Information Security Associate | Security+

Michael Asamoah is an Information Security Associate at Kirkpatrick Price. Michael has 8 years of experience in Information Technology as a system administrator and as a helpdesk technician spanning various industries from healthcare to military defense contracting. Michael possesses a CompTIA Security+ certification and has a keen interest in data security, cloud architecture, and software application development. Michael is a self-proclaimed cinephile and has a passion for military history, postmodernist art, and architecture.

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Fun Fact

Michael enjoys power lifting and can squat 440+ pounds.

Information Security Associate | Network+, A+, Security+, ITIL Foundation IT Management, Linux, CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist, LE-1 Linux Essentials, CompTIA IT Operations Specialist

Dewayne Yocum is an Information Security Associate at KirkpatrickPrice. He’s a seasoned IT professional with almost a decade of experience spanning from help desk support to advanced system administration. His expertise includes conducting risk assessments, developing policies and procedures, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations such as ISO 27001, NIST, and GDPR. Dewayne’s ability to explain complex concepts in a clear and approachable manner has enabled him to effectively assist users of all technical backgrounds. His dedication to excellence and ability to navigate the complexities of IT environments makes him a trusted and effective leader in the field.

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Fun Fact

Dewayne coaches his kids’ soccer teams (6–7-year-olds).

Information Security Associate | MBA, CISSP, CISA, Security+

Vincent Nzemeke is an Information Security Associate at KirkpatrickPrice with a keen interest in security, risk management, and compliance. He advocates for risk mitigation through the implementation of simple yet effective controls. With a natural inclination for caution, Vincent balances his professional obligations with hobbies such as following politics, reading, sports, curating music playlists, and tackling DIY projects before calling a handyman.

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Fun Fact

Vincent is a minimalist; if he doesn’t use it, then he doesn’t need it.

Information Security Associate | (ISC)² CC, AWS CCP, Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals

Chaz has been a security professional for nine years and enjoys working with clients who are beginning their compliance journey and need guidance developing their security policies, risk assessments, and compliance programs. Chaz enjoys the challenge and gratitude of reassuring nervous clients that they are capable of achieving their challenging compliance objectives. The best part of the job is seeing the light bulb go off when a client understands a new concept.

Fun Fact

Chaz is a former quiz bowl player and can name all the US Presidents in order.

Resources

Check out the resources Chaz has created!

Expert Insight: The Changes You Need to be Aware of for PCI DSS 4.0 

Privacy Auditor

Owen Behle is a Privacy Auditor at KirkpatrickPrice and is passionate about protecting the privacy of individuals’ personal information. After receiving a full ride scholarship to the Nebraska College of Law, Owen obtained his Juris Doctor with an area of emphasis in Cyber, Space, and Telecommunications Law as well as International Law. Before coming to KirkpatrickPrice, Owen worked with domestic and international companies to build out their data privacy compliance program. Owen finds creative solutions to complex privacy problems and has extensive experience working with international, domestic, and industry specific privacy regulations and frameworks, including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, COPPA, HIPAA, PIPL, LGPD, TCPA, PIPEDA, and the Australian Privacy Act. Owen strives to conduct thorough audits and cater towards the clients’ specific needs so that that he can provide them with the best experience possible.

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Fun Fact

Owen has been playing guitar for over 20 years and enjoys playing Van Halen’s “Eruption,” Jimi Hendrix’s “Voodoo Child,” and Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Free Bird” solo.