Peter Sams

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About Peter Sams

I am a versatile technology leader passionate about securing and optimizing digital environments. With extensive experience leading high-performing teams in Cybersecurity and Information Technology, I excel in developing and implementing robust security programs across application security, environmental security, IAM, cloud hosting, and incident management. I thrive on deploying innovative security solutions, elevating employee cybersecurity awareness, and ensuring organizational resilience. My strong background in IT infrastructure design and support, combined with hands-on disaster recovery planning, enables me to build reliable and secure systems. Holding a BS in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering from Cornell University and a CISSP certification, I am dedicated to staying at the forefront of evolving technology and security landscapes. Throughout my career, I have successfully led large teams, orchestrated complex security initiatives, and fostered a 'security by design' culture across diverse organizations. At Cengage Group, I led a team of 25 cybersecurity engineers and analysts, deploying the NIST Framework and establishing a hybrid SOC that significantly enhanced threat visibility and response times. My efforts in integrating advanced security tools, enhancing application security, and improving incident response process resulted in a resilient security posture with zero notifiable data breaches or material incidents during my tenure. Previously, I directed IT infrastructure for Dassault Systems, managing high-availability cloud and on-premises solutions, and led global initiatives ensuring seamless integration and continuity. My leadership style emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, vendor management, and continuous improvement to drive security maturity. As a CISSP-certified executive leader, I possess core competencies in the following areas-Cybersecurity program development -Risk management -Cloud security (AWS, Azure)-SOC operations -Incident Response -Global project management -Coaching & developing talent -Application security -Identity and access management (IAM)-Security Engineering Companies where I’ve made a positive impact include Cengage Group, Dassault Systemes, and SolidWorks. Let's connect to explore how I can help drive your organization's security and tech initiatives forward.