Joel R. Lego
Manager
Joel Lego is a manager in the risk advisory and forensic services practice, focused on performing information technology (IT) controls reviews and consulting engagements. He is highly experienced in information security for financial institutions. Joel also provides internal network vulnerability scanning, perimeter vulnerability assessments, and consulting services for financial, health care, and other small and medium-sized businesses.
Certifications
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional
- CompTIA Security + Certified
- Microsoft Certified Professional
Professional Memberships and Activities
- International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC2) - Member
- Sauk Valley IT Manager’s Peer Group - Leader
Areas of Focus
- All aspects of IT controls reviews
- Safeguarding customer information security
- Information security program and risk assessment development
- Perimeter vulnerability assessments
- Network security assessments
- Internal network vulnerability scanning
- Social Engineering
- Disaster recovery and business continuity planning
Education
Eureka College- Bachelor of science degree in computer science
Recent Insights
Articles
The increasing popularity of ransomware as a service
Jan 04, 2021
How to protect the most common exceptions found in IT audits
Oct 31, 2019
Phishing: The Bad Guys Favorite Gift
Jun 19, 2018
Cyber Threat Predictions for 2017
Aug 24, 2017
Biometric Authentication-Will We Ever Get Rid of the Password
Mar 01, 2016
Webinars
IT examination hot topics - The latest trends
Mar 29, 2021
IT Examination Hot Topics: Cybersecurity
Mar 18, 2020
