Denis Burns
Overseeing security, privacy, and compliance operations for Florida State University College of Medicine and the Florida Medical Practice Plan. Supporting over 2,000 Workforce Members across main and regional campuses, clinical locations, and learning sites statewide.
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Denis Burns — Chief Information Security & Privacy Officer @ FSU College of Medicine.
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About & Philosophy
Open and honest communication is the cornerstone of my methodology with both patrons and technical teams. I specialize in defining, organizing, and executing complex projects that sit at the intersection of technology, compliance, and clinical operations.
Troubleshooting unique organizational problems is my specialty. I focus on designing creative, human-centered security solutions rather than imposing rigid barriers. As an active teacher and lifelong student, I regularly present on new technologies and security paradigms to build a stronger culture of privacy awareness.
Core Competencies
Governance & Compliance
- HIPAA Security & Privacy Oversight
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Security Policy Development
- Compliance Training & Education
IT & Security Leadership
- Multi-Site Infrastructure Support
- Team Leadership & Mentorship
- Incident Response Strategy
- Vendor & Contract Evaluation
Technical Architecture
- Systems Troubleshooting
- Network & Storage Deployment
- Clinical Systems Integration
- Process Automation & Optimization
Leadership & Commitments
Active contributor to national higher-education healthcare security networks, regional threat-sharing groups, and professional compliance bodies.
AAMC - GIR
Group on Information Resources — Steering committee member and multi-year conference planning committee contributor driving North American medical school IT/security policy.
ISACA
Certified member and cerificaiton holder active in IT governance frameworks, risk mitigation strategies, and privacy standards.
InfraGard
Chapter president in threat intelligence sharing and healthcare critical infrastructure protection.
Education & Certifications
Education
- Master of Science (MS) Florida State University
- Bachelor of Science (BS) Florida State University
- Associate of Arts (AA) Tallahassee Community College
Certifications
- CDPSE® Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer
- Zero Trust Certified CyberHero via Threatlocker
- CHP Certified HIPAA Professional
- CSCS Certified Security Compliance Specialist
- CCSA Certified Cyber Security Architect
Contact
Feel free to reach out directly regarding inquiries, speaking engagements, or collaborations.