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Shane O'Donnell

Shane O'Donnell

Vice President | Cybersecurity Practice

Shane brings over 20 years of experience in audit and cyber risk. Most recently, he served as the Chief Audit Executive for The Mako Group, a cyber risk management firm acquired by Centric Consulting. There, Shane led projects with large healthcare, manufacturer and financial organizations.

In previous roles, he worked extensively with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) testing and program development for Fortune 500 companies. Shane assisted organizations with streamlining internal audit processes, reducing redundant activities and identifying deficiencies.

Security Exceptions: The Ultimate Weakness to a Secure Environment

This blog covers the risks of creating security exceptions and how to reengineer the process to maintain a secure environment.

An Agile Internal Audit Approach

Learn how an agile internal audit approach helps accelerate the internal auditing process and builds trust with management.

Control Design: Why It Needs to Be Part of Your Risk Management Process

In this blog, we discuss how control design is a key part of your risk management process, including taking a look at a real world example.

Cybersecurity and the Cloud: Moving Over Isn’t as Easy as Flipping a Switch

We discuss what to keep in mind about cybersecurity and the cloud to ensure that cloud migration is as secure and smooth as possible.

Ebooks & White Papers

The Risks of User Access Complacency: Common Problems with Access Programs and How to Resolve Them

User access management isn’t a one-and-done step. We look at the dangers of user access complacency and how to combat it.

What to Consider When Reviewing a SOC Report

Here are essential questions for when reviewing a SOC report to enhance your evaluation process and fortify your cybersecurity strategy.

Which SOC Report is Right for You?

We dive into the 3 types of SOC reports and offer practical scenarios to help you determine which one aligns with your organization’s needs.

How to Properly Review a SOC Report

In this blog, we outline how to review a SOC report, an essential part of vendor management and risk management functions.