Carlos Mena Email Address

Director Information Security

Brocade is a Computer Networking company which provides bluetooth solutions, cable modems, knowledge-based processors, satellite & IPTV STBs and more.

An energetic leader of high-performance IT teams, Carlos earns the respect and trust of senior management, end users, clients and suppliers, as the result of a passionate commitment to customer focus, financial discipline, organizational maturity/business process improvement and operational excellence. Carlos is recognized as an IT/Information Security leader with extensive practical experience in global program implementations for companies in the high-tech, consumer products, banking, media, BPO and insurance industries. Functioning as an enterprise security risk management subject matter expert, he blends technology, people and process to deliver the best possible return on investment. Some of his key strengths are:-Implementing and managing security mgmt., governance, compliance, operations, BCP/DRP and privacy programs.-Designing architectures for defense-in-depth security to protect facilities, networks, platforms, applications and data.-Performing internal and third-party risk assessments.-Implementing repeatable controls frameworks based on regulations & industry stds., e.g., Safe Harbor, ITIL, ISO2700x, PCI-DSS, etc.-Implementing Security Operations Centers (either internal or via a MSSP).-Managing projects and providing consulting services. -Developing, coaching and inspiring high performance cross-functional teams to efficiently execute the mission.-Developing and nurturing key, strategic relationships with Legal, Audit, ERM, etc.-Implementing enterprise processes to measure program effectiveness.