Information Security Auditor | CISSP, CISA, CFE, CFE, CMMC CCA, CMMC CCP, ISO 27001

Rodney Newton is an Information Security Auditor with over 20 years of experience specializing in IT Auditing. His background spans a diverse range of industries including defense, healthcare, and banking, where he has helped organizations strengthen their security and compliance frameworks. 

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Fun Fact

Rodney has a passion for traveling and has visited over 30 countries, most of which in the past seven years.

Information Security Auditor | CISA, CISSP, Project+

Stephen Escher is an Information Security Auditor with over two decades of experience in network engineering and IT leadership. After 14 years in leadership roles, Stephen has decided to transition back into a hands-on auditing role to deepen his expertise and contribute more directly to organizational security goals. 

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Fun Fact

Stephen loves to travel and has been to 45 out of the 50 U.S. states.

Information Security Auditor | D.I.A., CISSP, CMMC, NSA4012, MCP, CCENT

Chris Ciero is an experienced Information Security Auditor with a strong academic and professional foundation in information assurance and cybersecurity. He holds multiple IT degrees, including a Doctorate in Information Assurance, where his dissertation focused on AI and information security. Chris’s credentials include D.I.A., CISSP, CMMC, NSA4012, MCP, and CCENT. His work spans technical risk assessments, AI governance, and the development of secure frameworks for emerging technologies. He has contributed to initiatives involving AI integration, data governance, and executive-level reporting, bringing a rigorous, research-driven approach to complex security challenges.

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Information Security Auditor | CISSP, aCCISO, CCSFP

Christopher Magill is an Information Security Auditor at KirkpatrickPrice. He brings more than twenty years of experience in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), Data Privacy Auditing, and Security Engineering within heavily regulated industries. Chris has served as a virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) and holds the CISSP, CCISO, and CCSFP certifications.

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Fun Fact

When not helping organizations improve their security posture, you’ll find Chris lockpicking, riding motorcycles, or looking after his horses.

Information Security Auditor | CISA, CISSP

Mac Kern originally started his career at KirkpatrickPrice in 2012 as a professional writer while also attending Western Kentucky University. From 2012 to 2019, Mac began performing audit support tasks as well as audits after he achieved the CISA certification, then passed the CISSP exam in December of 2024. In the fall of 2024, Mac returned to KirkpatrickPrice as an Information Security Auditor.

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Fun Fact

Mac loves cats, board games, and making music.