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.

Information Security Auditor | CISSP, Security+

Denley Wong is an Information Security Auditor at KirkpatrickPrice with over fifteen years of experience working in information security. His experience in cybersecurity has enabled him to provide expertise in various industries, ranging from branches of the US military to healthcare and commercial clients.

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Fun Fact

Outside of his work in cybersecurity, Denley has several passions including photography where he has started 3 of his own businesses, surfing, and Muay Thai- a form of martial arts.

Information Security Auditor | ISC2, CISSP, HITRUST, CCSFP, MCDBA

Michael Williams is an Information Security Auditor at KirkpatrickPrice who possess fifteen years of auditing experience, five of which focused on HITRUST, HIPAA, FedRAMP, and FISMA. Michael is excited to diversify his knowledge in cybersecurity and looks forward to performing SOC and ISO audits.

Apart from cybersecurity, Michael has found a love for hiking, nature photography, amateur astronomy and bow hunting.

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Fun Fact

Michael once wrestled a 180 pound alligator.

Information Security Auditor | CISSP, SSCP

Jim Ryan is an Information Security Auditor at KirkpatrickPrice. Jim has twenty-seven years of experience in designing and implementing information security programs including security control selection and implementation, risk assessments, cyber security technology implementations, writing policies and procedures, and improving security postures.

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Fun Fact

Jim is a trekkie.

Information Security Auditor | CISSP, CISA, QSA, PMP

John Burkhart has over twenty-five years of experience in audit and IT management and holds CISA and PMP certifications. His diverse background includes serving as an IT Director for a genomics company, an IT Program Manager for a major hospital system, and a Manufacturing IT Consultant for IBM. John specializes in helping clients safeguard their information assets and ensure the effectiveness of their IT systems.

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Fun Fact

John is an avid woodworker and furniture builder outside of his professional work. He builds custom tables and chairs, as well as handcrafted cedar and maple canoes.