Modern CISO Network: Board Book
A directory of board-ready security leaders
location
AMER
areas of expertise
- Cyber risk management
- Cyber program design, governance, and oversight.
- Strategic and operational business cyber alignment
- Team building and org design
- Cyber operations process improvement
- Cyber program OpEx, CapEx budget management
- Mergers and acquisitions cyber risk assessment and integration
- Board and ELT reporting
- Incident response
- SaaS organization cyber and trust program development
Kurt Manske
Managing Principal
Coalfire Systems, Inc
Kurt Manske is an experienced cybersecurity leader, with a track record of over two decades dedicated to delivering practical and pragmatic solutions to his clients and organizations. His expertise extends beyond serving as a consulting CISO, encompassing direct involvement in building and managing information technology teams, cybersecurity teams, and compliance initiatives within publicly held companies.
A seasoned communicator at executive and board levels, Kurt can convey complex cybersecurity concepts and insights, making him a top-rated speaker and panelist on board and ELT communications. In addition to constructing trust programs for SaaS companies and service providers, Kurt provides CISO’s and ELT’s guidance on the development and enhancement of cyber board reports, the establishment of cyber and IT KPIs, and the strategic alignment of cyber teams with overarching business goals.
Beyond fostering a service-focused culture, Kurt excels in building leading teams that take ownership of cybersecurity and technology challenges. His leadership style encourages innovation, continuous improvement, and a proactive approach to cyber and IT concerns. Notably, Kurt possesses the knack for identifying risk-appropriate cyber solutions that seamlessly align with business objectives, particularly regarding cyber-risk management for M&A activity.
Kurt's experience spans the creation of cyber and compliance programs compliant with an array of regulations, including cross-compliant programs for FedRAMP, CMMC, PCI, SOC, ISO, NIS2, SOX, NYDFS, and SEC Cyber Regulations. He excels in developing and executing comprehensive processes for risk assessments, controls tracking, incident response, and POAM management.
In addition to his experience leading IT, Cyber, Compliance, and Internal Audit function for an SEC Registrant, Kurt's portfolio includes successful engagements in data center integration and business acquisition projects. His earlier roles at PwC and Grant Thornton, as part of their national cybersecurity teams, involved designing and developing product solutions crucial for CIOs, CTOs, GRC Leaders, and CISOs. Kurt assisting clients in identifying and managing system implementation and business transformation risks.