Professional Summary
Professional Overview
Patrick Angel is an accomplished cybersecurity and IT risk management executive with over 30 years of experience. He currently holds the position of MBA, CISSP CISM CRISC CISA at WGroup, where he leverages his deep expertise in information security, compliance, and enterprise risk management to drive strategic security initiatives.
Experience Summary
Current Role
In his current role, Patrick is responsible for providing high-level advisory services to WGroup's clients on a wide range of cybersecurity and IT risk management topics. He works closely with C-suite executives to develop and implement comprehensive security strategies that protect critical business assets and ensure regulatory compliance. Patrick's extensive background in TPRM, IT security assessments, and architecture design allows him to deliver tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of each organization.
Career Progression
Prior to joining WGroup, Patrick held several senior-level positions in the cybersecurity and risk management field. He served as a Third-Party / Vendor Risk (TPRM) and IT-Security Assessment Specialist at CyberSecurity A-Team Inc. for The Walt Disney Company, where he conducted in-depth security assessments of third-party vendors. He also held the role of Assistant CISO and Global IT Security Architect at CyberSecurity A-Team Inc. for QVC Global Retail, leading the company's enterprise-wide security initiatives.
Earlier in his career, Patrick worked as an IT Security Architect, Program Manager, and Assistant to the CIO at CyberSecurity A-Team Inc. for Trinity Industries Manufacturing and Baker-Hughes Oil & Gas. He also held roles as the Assistant Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) for the VISA Card Division at U.S. Bank, as well as the Director of the PMO and Enterprise-Wide Information Security Architect at the same organization.
Academic Background
Patrick holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, as well as industry-recognized certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, and CISA. His extensive education and professional certifications demonstrate his commitment to staying at the forefront of the cybersecurity and risk management fields.
Areas of Expertise
- Information security architecture and implementation
- Third-party risk management (TPRM) and vendor assessments
- Enterprise-wide risk management and compliance
- Identity and access management (IAM) and role-based access control (RBAC)
- IT auditing and security program management
- Cybersecurity strategy and incident response planning
Professional Impact
Throughout his career, Patrick has played a pivotal role in enhancing the security posture and risk management capabilities of several prominent organizations, including The Walt Disney Company, QVC Global Retail, Trinity Industries Manufacturing, Baker-Hughes Oil & Gas, and U.S. Bank. His strategic leadership and technical expertise have enabled these companies to mitigate cyber threats, ensure regulatory compliance, and protect their critical assets.
Conclusion
With his extensive experience, industry-leading certifications, and proven track record of success, Patrick Angel is a highly sought-after cybersecurity and risk management expert. In his current role at WGroup, he continues to drive innovation and deliver transformative solutions that empower organizations to navigate the complex and ever-evolving threat landscape.
