Cybersecurity Executive Liam Downward on DIY Cyber Guy


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Episode Title: #44 – How to Make a Cybersecurity Game Plan in 15 Minutes

Liam Downward,  Cybersecurity Executive and CEO / Founder at Cyrisma

Liam is a recognized expert in the security industry, with experience that includes the design, implementation, testing, and maintenance of Security Programs in most regulated disciplines, including: healthcare, financial services, retail, and manufacturing environments. In addition, he has led and/or contributed to the development and implementation of security policies and procedures for a variety of global organizations. Liam also has extensive understanding of necessary compliance regulations, including Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI), Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), State Security Breach Notification Requirements, and Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 17a-4 (SEC 17a-4). In 2001 while living and working in the state of Hawaii, in 2001 the Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii awarded Liam the honor of being one of the top 100 high-tech leaders in the state.

Specialties: Certified Information Systems Security Professional
Certified Information Security Manager
Systems Security Certified Practitioner
ECouncil Certified Ethical Hacker
CompTIA Security +

Liam’s Personal Linkedin Page: linkedin.com/in/liamdownward

Cyrisma’s Home page: https://www.cyrisma.com/

Cyrisma’s linkedin Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cyrisma

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David W. Schropfer

David W. Schropfer is a technology executive, author, and speaker with deep expertise in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing. He currently serves as Executive Vice President of Operations at DomainSkate, where he leads growth for an AI-driven cybersecurity threat intelligence platform. As host of the DIY Cyber Guy podcast, David has conducted hundreds of interviews with global experts, making complex topics like ransomware, AI, and quantum risk accessible to business leaders and consumers. He has also moderated panels and delivered keynotes at major industry events, known for translating emerging technologies into actionable insights. David’s entrepreneurial track record includes founding AnchorID (SAFE), a patented zero-trust mobile security platform. He previously launched one of the first SaaS cloud products at SoftZoo.com, grew global telecom revenue at IDT, and advised Fortune 500 companies on mobile commerce and payments with The Luciano Group. He is the author of several books, including Digital Habits and The SmartPhone Wallet, which became an Amazon #1 bestseller in its category. David holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Miami and a Bachelor of Arts from Boston College.

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