Jens Brennscheidt
Senior Cyber Security Consultant
Experience
Senior Cyber Security Consultant
Brennscheidt IT Consulting
ISMS consulting
Interim management
Conducting security analyses & audits
BCM consulting
Executive management
IT-GRC Manager
Barmenia Versicherungen
Building and continuously improving IT GRC management
Developing guidelines and providing methods and tools
Advising on the conceptual and operational implementation of regulatory requirements (e.g. VAIT, DORA)
Conducting training on IT GRC topics (especially VAIT)
Building an IT risk management system and IT governance framework
Risk Manager
Volkswagen Infotainment GmbH
Managing, optimizing, and operationalizing the company-wide risk management process
Structuring, operationalizing, and continuously improving the internal control system (ICS)
Planning and executing risk workshops
Coordinating, monitoring, and tracking risk treatment measures
Conducting effectiveness reviews
Building a company-wide internal control system (ICS)
Head of IT Security and Risk Management | IT Security Officer
Police NRW (LZPD NRW)
Leading and managing the sub-department and acting as deputy department head
Advising department and agency leadership on IT security matters
Analyzing and assessing the IT security situation
Integrating IT security into organization-wide workflows and processes
Building and optimizing IT security management and existing processes
Developing, adapting, implementing, and controlling IT security policies
Central specialist unit for operational information security of NRW Police
Member of the IT Security Commission (KomSi) of the IuK Subcommittee (UA IuK) of Working Group II (AKII) of the Conference of Interior Ministers
Headed an IS audit at another state police force
Established a quality management system for security concepts of subordinate agencies
Project manager for the introduction of the ISMS tool HiScout
Project manager for the adaptation of security concepts to BSI standards 200-X
IT Security Manager
IKB Deutsche Industriebank AG
Advising IT management on IT security issues
Identifying and coordinating the implementation of IT security requirements
Managing IT providers in the context of IT security
Coordinating IT emergency management and conducting emergency tests
Coordinating the risk management process for the IT area
Operational Risk Manager for the IT division
Project manager for implementing LAN network segmentation
Coordinating requirements and advising on the implementation of BAIT guidelines
Conducting protection requirement assessments for the IT area
Senior Security Management Consultant
secunet Security Networks AG
Development of customer-specific security concepts
Conducting organizational security and risk analyses
Implementation and auditing of information security management systems
Project management of security analyses in the areas of ISMS consulting and mobile security
Project work on the certification and accreditation of a provider according to ISO 27001 based on IT Baseline Protection, De-Mail Act and Federal Data Protection Act
IT Security Specialist
comdirect bank AG
Handling security issues
Initiating and supporting IT security projects
Conceptual further development of the security infrastructure
Regular participant in the BdB phishing project group
Deputy Data Protection Officer
Project lead for the introduction of a Web Application Firewall
Project work on the introduction of mobile TAN and 3D Secure (Verified by Visa)
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Banking and Finance (7 years), Information Technology (5.5 years), Government and Administration (3 years), Insurance (1.5 years), and Automotive (0.5 years).
Business Areas Experience
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Experienced in Information Technology (17 years), Project Management (12.5 years), Quality Assurance (4 years), Audit (3 years), and Legal (1.5 years).
Summary
For over 15 years, I have worked in the field of cyber security and related areas. I aim to support my clients in a collaborative way with targeted and fit-for-purpose consulting services.
As a former IT security officer, I understand my clients' challenges. With my experience as a senior consultant at a leading cyber security company, I draw on different solution approaches and apply them individually.
Skills
Iso 27001
Bsi 200-x
Iso 22301
Iso 20000
Itil
Vait
Bait
Kritis
Dora
Vsa
Diplomatic Skills In Carrying Out And Presenting Audit Results
Strong Communication Skills Through Audience-appropriate Communication At All Levels
Analytical Skills In Performing And Evaluating Security Analyses
Experience In Personnel Management Within Line Organization And In Projects
Banks
Insurance Companies
(Security) Authorities
It
Kritis
Automotive
Isms Consulting (E.g. Security Concepts, Policies, Maturity Assessments, Gap Analyses, Risk Assessments)
Interim Management (Ciso, Security Manager, Risk Manager, Business Continuity Manager, Incident Response Manager)
Analyses & Audits (Management Systems According To Iso 27001 And Bsi 200-x, Isms Revisions, Supplier Audits, Process Audits, Risk Analyses According To Iso 27005 And Bsi 200-3, Compliance Audits)
Security Awareness (Awareness Concepts, Target Group Tailored Awareness Trainings, Internal Communication Measures, Employee Involvement, Policies And Code Of Conduct)
Business Continuity Management (Risk Analyses And Assessments, Business Impact Analyses, Emergency Plans, Drills And Tests, Implementation Of Bcm Systems)
It Grc Management (Risk And Compliance Analyses, It Security And Compliance Strategies, Implementation Of It Grc Management Systems)
Languages
Education
Diploma in Computer Science · Computer Science
Certifications & licenses
CISM
ISO 20000 Foundation
ISO 27001 Auditor
IT Baseline Protection Practitioner
Additional audit procedure competence for § 8a (3) BSIG
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