Russell Nomer

Cybersecurity Management Consultant @Russell Nomer Consulting

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Russell Nomer is a seasoned Cybersecurity Management Consultant, currently spearheading his own company, Russell Nomer Consulting. With an extensive career in the IT industry, he has become a respected authority in cybersecurity, known for his innovative approach to tackling complex security challenges. Russell has a proven track record of advising organizations on the best cybersecurity strategies, risk management, and compliance requirements. His expertise includes developing cybersecurity strategies, implementing security measures, and ensuring compliance with industry-specific regulations. Russell's commitment to excellence, combined with his comprehensive understanding of the cybersecurity landscape, has made him a sought-after consultant in the field. Prior to establishing his own company, Russell held several strategic roles in IT and cybersecurity, enhancing his technical acumen and leadership skills. Always staying ahead of emerging trends in cybersecurity, he continues to provide invaluable guidance to organizations navigating the ever-evolving digital landscape.

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Work Background

Merchant MonitorsBusiness Development and Marketing Consultant

Jul. 2023New York City Metropolitan AreaOur objective is simple. We save businesses money on credit card processing fees without them changing banks or processors. We are a merchant services auditing and consulting firm, we are not a credit card processor. We provide precision software analysis of your monthly statement. We advocate for your business with your existing provider. We provide monthly monitoring of credit card fees to maintain savings. We are passionate about introducing savings. We have experience auditing more than $40 billion in Visa/Mastercard/American Express/Discover receivables annually. 73% of the businesses that engage with us via a free audit identify savings opportunities. Reach out to schedule a free consult.

Russell Nomer Consulting, IncCEO & President

Jan. 2006Bethpage, NYDemonstrated exemplary business leadership ability to launch and manage this IT and creative consulting company, dedicated to rapidly improving client conditions via a consultative, value focused, collaborative process.  Achieved a demonstrated record of success working with a diverse roster of clients that included Akin Gump, Forest Laboratories, the Hilton Group, and Phoenix Technology Partners. The practice was placed in a holding pattern with respect to taking on new business when I accepted a permanent position with Forest Labs in 2007, but has since been reengaged as a full time endeavor after Forest’s acquisition by Actavis. Consulted for various highly regulated clients on cybersecurity, eDiscovery and Information Governance.  Fulfilled a critical leadership role as a Founding Partner and Acting CIO to ICE Innovative Technologies, LCC, and a provider of cloud-based software for Interactive Television Commerce and communication via any television show, movie or digitally broadcast program. Within ICE, I have engaged in the discovery of strategic partners, investors, and distribution channels while awaiting the approval of multiple patent applications by the USPTO; Served as the architect for all technical design for the service; recognized by professional interactive television development firms as the best design seen in the industry to date; Delivered an industry panel discussion regarding Interactive Television Commerce at the Television of Tomorrow Show and Conference in San Francisco.  Developed Law Enforcement Technology curriculum for SUNY Farmingdale Security Systems program.  Exclusively authorized by Jeffrey Ritter as a sole practitioner of his trusted information analysis methods where trust levels of information can be measured and managed via a transparent calculus rather than subjective emotions. These methods represent forward thinking thought leadership and provide significant competitive advantage by accelerating business decisions.

Apaly HealthChief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Oct. 2018 - Apr. 2024Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Cantor Fitzgerald, BGC Partners, Newmark, GFIVice President of Cyber Fusion

Mar. 2021 - Jun. 2022New York City Metropolitan AreaManaged a global cyber fusion team responsible for security operations, incident response, cyber hygiene, investigations, governance risk and compliance, development security operations (DevSecOps), network security, cloud security, eDiscovery, and security of special events. Implemented a servant leader culture to nurture and grow a geographically diverse team with 24x7 on call responsibilities spanning numerous business entities acquired under the Cantor corporate umbrella.

