Meet the Auditors

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

Rodney Newton

Information Security Auditor | CISSP, CISA, 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.

 

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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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Fun Fact

Chris grew up in Melbourne, Florida, where he learned to surf— a passion he still carries into adulthood as he’s always chasing his next wave.

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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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Meet the Auditors

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

Denley Wong

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.

 

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