FinTech Magazine - June 2021 | Page 33

HOOPP

“ You don ' t typically hear about security programs being innovative ( because that implies a level of risk-taking ), but in order to make a successful digital transformation you have to be comfortable trying new technologies ” JENNIFER WILLIAMS SENIOR DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION SECURITY , HOOPP

being innovative ( because that implies a level of risk-taking ), but in order to make a successful digital transformation you have to be comfortable trying new technologies , weighing the options with your team , and building a strong program with the right skill set .” The primary challenge , she notes , was how to monitor that security compliance standards were being met while operating remotely . Partnering with cybersecurity solutions provider Check Point helped resolve this by adding layers of governance to HOOPP ’ s Azure and AWS cloud environments . The partnership also created automation opportunities , which Williams notes could be used for detecting instances of non-compliance quickly and accurately . HOOPP would then be able to note any

EXECUTIVE BIO

JENNIFER WILLIAMS
TITLE : SENIOR DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION SECURITY
COMPANY : HOOPP
Jennifer Williams is the Senior
Director of Information Security at the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan . Jennifer brings close to 20 years of experience in information security for private and public sectors . She has held various roles , leveraging her knowledge in privacy , risk management , compliance and information security . Previous to HOOPP , Jennifer led the Information Security Program for a large healthcare system . Jennifer is a leader in the equity , diversity and inclusion space and an advocate for women entering and growing within the field of cyber security . Jennifer ’ s passion is to help organisations and people understand how best to protect their information and systems .