Durward J. Ferland, Jr., CISA, CISM, CRISC
Partner, Wipfli Advisory LLC
- Location
- South Portland, ME
- Contact
- +1 207 774 5701
Durward Ferland, Jr., leads Wipfli’s risk advisory services practice. In this role, he guides the strategic direction of the practice and enhances Wipfli’s service offerings. With more than 20 years of experience in the field of information technology (IT) governance, risk and control, Durward has extensive knowledge of System and Organization Controls (SOC) auditing and the Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT). He provides consulting services to financial institutions, insurance companies, service bureaus and data centers in the areas of developing and auditing effective IT-related controls.
- SOC 1, SOC 2, and SOC 3 examinations
- IT general control reviews
- Readiness assessments
- Technology audits
- Sarbanes-Oxley preparation and control testing
- Certified Information Systems Auditor
- Certified Information Security Manager
- Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control
- Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) – Member
- TruChoice Federal Credit Union – Secretary and board member
- Portland Boxing Club – Treasurer and board member
- Wipfli Foundation – Board member
- Master of science degree in business
- Master of science degree in business administration
- Bachelor of arts degree in mathematics
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