CISO Corner Ep. 4: COVID-19 Impact, New Audits, and DDoS Attacks

Mark A. Houpt serves as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at DataBank, bringing over 30 years of expertise in information security and technology across diverse industries. Joining DataBank in 2015 (via the acquisition of Edge Hosting), Mark has spearheaded security and compliance initiatives, leading a team of Security Architects and Compliance Engineers. With certifications including CISSP, CCSP, and CEH, as well as extensive knowledge of frameworks such as FedRAMP, PCI-DSS, and HIPAA, Mark is adept at translating complex compliance standards into actionable insights. His career spans roles in Fortune 50 institutions, higher education, and military service as a U.S. Navy Cryptologist. A sought-after speaker and blogger, Mark also dedicates time to economic security initiatives and enjoys aviation and wildlife photography alongside his wife, Maria.

Tyler Treat is the Director of Security Architecture at DataBank, bringing over 20 years of experience in information technology, networking, and cybersecurity.

Since joining DataBank via the Edge Hosting acquisition in 2016, he has led the Security Architecture and Physical Security teams, overseeing the design, implementation, and management of security systems across the company's infrastructure. Tyler ensures compliance with industry standards and regulatory frameworks, including FedRAMP, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and GDPR. His role involves coordinating incident response, conducting vulnerability assessments, and maintaining robust security protocols to protect DataBank's assets and client data.

Tyler holds certifications such as CISSP, SSCP, CySA+, Security+, Network+, A+, and Project+, and is an active member of ISC2, CompTIA, and InfraGard. His leadership and expertise are pivotal in fortifying DataBank's security posture against evolving cyber threats.