SMPH Chief Information Security Officer
School of Medicine and Public Health | Department of Informatics and Information Technology
Hometown: Janesville, WI
Amy Diestler is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, where she serves as the primary architect for the cybersecurity strategic vision. With a career defined by her ability to bridge technical requirements with business objectives, Amy specializes in developing comprehensive roadmaps that integrate NIST frameworks, IT policy, and risk management into the organizational fabric. Having held previous roles at TDS Telecommunications and Baker Tilly, she brings a sophisticated, multi-industry perspective to long-term security planning and governance. Amy is a CISA and GSLC-certified professional who holds an MBA from UW-Whitewater.
Talks:
Imposter Syndrome
70% – 84% of people experience Imposter Syndrome. You will discover individual and team strategies for overcoming Imposter Syndrome, as well as how to support someone experiencing Imposter Syndrome. This is an interactive presentation that will allow you to practice these strategies as you learn about them.
Cybersecurity GRC
Cybersecurity Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) is often the overlooked and misunderstood subset of cybersecurity. GRC helps organizations meet compliance, manage risk, and provide governance. It is not a singular solution, but rather an overall strategy. It allows an organization to be more aware, aligned, and agile.