Large Financial Services CompanyCybersecurity Management Consulting

Mar. 2021 - Jun. 2021New York City Metropolitan Area

ASCAPCyber Security Consultant/Information Security Manager

Oct. 2019 - Oct. 2020New York, United StatesProvided strategic guidance and leadership in maturing the overall cybersecurity, eDiscovery, and business continuity programs. Managed implementation of continuity protocols to continue operations throughout the global pandemic. Managed information security incident response and cyber hygiene. Managed a team of seven security engineers.

Brown & Brown InsuranceSenior Security Engineer

Dec. 2018 - Aug. 2019Garden City, New YorkBuilt a world class security program responsible for prevention, detection, containment and response to security incidents on a global scale. Managed numerous incident response investigations, oversaw the selection and implementation of managed SOC services, cyber hygiene, security awareness, incident response, penetration testing, endpoint protection, network security, cloud security and governance. Responsible for changing security leadership reporting structure from CIO to Legal in order to mitigate conflicts of interest. Acted as an advisor to a fledgling CISO who required significant hand holding and guidance regarding security operations, optical political perceptions and the ethical responsibilities involved in the role.

SecureworksSecurity Systems Senior Adviser

Jan. 2016 - Sep. 2018Greater New York City AreaAs a security systems senior advisor with Secureworks, I empowered marquee clients with the ability to accelerate the speed of digital trust by providing exceptional intelligence-driven information security solutions specific to security operations, cyber hygiene, incident response, eDiscovery, governance, cloud security, and forensic investigations. My time at Secureworks included providing consultative guidance to a wide variety of highly regulated global enterprises spanning multiple industries including professional sports, multi-national media conglomerates, hospitality enterprises, global pharmaceuticals, international breweries, amusement parks, financial services, newspapers, and broadcast media. My exposure in this role allowed me to see and recognize patterns, value propositions and most importantly finely tune my own ability to quickly recognize the difference between what works vs what is tantamount to putting lipstick on a pig. Delivering incredible value to my assigned clients by being a straight shooting champion and tenacious advocate on their behalf is why many of my prior clients continue to seek out my counsel.

Forest LaboratorieseDiscovery/IT Security and Compliance Audit Manager

Apr. 2007 - Dec. 2015Commack, New YorkDesigned, built, implemented and managed a no frills eDiscovery and Audit service delivery practice which adhered to strict ITIL service standards, but also factored in best practices as they pertain to Federal Rules of Evidence, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, ISO Standards, COBIT Standards and best practices defined within EDRM, Corporate eDiscovery Forums, Sedona, and Georgetown's Advanced eDiscovery Institute. While at Forest, I oversaw nearly 1000 matters without incurring a sanction or adverse finding pertaining to any of the deliverables resulting from the services I developed and managed., In addition, while in this role, I expanded my network to include industry thought leaders, innovators and developers with whom I frequently confer in response to their requests for my insights on the practical validation of academic theory pertaining to digital trust, or for my candid pragmatic feedback pertaining to product roadmaps and new developments and strategic thoughts within eDiscovery, Search, Security and Information Governance. The January-March 2009 edition of the Journal of Applied Security Research provides my thoughts pertaining to standards for collecting electronically stored information. By leveraging standards and making data governance transparent, corporations are empowered to make actionable decisions faster because the very formulation of the data is known to be compliant by design. To summarize, we can execute faster when we have reasonably addressed risk through transparent governance.

HIPTechnology Consultant/Project Manager

Apr. 2006 - Dec. 2006New York, NYProject Risk Mitigation and Strategy, eDiscovery, Automation Within HIP, I was responsible for assisting with deliverables on several projects including eDiscovery, Automated deployment development,,systems validation documentation, risk mitigation strategy development, integration of a newly acquired firm's systems into HIP's data landscape ,storage allocation policy development and data mapping in order to mitigate the risks of orphaned data and wasted storage space. In this role I reported directly to Robert Mosquera and James Rutt. Both are excellent managers and skilled technical mentors who understand the value of a servant leader culture for an organization. Within this role, I was a frequent contributor to change management meetings, and a go to contact for getting projects done in a manner designed to exceed expectations.