DIRECTOR OF CYBER SECURITY

Carl Bench
CISA, PSP, CBRM, CBRA

EXPERIENCE

Over 17 years of experience in the electric industry as IT Operations Manager, CIP Auditor
IT Operations Manager Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC)
CIP Auditor and Audit Team Lead at WECC
Expert in proper interpretation and implementation of the technical aspects of NERC CIP standards

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Bachelor of Science in Information Systems & Technology Management – Weber State University
Associate of Science in Business – Snow College
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Certification
Physical Security Professional (PSP)
Certified Business Resilience Manager (CBRM)
Certified Business Resilience Auditor (CBRA)

RESPONSIBILITIES

NERC CIP Mock Audit & Assessments
Multi-Regional Audit Support
Client CIP Policies, Procedures, & Business Process Development
RSAW Development
SME Coaching/Training
Physical Security Assessments
PCS Internal Cyber Security Policies, Controls & Practices
Attends/monitors regional CIP compliance outreach and the NERC Reliability and Security Technical Committee (RSTC)
Delivers NERC CIP Training