Meet the InfoSec Team

Kevin L. McLaughlin began his career as a Special Agent for the Department of Army. He was responsible for investigating felony crimes around the globe. He has had many careers over the years, including being a Police Officer in Kissimmee Florida, an Investigator for Mastercard/Visa, a Middle School teacher, a Director at Kennedy Space Center (where he worked with Fred Hayes, James Lovell, Armstrong, Sheppard, etc.), the President of his own company, and an IT Manager and Senior Information Security manager with the Procter & Gamble (P&G) company. Kevin has also been an adjunct since 1992. While at P&G Kevin created one of P&G’s augmentation outsourcing teams in India. Kevin designed and implemented this India team and it won a global Gold Service award from Atos-Origin and has acted as a model for countless corporate relationships since. Kevin joined the University of Cincinnati in April of 2006 with the responsibility to create an Information Security program and build a team of Information Security professionals. He is responsible for all aspects of Information Security Management, including but not limited to Strategic planning and the Architecture and Design of Information Security solutions.

• Education - MS in Computer Science Education, BS in Management of Information Systems
• Professional Certifications - CISM, CISSP, PMP, ITIL Master Certified, GIAC Security Leadership Certificate (GSLC), CRISC

Bo transitioned to the UC Office of Information Security (OIS) from the UC Office of Internal Audit (IA). While a member of UC’s IA department Bo created the first UC Information Technology (IT) audit function, established a strategic IT audit mission at the university, developed a five year IT audit plan, and led a number of IT and security audits. Prior to joining UC, Bo enjoyed a career with a Big 4 public accounting firm providing IT audit, security and other consulting services to Fortune 500 companies. He led engagements that varied from audits of internal controls over financial reporting, segregation of duties, pre- and post-system implementation reviews, disaster readiness/recovery assessments, as well as the creation of a compliance department for a major domestic automobile manufacture.

Bo brings a wide range of experience to the UC OIS department and is responsible for day-to-day team management, cyber forensic and investigation work and is actively involved with the university’s information security initiatives and special projects.

• Education – MS in Information Systems, BS in Information Systems
• Professional Certifications – Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

Kim Logan graduated from Wright State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. She worked as a substitute teacher in the Centerville, Ohio school district before finding full-time employment with EDS. She began her career at EDS supporting the GMAC branches and their System 38 and AS/400 midrange computers. When the GMAC branches began decommissioning the midrange computers, Kim was fortunate to be transferred to the Security team where her career really began. Kim worked as a mainframe security administrator for 5 years with EDS and was the team lead for 3 years. She moved to Cincinnati in 1999 when she married her husband, and joined the UC security team. As a member of the UC Office of Information Security, Kim is responsible for risk management and Access Control.

• Education - B.S. Elementary Education
• Professional Certifications - Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Mac McCullough is an Information Security Architect working in UC SAP security. Mac, or Larry (he says it is your choice) comes with a varied background having served as a Missile Systems Analyst and Jet Engine Systems technician in the US Air Force. He was responsible for the maintenance, readiness and operations of the minuteman nuclear missiles. He has had many careers over the years, including a Customer Service Engineer at Microdata, Studio Engineer at Time Warner, and a Jet Engine Testing Engineer at General Electric and the President of his own consulting company. Mac has Basis and SAP Security experience in the SAP environment while working at Procter & Gamble and many other SAP projects with fortune 500 Global corporations in the US and Europe . Mac also conducted SAP Security Training for SAP America and conducted Security workshops and presentations in North America. Mac joined the University of Cincinnati in February of 2010 with the responsibility of providing SAP Security Administration and Project Support. Mac is happily married, plays bass guitar, piano and has three wonderful grown children, one grandchild and a Russian blue cat.

• Education - MS in Communication Systems, BE in Technical Education
• Professional Certifications - Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) and Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), InfraGard Information Security Awareness

Greg Seipelt is an Information Security Officer as well as the Digital Forensic Investigator for the Office of Information Security here at UC. He is a member in good standing with the HTCIA (High Technology Crime Investigation Association), InfraGard (FBI partnership with private sector), DFWG (Digital Forensics Working Group) and ISACA (Information Systems Audit and Control Association) Cincinnati Chapters. Greg has earned his CISSP (Certified Information System Security Professional) and currently holds the position of Information Assurance Officer/Information System Security Manager (ISSM) in the US Navy Reserves. Greg is also continuing his education and currently completing his Bachelors in Information Technologies. His career goals focus primarily on the advancement of the Information Security Field and of Digital Forensics techniques in higher education

• Professional Certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Emily is an Information Security Officer with OIS. She has worked for the department for over 3 years and has had various areas of responsiblity during her tenure in the department. She is an active member of HTCIA, ISSA, and OWASP.

Matt Williams transitioned to the Office of Information Security (OIS) as an Information Security Officer after previously spending 4 years working with the Office of Asset Management as a Financial Analyst II and 10 years prior to that with Printing & Duplicating Services in a variety of positions ranging from student worker to eventually Director. While working with the Office of Asset Management he worked closely with OIS as he was the primary individual responsible for managing the collection and secure recycling of all surplus items from the university including computer equipment and other electronics containing sensitive information.

Matt has an Associate Degree in Information Technology from the former UC College of Applied Science and is also continuing his education by currently working towards his Bachelors in Information Technology. His career goals focus primarily on advancement in the Information Security Field in the higher education setting and include obtaining his CISSP and CISM certifications.

• Education - AS in Information Technology

Shadi Dibbini is currently in his final year at the University of Cincinnati, majoring in Information Technology. Shadi’s primary focus is network administration/engineering as well as obtaining a minor in database administration. Shadi is currently a part-time worker at the Office of Information Security, in which his primary responsibilities include network vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, computer forensics, incident response and various computer hacking and security research. Shadi also has a passion for Cyber/Information Security and plans on being a part of the computer forensics and investigative community. Shadi also plans on obtaining his CISSP, CISSM, GCFA and CEH, OSSP/OSSE certifications post graduation.

• Certification - InfraGard Information Security Awareness
• President – UC HTCIA (High Technology Crime Investigation Assosiation)
• Active member of InfraGard and Digital Forensics WorkGroup (DFWG) (FBI Affiliated)
• Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) Member

Chris Carroll is in his third year as a student enrolled at the University of Cincinnati with a major in Criminal Justice. His goal is to work as an Agent for the Government or Military Police Officer in the United States Army. He is our student worker at UC Office of Information of Security who is working on Hailstorm, RIAA copyright violations, and research in computer related topics.