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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.

AI in M&A: The Shadow AI Hidden Risk Costing Deals Millions Right Now

Uncover how shadow AI in M&A creates risks that traditional due diligence misses and learn how to protect deal value before and after close.

Compliance Doesn’t Equal Security, But What If It Does?

In this segment of Shane O’Donnell’s Forbes Technology Council column, learn how compliance mandates help establish security.

Why Employees Use Shadow IT: Your Tech Stack Warning Signs

Employees bypass sanctioned tools for a reason. Learn how shadow IT and shadow AI expose tech gaps and how to improve adoption and usability.

5 Cybersecurity Misconceptions That Could Cost Your Business Millions

Learn how cybersecurity myths create costly vulnerabilities, including how SOC 2 and vCISO services benefit all industries, not just tech.

The Hidden Cyber Threat Of Shadow AI — And How To Manage It

Discover the hidden cybersecurity risks of shadow AI in the workplace, and explore practical strategies for executives to manage it.

Protect More, Spend Less: A Leader’s Guide to Cybersecurity Cost Optimization

Learn about cybersecurity costs and strategies that highlight the importance of avoiding overlapping tools and addressing security gaps.

Why You Need Identity Management and Access Controls Now

Learn about what access management is and the critical importance of identity and access management in today's cybersecurity landscape.

Is Cloud Computing in Healthcare the Key to Better Securing Medical Data?

Cloud computing in healthcare has revolutionized data security, enhanced collaboration, and improved patient care.

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.