Kurt Manske

Cybersecurity Leader

Partner, Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC

Focus Areas

Cyber Board Reporting
Cyber Risk Management
Cybersecurity Leadership
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)
Cybersecurity Services
HIPAA/HITRUST
Internal Controls
IT Risk Assessments
SOC Reporting Services
Privacy

Industries

Community Involvement

Centurions, Kansas City Chamber of Commerce
Board Member, Children's Mercy Hospital — Kansas City

Education

B.S. in Accounting, Baker University
B.S. in Economics, Baker University

Professional Involvement

International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2)

Community Involvement

Centurions, Kansas City Chamber of Commerce
Board Member, Children's Mercy Hospital — Kansas City

Education

B.S. in Accounting, Baker University
B.S. in Economics, Baker University

Professional Involvement

International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2)

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