B Ill Bowman, Cissp, Cipm
About B Ill Bowman, Cissp, Cipm
B Ill Bowman is a Chief Information Security Officer with extensive experience in cloud security, privacy, and IT governance. He has held leadership roles in various organizations and has a strong background in disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
Work at Emburse
B Ill Bowman serves as the Chief Information Security Officer at Emburse, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the organization's security posture, particularly in the areas of cloud security and privacy. His responsibilities include overseeing application vulnerability management and ensuring IT governance aligns with industry standards. Bowman's extensive experience in information security contributes to the company's commitment to safeguarding sensitive data and maintaining compliance with relevant regulations.
Education and Expertise
B Ill Bowman earned a Bachelor of Science degree from UMass Boston, where he studied Science, Management, and Sociology from 1993 to 1997. He also studied Management at Marquette University from 1991 to 1993. His education has provided a strong foundation for his expertise in cloud security, application vulnerability management, and IT governance. Additionally, he possesses executive core qualifications in leading change, leading people, and building coalitions, which are essential for his leadership roles in information security.
Background
B Ill Bowman's professional background includes significant roles in various organizations within the information security sector. He has worked as the Director of Technology at ChildrenFirst from 1998 to 2004 and held the position of Director of Technology & Information Security, Risk and Compliance at Bright Horizons from 2004 to 2014. He also served as the Chief Security Officer at ZoomInfo for a brief period in 2020. His experience spans over two decades, during which he has developed a strong background in disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
Achievements
Throughout his career, B Ill Bowman has successfully implemented multiple international standards, including PCI-DSS, SOC 1, SOC 2, ISO 27001, ISO 27701, ISO 27017, and ISO 27018. His expertise extends to regulatory compliance, particularly in areas such as GDPR and SOX 404. These achievements reflect his commitment to maintaining high standards of security and compliance in the organizations he has served.
Leadership at (ISC)² Eastern Massachusetts
Since 2012, B Ill Bowman has been the Founding President of (ISC)² Eastern Massachusetts, where he has played a pivotal role in advancing the information security profession in the Greater Boston Area. His leadership has fostered a community of cybersecurity professionals dedicated to enhancing their skills and knowledge. Under his guidance, the organization has focused on promoting best practices and supporting members in their professional development.