AND TECHNOLOGICAL PROTOCOLS: Web Graphics, HTML coding, Microsoft Exchange, Internet Information Server, popular web browsers, DNS, DHCP,  PGP, RAS, and Website creation.

 

SPECIAL SKILLS

Comprehensive knowledge of IT security technologies, techniques and best practices that cover all levels of IT architecture, including those that affect business processes, data applications and network and systems infrastructure and their effects on a diverse computing environment.   Thorough knowledge of relevant information security laws, guidance and policies applicable to the various industries.  Thorough knowledge of the various industry and government standards in privacy and security including but not limited  to  ISO 27001, SSAE16, SOC 1/2, NIST, GDPR.  Knowledge of business continuity planning, auditing and risk management. Extensive experience in TCP/IP networking, intrusion detection systems, firewalls, virtual private networks, access controls, encryption techniques, IT security solution deployment strategies and management and vulnerability assessments. Excellent Project Management, written and oral communication skills.  Educator in Christian and Social Ethics, Well versed and traveled throughout Euro-Centric and Asiatic cultures, Working knowledge of U.S. Electronic Communications statutes, court proceedings and Federal Codes with respect to (Electronic Discovery, Electronic Communications Privacy, Identity Theft Protection, Export Administration Regulations, Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, Family Education Right and Privacy Act and the National Incident Management System), Youth mentor, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) preparation, Skilled adult education instructor and trainer. Past recipient of United States of America Secret Security Clearance

 

HONORS, AWARDS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:  

Ten Most Influential CISOs for 2022-CIO Views Magazines; Recipient of the 2018 EC-Council CISO of The Year Award2018 SC Awards Judge;  SC Media Reboot Leadership Awards 2017-Outstanding Educator;  2013 McAfee Digital Government Cybersecurity Leadership and Innovation Award recipient; Digital Government Award 2013; 2010 EC Council Certified CISO Honor Roll; 2009 University of North Carolina Wilmington Excellence Award Nominee; 2003 McKesson Corporation VIP Award; United States Army Meritorious Service Medal - 3 Awards; United States Army Commendation Medal - 4 Awards; United States Army Achievement Medal - 4 Awards; Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal - Bosnian Peacekeeping Mission; Armed Forces Service Medal - Bosnian Peacekeeping Mission; Presidential Unit Citation; New Hanover County Board of Health; EDUCAUSE-Higher Education Information Security Council (HEISC) Awareness and Training Working Group (former member); HEISC Governance, Risk, and Compliance Working Group, University of North Carolina System IT Security Council; UNCW Chancellor's Council on Safety and Security; UNCW Administrative Officer; Cape Fear Community College Information Technology Advisory Committee; State of North Carolina Department of Corrections Community Volunteer (Community Resource Council Chairman); Former member of the New Hanover County Youth Empowerment Services (YES) Advisory Board; American College of Health Care Executives (ACHE);  Association of Military Surgeons of the United States (AMSUS); Former member of the Salt Lake, Aliamanu and Foster Village Community Board - Chairman Community Affairs committee- Honolulu, Hawaii; Former member of the Volunteers of the Heidelberg, Germany Community.

 

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND COURSES:  Department of Defense Intelligence Information Systems Certification Training, National Incident Management System Training; The University of Tennessee - Knoxville, TN - Strategic Management, 30 Graduate Level Semester Hours; Managing Employees, 4 hrs, 6/2/2003; Disciplinary Process, 3.5 hrs, 8/15/2001; Effective Communications, 5 hrs, 5/21/2001; Employee Relations, 2.5 hrs, 7/15/2001; Management Orientation, 8.5 hrs, 3/02/2002; Management Support Tools, 4 hrs,10/12/2001; Performance Improvement/Problem Solving, 4 hrs, 6/15/2001; Sexual Harassment, 2 hrs, 8/15/2001; Using Data to Make Decisions, 4 hrs, 7/20/2001; Conflict Resolution, 4 hrs, 6/05/2001; Counseling Employees, 5.5 hrs,10/22/2001; Emergency Response Planning for Your Business -Disaster Recovery Course, 8 hrs, 8/2003; Contracting Officer's Representative Course, 9 hrs, 10/15/1985; Personnel/Human Resources Management Course, 244 hours, 12/12/1989; Information Systems Security Course, 24 hrs, 05/21/1999; Emerging Healthcare Trends: The New Economics of Care 3 hrs 3/26/02; Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security 4 hrs 4/2/02; Bioterrorism Incident Command Training and Drill 8 hrs 8/8/02; Health Safety Training ( Emergency Management, Hazardous Materials/Waste, Life Safety, Medical Equipment, Safety Management, Security, Utilities, Domestic/Workplace Violence, Latex Allergy Awareness, Infection Control: Blood borne Pathogens, TB) 3 hrs 2/19/02; 28 credit hours Combined Graduate and Undergraduate Finance and Accounting Courses.


PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

 

 

Mitcham, Zachery S., CISO Magazine, 26 January 2022 "Cybersecurity Predictions for the Year"

 

Mitcham, Zachery S., Kindervag, John and Farmer, Charlotte M. PhD, Chief of Staff Journal, December 2021, pp 50-51,  "Embedding Zero Trust Cybersecurity into Enterprise Operations"

 

Mitcham, Zachery S., CISO Magazine, 1 August 2021  "How Crytojacking and Cryptomining Assaults Work"

 

Mitcham, Zachery S., CISO Magazine, 7 March 2021,"Data Security-A Layered Approach"

 

Mitcham, Zachery S., CISO Magazine, 20 February 2021,"After the Breach and Beyond"

 

Mitcham, Zachery S., Bright Talk Webinar: 11 February 2021  "Don't Let Them Catch You With Your Work Undone-Today's Threat Landscape"

 

Mitcham, Zachery S., CISO Magazine, 21 October 2020,"Social Engineering: Life Blood of Data Exploitation (Phishing)"

 

Mitcham, Zachery S., Bright Talk Webinar: 18 March 2020  "Phases of Incident Response"

 

Mitcham, Zachery S. 22 April 2018, "Privacy and Security Implications of Using Smart Devices and Having Intelligent Homes", NCCU Law School, Legal Eagle Review Broadcast, WNCU Radio FM 90.7

 

Mitcham, Zachery S. 7 April 2018, ABA Hackathon, abajusticehack.org, hosted by North Carolina Central University Law School.

Mitcham, Zachery S. 17 February 2018, "Social Media and the Emerging Cyber Threats to Personal Privacy", Intellectual Property Law Institute and Information System Security Association Cybersecurity Conference hosted by North Carolina Central University.

Mitcham, Zachery S. Sep 2018, "Global CISO Forum Podcast Awards-2018", EC-Council Podcast

Mitcham, Zachery S. 17 September 2016, "Information Security Awareness-What Everyone Should Know", PMI-Metrolina and the Wilmington Community Chapter, New Hanover County Public Library NE Branch Watkins Room, Wilmington, NC

Mitcham, Zachery S., SC Magazine, 1 April 2016, "Stop Blaming The Victim"

Mitcham, Zachery S. , WECT News, 1 October 2014, "Expert Weighs In On Cybersecurity Threats to Protect You"

Mitcham, Zachery S. and Dr. Laurie Patterson, 15 November 2013, Department of Computer Science, Computer Information Technology Lecture, "Computer Security and Client Privacy"

 

Mitcham, Zachery S. , 17 October 2013, Cape Fear Community College, Cyber-Security Awareness Month Presentation, "Topics in Information Security"

 

Mitcham, Zachery S. and Dr. Mahnaz Moallem, 19 February 2013, UNCW Watson College of Education, Masters of Instructional Technology Lecture, "Security Conscience Computing"

Mitcham, Zachery S., 18 Apr 2012, Wilmington Information Technology Exchange and Conference, "The Enemy Within" an Analysis of Insider Threats to Network Security, UNCW Computer Information Systems

Mitcham, Zachery S. and Dr. Mahnaz Moallem, 7 February 2012, UNCW Watson School of Education, Masters of Instructional Technology Lecture, "Information Technology Change Management Framework"

Mitcham, Zachery S. 5-6 December 2011 EC-Council CISO Executive Summit Panelist, "Implementing a High-Performing Information Security Program", Las Vegas, NV

Mitcham, Zachery S. 5-6 December 2011 EC-Council CISO Executive Summit Panelist, "Managing Insider Threats", Las Vegas, NV 

Mitcham, Zachery S. 12 - 13 September 2011, UNCW Chancellor's Council of Safety and Security Symposium, Program Coordinator and Presenter, Wilmington, NC

Mitcham, Zachery S. 18 May 2011, E Discovery Panelist - The University of North Carolina General Administration System Wide Attorneys Meeting-Center for School Leadership Development ("Electronically Stored Information Collection Methods and Procedures"), Chapel Hill, NC

Mitcham, Zachery S. 8-10 November 2010, "Computer Security Incident Response Framework", UNC CAUSE Conference, Wilmington, NC

 

Mitcham, Zachery S. 4 October 2010, "Emerging Threats to Personal Information Security and Privacy", North Carolina University Auditors Association, Wilmington, NC

 

Mitcham, Zachery S. September-October 2010, "Protecting Portables", EdTech Magazine, CDW-G, Tommy Peterson

 

Mitcham, Zachery S. September 2009 "Information Security in Higher Education", UNCW Chancellor's Safety and Security Symposium, Wilmington, NC

 

Mitcham, Zachery S. 18 November 2008, "Information Technology Tools used by Cyber Stalkers and Other Predators ", UNC CAUSE Conference, Greensboro, NC

 

Mitcham, Zachery S. 17 November 2008, "E Discovery - Planning Considerations for ESI Security and Containment", UNC CAUSE Conference, Greensboro, NC

 

Mitcham, Zachery S., 3 March, 2008, "Information Security and NC Records Management Requirements", 2008 UNC Financial Systems Conference , New Bern, NC

 

Mitcham, Zachery S., 26 October, 2007,"Information Security Planning Considerations for Telecommuting" EDUCAUSE, Seattle, WA

 

Computer Security Incident Handling ("Code Red Virus")

New Hanover Regional Medical Center  Computer Security Incident Response Team

 

 

  

 

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES