Charles Cherry

Background

About Charles Cherry

As a cybersecurity professional with over 7 years of hands-on experience, I specialize in vulnerability management, PCI DSS compliance, and cyber defense operations. My expertise lies in proactively identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities, leading PCI DSS audits, and ensuring regulatory compliance across diverse environments. I’ve partnered with Fortune 500 companies and federal contractors to implement frameworks like NIST CSF, CIS Controls, ISO 27001, and HIPAA—protecting critical assets and reducing risk exposure. At U.S. Bank, I currently lead initiatives for PCI DSS documentation, gap analysis, and remediation tracking across the Cardholder Data Environment (CDE). I also facilitate POAM development and collaborate with QSAs and internal stakeholders to ensure continuous compliance. I thrive on building secure, scalable, and compliant infrastructures. My background in SIEM tools, threat detection, penetration testing, and incident response equips me to defend against evolving cyber threats and drive security-first cultures within organizations. Let’s connect if you're looking for a results-driven cybersecurity analyst who brings both technical depth and business alignment to security operations.