Mr. Collette has been working in the field of Information Technologies for 20 years; the past 8 have been focused on multiple aspects of information security. During his career, he has worked with several Fortune 500 & 100 companies such as Ingram Micro, Countrywide Mortgage Corporation, Resolution Trust Corporation, Pacific Life, and Fluor Corporation. This practical experience is anchored by a sound educational foundation in business and technology.

Mr. Collette graduated from Arizona State University with a BS in economics with minors in business administration and accounting. His technical education includes Masters Work in software engineering along with several technical certifications including a current accreditation as a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

Mr. Collette has published and presented papers at numerous recognized technology conferences on topics including IT architecture, IT economics, software development concepts, and enterprise-wide organizational development. Recently, Mr. Collette was selected from a pool of technology process and security experts to present at the International Standards Organization (ISO) on the synergies between world-class information security and business continuity programs. Mr. Collette’s contributions to the security industry also include the release of “The CISO Handbook: a practical guide to securing your company;” where he co-developed a comprehensive methodology for the assessment, design, development, and execution of security programs.

Highly skilled in many ITS disciplines including application programming, network design and operations, database design and administration, security operations, facility design and construction, and security program management, Mr. Collette brings a rare package of professional and technical skills unique among security professionals.

Mr. Collette’s Notable Accomplishments Include:

• Being the first Information Security Officer for The Resolution Trust Corporation
• Designed and built the fraud detection group for Performance Telecomm
• Security Program Development for countless Government and Private organizations
• Built IT ground-up organizations for Praktika Medical Corp and Tierra Telecom
• Project Consultant in charge of Security for multi-million dollar Hospitality Industry acquisition
• Program Manager for the Information Security Program of a Fortune500 Financial Service Organization
• Integrated Security into the Project Management Office of a Fortune500 company.
• Designed and developed the Project Management Methodology for a Fortune500 company.
• Designed a global secure VOIP network for Telecommunications Company
• Architect for personal encryption software offered by vendor within the security space
• Designed and developed enterprise-wide training curriculum for remote access and malware awareness.
• Architected security control recommendations for a multi-million dollar storage solution for Fortune500 organization 

To reach Mr. Collette please send an e-mail to ron@cisohandbook.com