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Scott Laliberte, CISSP, CISM, MBA
President
Scott is a Managing Director with Protiviti Inc and leads its Mid-Atlantic Security Consulting Practice. Scott has delivered many different kinds of security services to a variety of clients in financial services, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, and other industries. He has led and managed many security assessment, implementation, and management projects. Scott is a published author, accomplished speaker, and quoted subject matter expert in the area information systems security. Prior to becoming a consultant, Scott spent 9 years in the Coast Guard serving as Communications Officer and Operations Officer for two Cutters and Information Resource Management Officer for the Research and Development Center. Scott also enjoys training for marathons and triathlons, as well as coaching a youth track team.
Paul Moran, CISSP, CISA, CGEIT
Vice President
Paul is responsible for managing the day-to-day operation and effectiveness of security-related programs and initiatives as the Information Security Lead at Automotive Resources International. He assesses the cost of potential threats relative to cost of solutions required to eliminate, minimize, or mitigate threats. Paul is also responsible for customer responses in the IT RFP process. He works closely with all departments to ensure integrity of security procedures, systems, and policies. Before joining ARI, Paul was the Senior Information Security Risk Analyst at Independence Blue Cross. Before that he served as the Division Security Administrator at CIGNA. He also spent twelve years at CGU Insurance Company (formerly General Accident) where he held various positions including Security Administrator, Help Desk Specialist, and Actuarial Programmer. Paul has served on the board of the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) for the last eight years. He has been the Vice President of that organization for the last three years. Paul and his wife Carolyn have four children. They range in ages from 11 to 20 years old. Besides his work, Paul enjoys spending time with his family.
Steph Mitman, CISSP
Secretary
Stephanie Mitman (Steph, please), CISSP, CFSA, has worked in IT for 24 years, 18 of those spent in information security. Steph has worked as an information security business liaison, 1st and 2nd Helpdesk support, office automation support/developer, regulatory systems analyst/data modeler, Lotus Notes security consultant, policy-maker, PCN & 3rd party firewall support, developer/support of processes (SIRT, external connections and others) , office automation support, risk assessment/management consultant and security architect. She has led eCommerce extranet security assessment and SPAM filtering projects. She has worked in public and private environments, large (90,000), globally operating and small (68) companies, technology/consultant-based and manufacturing-based companies. Her current role is that of Security Architect, with an emphasis on enabling secure business information/application processes. Steph enjoys working on household engineering projects with her significant other, spending time with family and pets, composing music, reading, writing, hiking, swimming and working in her vegetable garden.
Steve Foret
Treasurer
Bio coming soon...
Tim Gillin, CISSP, MCSE
Web Chair
Tim is a security professional and has been working in the field since 2001, specializing in access controls, information security, operations and physical security, disaster recovery, and security program design and maintenance. Tim has earned a Bachelors degree in Business Administration and a Masters degree in Information Science, and has also earned his CISSP and MCSE certifications. Tim currently works as the IT Security & Operations Manager at Synygy, Inc. and as adjunct Security and Networking faculty and subject matter expert at Drexel University and Strayer University. Tim enjoys spending time with his wife and kids, as well as playing & watching hockey.
Bill LeRoy
Program Chair
Bill LeRoy currently works for OpenSky Corp providing Information Security and Compliance expertise into all areas of the product suite. Prior to joining Opensky Corp, Bill held various security positions at AM Varityper, AT&T Bell Labs, CommVault Systems Inc, and netForensics Inc.
Muazzam Malik
Vendor Chair
Muazzam is an Associate Director with Protiviti Inc’s Mid-Atlantic Security Consulting Practice, providing clients with Information Systems Security and IT audit services. He currently oversees Protiviti’s Technology Lab in Philadelphia, providing information security services (i.e. penetration testing, risk, vulnerability and web application assessments and PCI scanning services) to Protiviti clients. Muazzam has deep experience with the range of information security standards and industry regulations, such as PCI Data Security Standards, State Privacy Laws, Vendor Due Diligence, ISO 17799/27001, Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA), Gramm-Leach Bliley Act (GLBA). He has spoken on information security topics for a variety of audiences and industries including IAPP, ISACA, ISSA, and Universities. Muazzam has delivered high quality security and IT audit services to a variety of clients in hospitality and entertainment, higher education, financial services, healthcare, and retail industries.
Rich Bukowczyk, CISSP
Member Chair
Rich graduated from Drexel University in 2009 with a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Information Systems. He has worked in the IT security industry for three years and is currently a security analyst with Accenture, working in the company’s Threat & Vulnerability Management Group. Rich has performed numerous security assessments, including penetration tests (internal and external), vulnerability assessments, social engineering, physical security, and PCI ASV testing for clients in the retail, financial, and entertainment industries. Additionally, Rich is also one of the primary technical leads for web application security assessments at Accenture. In 2011, Rich received his SSCP certification from ISC2 and later obtained his CISSP certification in June of 2012. In his spare time, Rich enjoys reading, watching and participating in sports, and going to the movies.
Emery Kohut
Communications Chair
Emery is a 25-year veteran in Information Technology and Information Security. His career as a Information Security Officer and manager of Security Operations began in 1996 with the development, design and launch of remote network and security management. He has implemented ISO standards include 9000, 27000, and participate in ISO 20000. Emery holds a BS in Information Systems Management, taught college courses Network Design to Web Design, developed and taught Information Security Management. He holds a CISSP and charter member of Lehigh Valley ISC2 Chapter. Emery currently works for Unisys Corporation as an Information Security Officer and manager of the Security Operations Center. Emery enjoys spending time with his family, hiking, and martial arts.

