Mark Larson started working in the technology industry in 1998 where he worked in a number of different roles prior to transitioning to the public accounting world in 2004 with Ernst & Young (EY). During his 6 years at EY, Mark provided both assurance and advisory services that spanned multiple industries for both public and private companies. After leaving EY, Mark filled leadership roles within Internal Audit, Technology, and Security functions for several companies. Mark specializes in SOC examinations and enjoys helping clients establish, formalize, and report on effective control environments while strengthening their security risk profile.
Throughout my career, I’ve listened to and participated in the debate or discussion surrounding security vs compliance. Most often it seems that those involved in the discussion feel as though they need to take one side or the other. That co-mingling the two is more of a necessary evil versus an activity that provides value […]
