LeeAnne Pelzer is a cybersecurity risk management specialist with consulting and advisory expertise in both the commercial and federal sectors. As a principal consultant for The Crypsis Group, she provides professional client services out of the company’s McLean, Va., headquarters. LeeAnne joined Crypsis in 2019 after several years at Deloitte & Touche LLP, most recently as a senior consultant in the firm’s Cyber Risk Services practice. During her tenure with Deloitte, LeeAnne developed pivotal relationships with C-level clients and implemented industry-leading solutions regarding the identification, remediation, mitigation, and continuous monitoring of cybersecurity risks. LeeAnne holds extensive experience deploying Cyber Risk Management solutions in complex client environments — ranging from the development of strategic remediation roadmaps to the implementation of customized governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) solutions. Additionally, LeeAnne has utilized her knowledge of risk prioritization and statistics to deploy tailored cyber risk scoring methodologies to noteworthy clients, such as the United States’ largest healthcare organization.

Queens, rooks and ransomware

Cybersecurity is a never-ending chess match requiring a proactive strategy

LeeAnne Pelzer

October 20, 2020

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Proactive cybersecurity programs include comprehensive activities that involve not only the IT and security teams, but also the CEO and boards of directors. Examples of key proactive activities include identifying risk tolerance, defining governance structures, and developing comprehensive security strategies. Throughout this article, we will review key domains where organizations can proactively fortify their cybersecurity measures. COVID-19 has increased threat activity and created unique changes — and increased risk — in IT environments. Now is the time to review some “quick hit” areas where you can bolster your cybersecurity and execute your winning strategy.

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