Erik Decker

Erik Decker is a results-driven Information Security executive with 22 progressive years of proven achievements in information technology and 16 years in information security. He has exceptional success maintaining crucial relationships with key stakeholders in all branches of large organizations, including the executive team, general counsel, finance, risk management, and public safety/law enforcement. He is a strategic thinker, proven leader, and skilled team builder in navigating political and cultural climate and is adept at both “boiling up” complicated information security issues to key executives, as well as “diving in the weeds” with technical personnel. Erik is a proven top performer, with ongoing success in building information security programs and teamwork. He is an exceptional provider of solutions, with broad array of experience with cross-functional alignment of teams. He has exceptional interpersonal skills, including team building, facilitation, and negotiation and excels in operational improvements, fulfilling aggressive timelines, and multi-tasking. He is extremely dedicated with a strong work ethic and careful attention to detail in high pressure situations. His core competencies include: * Strategy & Vision * Security Governance & Policy * Risk Assessment & Mitigation * Budget Oversight & Management * Security Leadership * Incident Response * Team Building & Mentoring Erik is the Chair of the Health Sector Coordinating Council Joint Cybersecurity Working Group. He is an industry lead, author and editor of the Health Industry Cybersecurity Practices: Managing Threats and Protecting Patients (HICP).