Steven J. Ross

Steve is Executive Principal of Risk Masters International, which he founded in 2009. He holds certification as a Certified Information Systems Security Professional as well as a Master Business Continuity Professional, a Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer, and a Certified Information Systems Auditor. Steve is a specialist in the field of information systems security and control, specializing in Information Security, Business Continuity Management, and IT Disaster Recovery Planning services. He has implemented Information Security and Business Continuity programs for numerous banks, government agencies, and industrial corporations. Prior to founding Risk Masters, Steve was a director and global practice leader with Deloitte.

In consulting engagements, Steve specializes in planning, policy development, implementation, and standardization of Information Security and Business Continuity processes. In recent years, his focus has been on reliability, prevention, detection, and recovery from the technical and business impact of cyberattacks, and other devastating circumstances. His recent clients have included pension funds, financial institutions, service companies, defense contractors, and government agencies.

He is editor of the multi-volume series, e-Commerce Security, and author of several of the books in the series, including e-Commerce Security: Business Continuity Management. He has recently published Creating a Culture of Security. Since 1998, Mr. Ross has regularly published the column, “Information Security Matters,” in the ISACA Journal.