Meet the Auditors

Audits are hard. Stephen makes sure it’s worth it.

Stephen Escher

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.

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Meet the Auditors

Audits are hard. Chris makes sure it’s worth it.

Chris Ciero

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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Meet the Auditors

Audits are hard. Christopher makes sure it’s worth it.

Christopher Magill

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.

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Meet the Pen Testers

Threats never stop. You don’t have to face them alone.

Mark Dube

Penetration Tester | CRTO, PNP, PWPP

Mark Dube is an experienced penetration tester, bringing nearly four years of focused expertise in red teaming, network penetration testing, and social engineering. His technical skills are complimented by a foundation of over four years as an IT Administrator, allowing him to provide practical and effective security solutions. Certified with both the Certified Red Team Operator (CRTO) and Practical Network Penetration Tester (PNPT), Mark is proficient at not only identifying critical vulnerabilities but also at helping organizations understand the broader implications for their security management.

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Meet the Auditors

Audits are hard. Mac makes sure it’s worth it.

Mac Kern

Senior Information Security Auditor | CISA, CISSP, HITRUST CSF

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.

 

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